Winning t-shirt design by Schoolcraft 6th grader, Jacob Couk.
Tradition means a lot to the Schoolcraft 4th of July Committee. The past 6 years have been rough. Two years of Covid, a year of Grand St. with major construction, and last year being told that there were not enough police officers to work the parade. Despite all the setbacks, this Committee fights for the tradition to continue.
It was suggested that an alternative parade route be used this year. The highway would not have to be shut, and fewer officers would be needed. The Committee stood firm and said the parade must go down Grand St. The job of finding additional officers began early this year and many Kalamazoo County Police departments worked together to help reach the goal.
Donations have been down. Due to the economy and questions about finding enough officers, donors have been hesitant. Every dollar donated will go towards fireworks. The size of the firework show will be determined in mid-June.
The Schoolcraft 4th of July Committee raises funds all year long. This year there were hopes of making the 250th anniversary of our USA a bigger and better celebration. The Traditional Parade and Fireworks are scheduled as planned.
The 4th of July is packed with many familiar events.
7:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, Schoolcraft High School
8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 4th of July Car Show, Burch Park
8 a.m. 5 Mile Firecracker Run, Schoolcraft High School
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Craft and Vendor Sales, E. Clay
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food Trucks, E. Clay
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Ice Cream Social w/ Live Music, Schoolcraft United Methodist Church
11a.m. PARADE, E. Eliza to Grand to Clay St
Noon-4 p.m. BBQ Chicken/Ribs/Band/Kids games/Bounce House, American Legion
12:30-3 p.m. Underground Railroad Tours, 503 E. Cass
12:30-3 p.m. Obstacle Course and Water Fun with South County Fire, Soccer Field on E. Clay
July 5th
3-10 p.m. Chalk drawings on display, Schoolcraft High School
6-10 p.m. Food Trucks, Schoolcraft High School and Clay St.
8-10 p.m. 50/50 Raffle 4th of July Committee, Schoolcraft High School
10 p.m. FIREWORKS, East of Schoolcraft Football Field
July 8th
6 p.m. America 250 Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Burch Park
Times are subject to change.
For parade signups, vendor registration, list of sponsors, donations, T-shirt sales and all updated info, go to Schoolcraft4thofJuly.org.
