Join us for Kids Fit camp geared toward ages 6-12
Hey ZET Fit Fam kiddos and parents!!! Starting Tuesday June 10th our Kids Fit Camp will begin taking place at 10-11AM! Every Tues and Thurs, your kids will have a chance to get their workout in, learn about living a healthy life, & make new friends
3 week session
Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!
Schedule, events, performances, food have NOT been updated by St. Pats for 2025. Please check with them for detailed information.
Friday – June 20, 2025
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Chicken Dinner by Taste of Heaven
4:30 – 10:00 PM | Food Trucks-Smoke Ring BBQ, George’s Food, Kona Ice, Never Better Caffe
4:30 – 7:00 PM | Bounce Houses ($5.00 wristbands)
5:30 PM | MEGA Rock Raffle winners announced
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Irish Dancers performance
7:00-10:00 PM | We Three Strings
Saturday – June 21 , 2024
Baseball Tournament
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 3 on 3 Tournament (Alton Park & South end of West St adjacent to Alton Park)
10:00 AM – 11:00 PM Entertainment Tent open
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Kids Corner open-kids games
*Crafts (Sand art, Tie-Dye, Water balloon Toss, Duck Pond, Pop Toss, Hole in One and more
*bounce houses (($10.00 wristbands)
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Food trucks available (George’s Food Truck, Smoke Ring BBQ, Kona Ice, Never Better Caffe)
1:00 – 3:00 PM | Retirement Open House for Coach Al Schrauben (Summer Fest Entertainment Tent)
7:00 PM | 21+ only in the entertainment tens. $ 5.00 cover charge.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | DJ Jump Suit
9:00 – 11:00 PM Class of ’98
Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!
As MI Portland Downtown takes on Independence Celebration Fireworks through 2025, the event will take place at Bouge Flats the Friday Before July 4 at dusk.
2025 Friday June 27
New this year! We’re offering reserved parking for the fireworks show!!
It’s a great way to help support the cost of the event and guarantee yourself a spot! Make sure friends and family enjoy the show together by parking together. Businesses can reserve up to five spaces to offer to employees or clients, or use in a giveaway or promo!
No stress, no circling the grounds—just show up when you’re ready and know your spot is waiting for you!
—just $100 per vehicle space.
Spaces will be assigned on a first come, first paid basis. Drop off payment at City Hall with 'Fireworks VIP' in the memo / note along with the name you've reserved under.
Reservations CLOSE with last payments accepted Tuesday JUNE 17. - use this link to be a Fireworks VIP
We hope you'll join us Friday June 27, 2025,
tinacw@portland-michigan.org 517-647-5027 (leave message please)
3 games each day
July 26 - Blue Sox Bash @ Bogue Flats
Detroit vs Royal Oak Noon
Portland vs Royal Oak 3pm
Portland vs Detroit 5pm
August 23 - Red Mill Day
Portland vs Lansing
3 games each day
July 26 - Blue Sox Bash @ Bogue Flats
Detroit vs Royal Oak Noon
Portland vs Royal Oak 3pm
Portland vs Detroit 5pm
August 23 - Red Mill Day
Portland vs Lansing
Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!
The parade will be on July 4th, at 10:00am. We will be following the same route as we did last year.
Lineup will be on Riverside Drive starting at 9:00am.
As you arrive on Riverside Drive please pull up into line as we will not have assigned spots in the lineup this year.
Please remember that while there is no throwing of items, you are welcome to place them at people's feet or hand things out.
The VFW will be leading the parade with the scouts immediately following them.
Please fill out this form to sign up. Please email with any questions. I hope you're all having a great spring!
Thank you,
Erica Sheehan
​BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS
This is WHEN we do it! on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at City Hall Council Chambers 6:15 - 7:30pm.
Become a regular and see how even more gets done.
Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!
Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!
Sounds of Summer Concert Series BEGINS WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 at Two Rivers Park Bandshell. Stop downtown for a stroll ahead of time, shop, grab a bite & a beverage and come join us. Invite family and friends, bring your favorite blanket or lawn chair.
Big SHOUT Out to Neal Mathisen for coordinating ;)
Remember our sponsors, they're the reason we all get FREE stellar entertainment, all season long !!
3 games each day
July 26 - Blue Sox Bash @ Bogue Flats
Detroit vs Royal Oak Noon
Portland vs Royal Oak 3pm
Portland vs Detroit 5pm
August 23 - Red Mill Day
Portland vs Lansing
We're thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to join us for this fantastically reimagined event!
Link Here for Tickets and EARLY DEALS!
Brew's Gone Wild! What better way to spend a summer Saturday than surrounded by fellow beverage connoisseurs and enthusiasts? We’re focusing on hyper local, small batches, of everything artisanally brewed. This riverfront venue is brimming with fun and excitement on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, River Boardwalk & Trail, Splashpad and Park Pavilion all featuring:
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- An exceptional selection of brewed beverages; Beer, Wine, Cider, Seltzer, Cocktails, Mocktails, Coffee, Tea - over 50 to choose from
- Captivating music delivered by the talented NEON CROWS!
- A variety of culinary delights
- The opportunity to explore products offered by Makers Market vendors
- Lighthearted competition through games and contests along with fun-filled activities aimed at enhancing the venues atmosphere
Join us in what promises to be a memorable exploration into the world of fine brewing accompanied by unforgettable fun.
All tickets purchased 'at the gate' increase by $10
'Designated Driver' tickets are available for those interested non-alcoholic brews or simply attending the event with friends and family.
Suggestion: Leave those high heals at home - you wouldn't want to get stuck in the grates on the bridge! ;)
Must be 21 or older on August 10, 2024 (born 2003 or earlier). Due to the river venue, and alcohol present, no one with strollers, babies or children strapped to an adult will be allowed access. Dogs are only allowed if leashed and documentation as a service animal is presented.
All Proceeds earned by MI Portland Downtown are re-invested back into the Portland community: * hosting Independence Fireworks and HolidayFest, * Placemaking - Building Better Together, * providing resources and services for local small businesses and organizations
Purchase Tickets Here
Join BrewCrew VOLUNTEERS (with benefits) Here
​BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT / DISTRICT DESIGN & APPEARANCE
PROMOTING THE COMMUNITY / ANNUAL PROJECTS
This is WHEN we do it! on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at City Hall Council Chambers 6:15 - 7:30pm.
Become a regular and see how even more gets done.
3 games each day
July 26 - Blue Sox Bash @ Bogue Flats
Detroit vs Royal Oak Noon
Portland vs Royal Oak 3pm
Portland vs Detroit 5pm
August 23 - Red Mill Day
Portland vs Lansing