Events
Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2026
Parade begins at 1:00 p.m.
and travels south on M-123 to the Community Center.
Independence Day Fireworks!
July 4, 2026
Come join us in celebrating our great Nation’s birthday!
The fireworks display is held at the Community Center and begins at dusk
Tahqua Trail Run – Upper Falls
August 8, 2026
This popular 25K race follows the North Country Trail along the Tahquamenon River, beginning near the Rivermouth and ending at the Upper Falls. A 10K race will also take place, starting at the Lower Falls and ending at the Upper Falls. These races are sponsored by Great Lakes Endurance.
Register online at:
https://greatlakesendurance.com/michigan-races/tahqua-trail-run.html
Wild Blueberry Festival
August 14-16, 2026
Each year during the third weekend in August, friends and families of Paradise, Michigan celebrate a part of the local heritage, wild blueberries. An arts and craft fair, strolling entertainment, stage entertainment, and an abundance of wild blueberry delicacies are just part of the festivities.
For more information, visit:
Tahquamenon Wilderness Canoe Race
September 19, 2026
This 17 mile, two-person professional canoe race challenges the paddlers to brave the waters of the Tahquamenon River from the Lower Falls to Lake Superior. A shorter one-person race and fun run for amateur paddlers are also offered.
This event is sponsored by the Paradise Area Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Canoe Racing Association
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