Special Events
4TH OF JULY PARADE
The 4th of July Parade is organized by the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. It starts in Whitehall and runs along BR US-31 into Montague where it ends at the corner of Ferry and Spring Streets. For more information on the date and times of the parade call the Chamber of Commerce at 893-4585 or e-mail info@whitelake.org.
FIREWORKS
Fireworks will be held July 4th, at dusk, over White Lake. The fireworks will be launched into the sky from behind the Montague Boat Launch at the north end of White Lake. Fourth of July Fireworks are brought to the community through the White Lake Area Fireworks Committee.
CRUZ’IN CLASSIC CAR SHOW
The City of Montague’s Cruz’in Classic Car Show Parade is always held on the last Friday in July starting at 7:00 pm.
PUMPKINFEST
Always held on the 2nd Saturday in October, the famous Pumpkin Roll down Dowling Hill (also known as the Town Hill and the Franklin Hill) begins with registration at 9:30 am.
The event features over 700 pumpkin rolling contestants from age six months to age 95. Fun for the whole family with pumpkin pie baking contests, seed spitting contests, pumpkin painting and carving contests – and much more. For more information, contact the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-893-4585 or email info@whitelake.org.
CHRISTMAS PARADE
The 2023 White Lake Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, December 2nd at 2:00 p.m. This holiday event is organized by the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The parade starts in Whitehall and runs along BR US-31 into Montague where it ends at the corner of Ferry and Spring Streets. For more information, contact the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-893-4585 or email info@whitelake.org.
SANTA’S HOUSE
Santa House hours are posted on the City sign and the City of Montague Facebook page each year. For more information, contact the Montague Police Department at 231-893-0810.
Bring the kids down and take their picture while they sit on Old St. Nick’s lap! Kids that want to send a letter to Santa can drop it in the mailbox slot on Santa’s House, or mail it to:
Santa Clause
c/o Montague Police Department
8778 Ferry Street
Montague, MI 49437
