St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The St. Patrick's parade is hosted by the Michigan City Mainstreet Association. 

The St. Patrick's Parade is a fun event for all ages that brings bellow of bagpipes, and the laughter of children to the UAD. Each year dozens of businesses and organizations march in the parade, and MCMA hosts a pop-up beer garden at the Intersection of Franklin & 7th where adults can enjoy a libation while watching the parade.

 Before the parade, many businesses offer fun activities for children such a face painting, hair dying, etc. There is also a "polar plunge" into Lake Michigan hosted in the morning. 

 After the event, local restaurants and bars host a shuttle bus that allows adults to jump from bar to bar throughout the city to enjoy camaraderie.

Easter Egg Hunt

Presented annually in April by City Hall
City Hall will be hosting an annual Easter Egg Hunt in Fedder’s Alley in Washington Park for children ages 0-12 years. 

Parking is available in Washington Park on a first come, first served basis. Additional parking can be found at City Hall, the Court House and on the streets of downtown.

Thanks to the generosity of local businesses and supporters, this event is free and open to the public.

Patriotic Parade "Celebrating Our Hometown Heros"

The City's annual Patriotic Parade will be Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 11:00 am
The parade route runs along Franklin Street, heading south to Ames Field.  The parade will feature entries from local community groups and organizations as well as entertainment from around the region and across the country.

This event is free and open to the public.  Parking is available along the parade’s side streets, free of charge.

Fourth of July Spectacular Fireworks Show

Presented annually on July 4th by the City
The City of Michigan City’s Fourth of July Spectacular Fireworks Show begins at sundown on July 4th in Washington Park. The fireworks can be viewed from any of the City’s 1.9 miles of beachfront, in Washington Park or in the City’s Uptown Arts District.

Parking is available in Washington Park on a first come, first served basis. Additional parking can be found at City Hall, the Courthouse and on the streets of downtown.

This event is free and open to the public.

Michigan City AquaX Grand Prix

Presented by the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau and supported by the City
July 10 - 11
P1 AquaX personal watercraft are heading to Michigan City for the 1st annual Michigan City AquaX Grand Prix which is a REC Ride for all racers who are curious about the sport as well as experienced ones who have raced in the past on July 10th and 11th. Racing times: Sat 1:30-4:30pm; Sun 9:30am-12:30m & 1:30-3:30pm. Live entertainment, food and beverages will be available.

P1 AquaX will be back alongside a fleet of powerboats to race at the Great Lakes Grand Prix in the Michigan City AquaX Indiana Cool Shoot Out race on August 7th and 8th.

Great Lakes Grand Prix

Presented annually in August by the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau and
supported by the City
August 4 - 8
The City of Michigan City is proud to partner with the LaPorte County Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the Great Lakes Grand Prix as part of the Super Boat International Offshore Racing Series. The time trials and race along this five-mile course can be viewed from Michigan City’s beachfront in Washington Park.

Racers, team members and boat owners offer unique perspectives on what it’s like to ride on one of these mammoth watercrafts in the Dry Pits/Race Village. VIPs get even more one-on-one time with the competitors at the VIP parties, brunch and banquet. Spectators can get up close and personal with the mighty boats throughout the weekend while also enjoying live music and offerings from local food and merchant vendors. A boat parade down Franklin Street through the Taste of Michigan City is held in the evening on the Saturday of Grand Prix weekend.

Parking in Washington Park during this event is extremely limited. Additional parking can be found at City Hall, the Courthouse and on the streets of downtown. There is also free parking and shuttle service from Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa to Washington Park.

This event is free and open to the public.

Taste of Michigan City

Presented annually in August by the Michigan City Mainstreet Association and
supported by the City
August 6 & 7
The Taste of Michigan City is an annual event created and hosted by the Michigan City Mainstreet Association. It brings dozens of local restaurants to the Uptown Arts District giving people an opportunity to sample the many exciting varieties available in and around Michigan City. The event also brings in many musical acts and we host a beer garden that features several local breweries and wineries.

Snowflake Parade

Presented annually in December by the Michigan City Fire Department
The Snowflake Parade is hosted annually on the first Saturday in December by the Michigan City Fire Department on Franklin Street beginning at 10th Street and ending in front of the library.  Santa will be on site, collecting Christmas lists and spreading good cheer. Following the parade, hot coco and cookies are served along with a ceremonial the lighting of the Christmas tree.