PRESS RELEASE: 7th Street Closure

Fall yard waste drop off kicks off Saturday, October 24, 2026 and will be available every Saturday only until November 28, 2026. The drop off site is located on Harbor Island in the boat launch overflow lot at the north end of the island. These services are only for residents of the City of Grand Haven who are Republic Services Customers. No staff will be present to assist in your drop-off. However, the site is under video surveillance. Any dumping other than qualifying yard waste is strictly prohibited.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the boardwalk at Lighthouse Connector Park will undergo repairs beginning Thursday, September 17, 2026.The work is expected to be completed during the week of October 12, 2026.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the intersection of Fulton St. and N. Hopkins St. will be impacted by utility work beginning at 8:00am Monday, August 10, 2026.The work is expected to take approximately three (3) weeks, weather permitting.

7th Street Reconstruction Public Engagement Meeting at Central Park Place on July 15, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that 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 theparade and fireworks, after 12:01 A.M. on Friday, July 31, 2026. Materials placed before12:01 A.M. will be removed by City crews.

The placement of spot marking materials PRIOR to 12:01 A.M. on Friday, July 31, 2026 is strictly prohibited.

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 thefireworks, after 12:01 A.M. on Friday, July 3, 2026. Materials placed before 12:01 A.M. willbe removed by City crews.

The placement of spot marking materials PRIOR to 12:01 A.M. on Friday, July 3,2026 is strictly prohibited.

There’s something special about exploring your own downtown with fresh eyes. 

This spring, we’re inviting you to rediscover the places you love—and uncover a few new favorites—during our Small Business Passport event, happening April 20–25, 2026. With 75 participating businesses across Downtown, Centertown, and the Waterfront, it’s the perfect opportunity to step inside shops you’ve always meant to visit, meet the people behind the counters, and experience the energy that makes our business community so unique.