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    Schedule of Events
Monday, July 27
 Approximately 1:00 p.m. — Ship Arrivals
Welcome the USCGC Mackinaw, USCGC Sequoia and the crew of
the decommissioned USCGC Sundew. Escanaba Park. Free.
 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Escanaba Park. Free.
 6:30 p.m. — Abbamania and Night Fever with a Special Tribute to
Cher
Music of ABBA, the Bee Gees and Cher. Waterfront Stadium. Admission $15
Tuesday, July 28
 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Kids Day
Games, entertainment, bounce houses, a red-carpet photo area and
hands-on activities. Mulligan’s Hollow. Free.
 1:00–3:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Escanaba Park. Free.
 6:00–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
$30 unlimited-ride wristbands. Individual ride tickets are also
available. Harbourfront, Covenant Life and Chinook Pier parking lots.
 6:30 p.m. — The Trifecta of Classic Rock
Tributes to Steve Miller, John Cougar and Creedence Clearwater
Revival. Waterfront Stadium. Admission: $15.
 8:30–10:30 p.m. — Street Dance with Brena
Washington Avenue between Third and Fourth streets. Free.
Wednesday, July 29
 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Senior Day
Mulligan’s Hollow. Free.
o 8:00 a.m. — Pickleball tournament for players 50 and older
o 10:00 a.m. — Health and Wellness Expo
o 10:45 a.m. — Fitness demonstrations
o 11:30 a.m. — Announcements
o Noon — Boxed lunch
o 12:45 p.m. — Bingo, prizes and music by Silverado
o 2:00 p.m. — Senior Day concludes
 10:00 a.m. — Coast Guard Festival Volleyball Tournament
Coast Guard personnel only; spectators are welcome. Grand Haven
State Park.
 10:00 a.m.–Noon, 1:00–3:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Escanaba Park. Free.
 2:00–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
$30 unlimited-ride wristbands. Individual tickets are also available.
 5:00 p.m. — Coast Guard Retirees Dinner
The Eagles, Columbus Avenue and Second Street. Free for Coast
Guard retirees; reservations and advance registration are required.
 6:30 p.m. — Forever Seger: The Silver Bullet Experience
Opening act: Two Dudes in Flip Flops. Waterfront Stadium. Admission $15
Thursday, July 30
 8:30 a.m. — Coast Guard Festival Golf Tournament
Pigeon Creek Golf Course. Registration information is available at
coastguardfest.org.
 10:00–11:00 a.m. — Coast Guard Recruiting Presentation
For prospective applicants ages 17–41. Sector Field Office, 650
South Harbor Drive.
 10:00 a.m.–Noon, 1:00–3:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Escanaba Park. Free.
 Noon–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
Wristbands are $30 from noon–6:00 p.m. and $35 from 6:00–11:00
p.m. Individual tickets are also available.
 5:30 p.m. — Honorees Dinner
By invitation only.
 6:30 p.m. — Crazy Train: America’s Ozzy Experience
Opening act: Eliza. Waterfront Stadium. Admission: $20.
Friday, July 31
 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. — Coast Guard Festival Craft Fair
Handmade crafts, jewelry, artwork and other merchandise in Central
Park.
 10:00 a.m.–Noon and 1:00–3:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
Tours of the USCGC Sequoia and decommissioned USCGC Sundew.
The USCGC Mackinaw is closed all day for a special event.
Escanaba Park. Free.
 Noon–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
Wristbands are $30 from noon–6:00 p.m. and $35 from 6:00–11:00
p.m. Individual tickets are also available.
 2:30 p.m. — Commanding Officers Reception
Hosted by the USCGC Mackinaw. By invitation only.
 3:45 p.m. — Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard Silent Drill
Team
Prelude to the National Coast Guard Memorial Service at Escanaba
Park.
 4:00 p.m. — National Coast Guard Memorial Service
Escanaba Park.
 5:00 p.m. — Coast Guard Enlisted Dinner
For enlisted and active-duty Coast Guard personnel only. American
Legion Post 28.
 6:30 p.m. — Legends of New Country: Wallen & Wilson
Tribute to Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson. Waterfront Stadium.
Admission: $25.
 After dark — Drone Show
Sponsored by Meijer.
Saturday, August 1
 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. — Coast Guard Festival Craft Fair
Central Park.
 10:00 a.m.–Noon, 1:00–3:00 and 6:00–8:00 p.m. — Ship Tours
USCGC Mackinaw and USCGC Sequoia. Escanaba Park. Free.
 11:45 a.m. — Meijer Grand Parade
More than 100 entries through downtown Grand Haven.
 Noon–11:00 p.m. — Downtown Carnival
$25 wristbands from noon–4:00 p.m. After 4:00, rides require
individual tickets.
 7:30 p.m. — Elton & Billy: The Tribute
Music of Elton John and Billy Joel. Waterfront Stadium. Admission:
$30.
 After dark — Fireworks Extravaganza
Viewable from the waterfront.
ï‚· Concert tickets are available at coastguardfest.org or through the
festival app. Stadium gates open at 5:30 p.m. for the evening concerts
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