Festival Rules

Not Allowed Inside Waterfront Stadium:

• NO PERSONAL CHAIRS
• NO SMOKING OR VAPING
• NO OUTSIDE  BEVERAGES INTO EVENTS
• ALCOHOL PURCHASED AT EVENTS CAN NOT LEAVE THE EVENT AREA
• NO COOLERS
• NO WEAPONS OF ANY KIND
• NO ANIMALS (SEE ALLOWED*)
• NO PROFESSIONAL OR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY OF ANY KIND
• NO VIDEO OR REPRODUCTION OF THIS EVENT
• NO WAGONS

Allowed:

• OUTSIDE FOOD
• SERVICE DOGS ONLY (NO COMPANION OR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS.)

Blanket Policy:

The City of Grand Haven invites the public to place sheets, caution tape, golf tees and chairs on all public property to reserve space for the parade and fireworks, after 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 31,2026. Materials placed before 12:01 a.m. will be removed by City crews.

The placement of spot marking materials PRIOR to 12:01 a.m. on Friday July 31, 2026 is strictly prohibited. Please remember that no tents, sand bags, plastic tarps, duct tape, rocks, stakes or spray paint are allowed. Plastic tarps suffocate and kill the grass. Rocks and stakes present a tripping hazard. All plastic tarps, duct tape, rocks, or stakes placed in any public park or on public property at any time will be removed by the City of Grand Haven.
Please do not mark spots on sidewalks, boardwalks or parking lots for blanket
placement or chairs.

Seawall Mooring:

The seawall will be cleared of all boat traffic on August 1st, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. No mooring will be allowed along the seawall after that time. Boats may moor on the seawall after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026.

Ticket Sales Policy

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable as stated on your ticket.  The Coast Guard Festival reserves the right to cancel any concert or event due to extreme or dangerous weather, emergencies, natural disasters or any other unforeseen acts of god.