2025 Blanket Policy
Blanket Policy: The City of Grand Haven invites the public to place sheets, caution tape, golf tees and chairs on all public property to reserve space for the parade and fireworks, after 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025. Materials placed before 12:01 a.m. will be removed by City crews.
The placement of spot marking materials PRIOR to 12:01 a.m. on
Friday, August 1, 2025 is strictly prohibited.
Please remember that no tents, sand bags, plastic tarps, duct tape, rocks, stakes or spray paint are allowed. Plastic tarps suffocate and kill the grass. Rocks and stakes present a tripping hazard. All plastic tarps, duct tape, rocks, or stakes placed in any public park or on public property at any time will be removed by the City of Grand Haven.
Please do not mark spots on sidewalks, boardwalks or parking lots for blanket placement or chairs.
SEAWALL MOORING: The seawall will be cleared of all boat traffic on August 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. No mooring will be allowed along the seawall after that time. Boats may moor on the seawall after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy the 101st Celebration of the Coast Guard Festival.
