Something for Everyone on Both Sides of the Saginaw River
Afternoon BEFORE The Fireworks Just As Much Fun
July 3, 2010
By: Stephen Kent
The big Fireworks spectacular gets all the attention on Bay City's huge Fourth of July weekend. But it's not all fireworks. There's great entertainment, the carnival and rides, good food, and just a fine afternoon in the parks.
Get a flavor of the hours before the big shows with these photos.
Be sure to see our
accompanying fireworks article for pictures from the shows.
Bijou setup and sound check
Easy going on a great evening
The new seawall promenade
Enjoying the pre-show concert
Getting ready with light show glasses
Visiting US Navy training shop Grayfox
Find a viewing spot and relax
Pedestrian traffic over Veteran Memorial Bridge
Looking for a little better view
Everyone loves the fireworks show
Miss Bay County Casey Crabtree
Gotta have an Elephant Ear
Boats fill the river south of the Liberty Bridge
Rotarians Join the Bijou Orchestra Chorus
Pre-fireworks music presented by the Bijou Orchestra
Warming up the crowd with free T Shirts
Dancing the Macarena
The Saginaw River packed with boats
Young sailors from the Navy's Grayfox present the Colors