Frankfort Gears Up for 4th of July

For many of us, the 4^th of July is about fun, family – and in many cases, fireworks.

The traditions continue in Frankfort this weekend. The fireworks show is at the Lake Michigan beach Sunday at dusk, but there’s fun throughout the weekend. The carnival starts Friday and the true 4^th of July party runs all day Sunday.

Joanne Bartley is the Executive Director of the Frankfort-Elberta Chamber of Commerce. She says, “We have an art in the park craft fair, we have the carnival happening. We have a sand sculpture contest down at the beach. And of course the fireworks. 4714 people just absolutely love the fireworks in this town.”

Bartley says they foot the $15,000 bill for fireworks, and without a parade this year to help raise money, they’ll be taking up a collection; both with digital contributions via QR code or text, and in-person on Sunday night.