Yankee Doodle Days
We are already looking forward to the 35th Annual Yankee Doodles Days in June 2018!
The Grand Ledge Chamber was pleased to present this year's 34th Annual Yankee Doodle Days. This family-friendly community event took place at its new location at Jaycee Park, 525 E. River Street.
Proceeds from all Chamber events are allocated to promoting the Grand Ledge community and its members.
34th Annual Yankee Doodle Days
This family-friendly community event will take place at its new location at Jaycee Park, 525 E. River Street.
The 2017 Yankee Doodle Days Parade Grand Marshal is Libby Brandon.
Libby Brandon and her husband Dean and their three daughters (Katy, Missy, and Jenny) moved to Grand Ledge in 1962 and have loved it here ever since... especially because of the wonderful people who live here!
Libby worked for the Grand Ledge Independent for 30 years, served on the City Planning Commission for 10 years, and served on the City Council for 15 years.
With the help of the Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce in 1980, Libby, Shirley Bouck, and Jerry Thompson put together a show on the island to celebrate the Fourth of July. Libby named it "Mudge's Follies" after an old building that used to be on the island.
When the Chamber expanded the festivities to include a parade, beer tent with entertainment, and fireworks, Libby renamed it "Yankee Doodle Days."
Libby is grateful to the Chamber for continuing the weekend as we celebrate what we cherish most - our freedom!
Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 AM
Downtown on Bridge Street
The parade will be held on Saturday, June 17 and will start at 11:00 AM at the Sawdon Administration Building. The parade route will proceed to S. Bridge St. across the bridge to N. Bridge St. and end at the Fire Station.
There are many locations throughout the parade route to get a great view of the parade entries.
Parade participation is FREE to all organizations and groups EXCEPT those participants running for or currently holding an Elected Office position, which have a minimum fee of $50 payable at the time of registration.
Organizations/groups must register in advance, and registration forms will be reviewed and approved. The Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to deny any registration form. All applicants, sponsors, and participants are subject to approval by the GLACC Board of Directors.
The Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce coordinates this parade on behalf of the Grand Ledge community and area businesses. We are committed to providing a safe and exciting event, and require parade participants to comply with our policies.
| Line Up# | Organization/Group |
| 1 | Sundance / Grand Marshal Libby Brandon |
| 2 | Apothecary |
| 3 | Walmart |
| 4 | Classic Car - Barcy |
| 5 | Capital Area Radio Drone Squadron/US Army |
| 6 | Capital Cheer Legends |
| 7 | Committee to Elect Brett Roberts |
| 8 | Cub Scouts Pack 635 |
| 9 | Classic Car - Zischke |
| 10 | Cub Scouts Pack 675 |
| 11 | Eaton County Treasurer Robert Robinson |
| 12 | Flour Child Bakery |
| 13 | MacDonald Broadcasting - 101.7 Mike FM |
| 14 | Grand Ledge Area Historical Society |
| 15 | Classic Tractor - Baxter |
| 16 | Grand Ledge Elite Youth Cheer |
| 17 | MacDowell's Fireplace |
| 18 | Grand Ledge Pompon Teams |
| 19 | McDonald's |
| 20 | Senator Rick Jones |
| 21 | Oktoberfest 2017 |
| 22 | PJ's Towing |
| 23 | MacDonald Broadcasting - Power 96.5 |
| 24 | Scott M. Burgess Civilian Air Patrol |
| 25 | State Representative Tom Barrett |
| 26 | Unicyclist - Wood |
| 27 | WLNS TV-6 |
| 28 | Woods Arbor Solutions |
| Last | Grand Ledge Fire Department |
Jaycee Park, 525 E. River Street
Thursday, June 15
- Food served by the Grand Ledge Masons; 5:00 PM - Close; Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and pop; Free coffee throughout the evening; Monies collected support their scholarship programs and other community programs
- Entertainment: 6:30 - 11:00 PM
- FREE Admittance - Open to the Public!
- Come experience songs and stories and hear music and musical instruments from the Caribbean, Western Africa, North America, Australia, Brazil, and more. Don't miss this chance to hear didgeridoo and a berimbau too!
Abbey Hoffman
The Lansing Unionized Vaudeville Spectacle
Friday, June 16
- Food served by the Grand Ledge Masons; 5:00 PM - Close; Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and pop; Free coffee throughout the evening; Monies collected support their scholarship programs and other community programs
- Entertainment: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- $5 Admittance and MUST BE 21 with VALID ID to enter the tent
Saturday, June 17
- Food served by the Grand Ledge Masons; 10:00 AM - Close; Pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and pop; Free coffee throughout the evening; Monies collected support their scholarship programs and other community programs
- Entertainment: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- $5 Admittance and MUST BE 21 with VALID ID to enter the tent
Brian Lorente and Usual Suspects
Saturday, June 17 at Dusk (About 10:00 PM)
The fireworks will be set off on Island Park at dusk, and they will be visible from anywhere in downtown Grand Ledge.
Bridge Street will be shut down so people can watch the fireworks from the bridge.
The Chamber will be monitoring the weather forecast closely throughout the day and will update the community here and on our Facebook page
Sponsors
The Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce is seeking sponsors for this year's 2017 Yankee Doodle Days celebration. This is a great opportunity for your local business to give back to our community that has given you so much!
Sponsor Benefits:
- Recognition in the Yankee Doodle Days tent
- Recognition on the Chamber's website and Facebook page
- Sponsor thank you and recognition announcements throughout the event, including during the parade on Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 AM
Sponsorships start at $250.