2024 Mackinaw Island Lilac Festival Parade - When, Where, Map of the Parade Route
Article: Mackinaw Island Lilac Festival Parade - When, Where, Map
Is the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade worth seeing?
You bet it is, as photographers and writers, Chris and I love this festival and the parade! It's so colorful, cheerful and smells lovely!
The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade in downtown Mackinac Island is a highlight of springtime in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As a top Michigan tourist destination, the festival offers a variety of family-friendly things to do, making it the perfect Michigan getaway. Experience the unique charm of the island while enjoying the beauty of lilacs in bloom.
Per an article about the festival on Midwest Living, local landscape designer Jack Barnwell plants hundreds of lilacs yearly. He states, "The town and Fort Mackinac are covered with a canopy of lilacs."
When is the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade?
The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade is Sunday, June 16, 2024. Lineup begins at 3:00 pm, parade starts at 4:00 pm.
What is the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade Route?
Expert Tip: The parade begins at Mission Point Resort and follows M-185 to Main Street and ends at Windermere Point. Get your spot early!
The Mackinac Lilac Festival parade is so colorful and fun!!
See our map below!
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade Route MAP
See our map for the parade route! Enjoy the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Parade all along the route above!
More Information, Schedule and Photos of the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival
Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a lovely springtime event in Michigan's upper peninsula! It is a ten-day celebration that heralds the start of summer with fragrant lilac blooms, vibrant parades, and ton of family-friendly events and activities. Many of them are FREE! Annually, Mackinac Island draws thousands of visitors with its stunning natural scenery and charming atmosphere, making the Lilac Festival a must-visit event.
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Author: Sherry Trautman
Author | Sherry Trautman is a seasoned business owner and a multifaceted content creator, deeply entrenched in the world of travel in Michigan. With her extensive background in writing, editing, photography, marketing, website design, web mastering, social media, and publishing, she is the driving force behind the acclaimed Michigan Travel site "Travel-mi.com." A lifelong Michigander...read more about Sherry Trautman
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