Calendar of Events
Mackinaw City has much to offer travelers and residents throughout the year. Local events combined with the natural beauty of the Great Lakes and a rich area history give Mackinaw City it's unique flavor. To view scheduled local events, choose the month you would like to view below.
Sunday May 18th 2008
19th Annual Zoo-De-Mackinac - Harbor Springs & Mackinaw City, Mi
The Zoo-De-Mackinac is a weekend of two huge parties, with two great bands, a lot of sunshine, one awesome island, a boat ride under the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, thrown in for good measure. This event attracts around 2,000 participants every year.
The Zoo-De-Mackinac is a weekend of two huge parties, with two great bands, a lot of sunshine, one awesome island, a boat ride under the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, thrown in for good measure. This event attracts around 2,000 participants every year.
Saturday May 24th-26th 2008
Colonial Michilimackinac Pageant
Mackinaw City, MI: Over 400 cast members will re-create events that took place between the French, British and Indian tribes, on June 2, 1763. This historically rich event will take place for the 45rd consecutive year. The Fort Michilimackinac Pageant is the longest running, free historical Memorial Day performance in the Nation. Visitors will meet famous Indian Chiefs: Minavavans and Matchekewis of the Ojibwa tribe and Wawatam who becomes a blood brother to Alexander Henry and later saves his life.
Saturday May 24th 2008
Memorial Day Parade
1:00 PM
Begins at Conkling Heritage Park and ends at Colonial Fort Michilimackinac. This is the largest Memorial Parade in the State of Michigan. Join Mackinaw City in celebrating the service of our nations' Veterans.
Saturday May 24th 2008
Annual Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race
GEAR UP for an Active Summer with the Mackinac Bridge Memorial Weekend Race. The only time of year that runners are allowed to run the Mackinac Bridge will be this year on May 24th. Advance registration for the race will begin starting January 1st, 2007. Must register in advance and be able to run a minimum of 12 minutes per mile pace to race in the event. Call 231-436-5664 to register.