SCHEDULE
RUNNING RACES
WE NEED YOU!
June 25:
Concert in the Park
& Ice Cream Social
7:00 pm
June 28: Kiddie Parade
10:00 am-Registration
11:00 am- Parade
June 29: OUR Credit Union Presents the Clawson Freedom Run
7:00 pm Free Fun Race
7:30 pm 5K Freedom Run
July 3, and 4:
Carnival
July 3: 11:00 am– 10:30 pm
July 4: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm**
** July 4th RIDES CLOSE AT 9:45 pm FOOD & GAMES
June 25:
Concert in the Park
& Ice Cream Social
7:00 pm
June 28: Kiddie Parade
10:00 am-Registration
11:00 am- Parade
June 29: OUR Credit Union Presents the Clawson Freedom Run
7:00 pm Free Fun Race
7:30 pm 5K Freedom Run
July 3, and 4:
Carnival
July 3: 11:00 am– 10:30 pm
July 4: 11:00 am – 10:30 pm**
** July 4th RIDES CLOSE AT 9:45 pm FOOD & GAMES CLOSE AT 10:30 pm **
July 3 & 4:
Arts & Crafts Fair
July 3: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
July 4: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
July 3 & 4:
Free Live Music
July 3: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
July 4: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
July 4:
OUR Presents the $1000 Firecracker Mile 9:00 am
Parade 9:00 am
Fireworks
10:00 pm
WE NEED YOU!
RUNNING RACES
WE NEED YOU!
The 4th of July activities are truly volunteer and community driven.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
Click below to sign up.
The 4th of July committee meets on the second Wednesday of September, November, January, February, March, April, and May. Then on the first and third Wednesdays in June. Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are held in City Hall (north en
The 4th of July activities are truly volunteer and community driven.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
Click below to sign up.
The 4th of July committee meets on the second Wednesday of September, November, January, February, March, April, and May. Then on the first and third Wednesdays in June. Meetings begin at 7:30pm and are held in City Hall (north end door).
All are Invited to attend and your help is welcomed with open arms!
PARADE
RUNNING RACES
RUNNING RACES
Are you a Business, Group, Club, Organization, Politician or anyone who would like to build a float, decorate a car, be a clown or just volunteer to be in a parade?
Anyone interested in keeping this tradition one of our favorite parts of Clawson's 4th of July celebrations, SIGN UP NOW!! Let's make this the BEST Parade yet!! Registration b
Are you a Business, Group, Club, Organization, Politician or anyone who would like to build a float, decorate a car, be a clown or just volunteer to be in a parade?
Anyone interested in keeping this tradition one of our favorite parts of Clawson's 4th of July celebrations, SIGN UP NOW!! Let's make this the BEST Parade yet!! Registration begins at 7am and the parade begins at 9am sharp!
The day of the parade we are ALWAYS in need of volunteers (registration workers, road guards, etc.)
If you are interested in helping out email us at:
RUNNING RACES
RUNNING RACES
RUNNING RACES
As part of the Clawson 4th of July Celebration, the Clawson 4th of July Committee is proud to host 3 races for the community.
This year OUR Credit Union is the presenting sponsor for the runs.
The Clawson Freedom Run 5k and 1 mile-fun run are held on the last Sunday evening in June.
The 5k starts at Clawson City Park, and winds through the n
As part of the Clawson 4th of July Celebration, the Clawson 4th of July Committee is proud to host 3 races for the community.
This year OUR Credit Union is the presenting sponsor for the runs.
The Clawson Freedom Run 5k and 1 mile-fun run are held on the last Sunday evening in June.
The 5k starts at Clawson City Park, and winds through the neighborhood before finishing back at the park.
The 1-mile fun run is free and has prizes for the top 3 boys and girls aged 12 and under. The race is run entirely on the woodchipped path inside the park.
On July 4th, OUR Credit Union presents the $1000 Firecracker Mile is run on the 4th of July and precedes the parade down 14 Mile Road.
$2000 in cash prizes are awarded to Firecracker mile racers every year.
Click on the button below to learn more and register.
The races are always in need of volunteers (registration workers, road guards and split timers).
If you are interested in helping out email us at:
ARTS & CRAFTS
ARTS & CRAFTS
ARTS & CRAFTS
The Clawson Fourth of July Committee will hold an Arts & Crafts Show in Clawson City Park (picnic area on West Elmwood) on THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 from 3 pm to 8 pm and FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025 from 10 am to 6 pm.
The Arts & Crafts Show is held along with Clawson’s Fourth of July Celebration. The day of the 4th includes a Firecracker Mile R
The Clawson Fourth of July Committee will hold an Arts & Crafts Show in Clawson City Park (picnic area on West Elmwood) on THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 from 3 pm to 8 pm and FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025 from 10 am to 6 pm.
The Arts & Crafts Show is held along with Clawson’s Fourth of July Celebration. The day of the 4th includes a Firecracker Mile Race, morning parade, carnival, concessions, and evening fireworks.
KIDDIE PARADE
ARTS & CRAFTS
ARTS & CRAFTS
June 28th:
Check in starts at 10. Judging begins at 10:30. Parade starts at 11.
We start at Clawson High School Back Parking lot off Broadacre & travel down Washington to Phillips Avenue to North Custer Avenue & end at Clawson City Park!
Refreshments for sale at the Park.
Categories include:
• BEST DECORATED BIKE/TRIKE - (AGES 0-4)
• BEST
June 28th:
Check in starts at 10. Judging begins at 10:30. Parade starts at 11.
We start at Clawson High School Back Parking lot off Broadacre & travel down Washington to Phillips Avenue to North Custer Avenue & end at Clawson City Park!
Refreshments for sale at the Park.
Categories include:
• BEST DECORATED BIKE/TRIKE - (AGES 0-4)
• BEST DECORATED BIKE - (AGES 5-8)
• BEST DECORATED BIKE - (AGES 9 AND UP)
• BEST FLOAT OR WAGON
PLEASE USE THE THEME:
STAR SPANGLED SALUTE
* You may participate in only one category
CARNIVAL
ARTS & CRAFTS
LIVE MUSIC
WADE SHOWS PRESENTS
July 3 11:00am - 10:30pm
July 4 11:00am - 10:30pm**
** RIDES CLOSE AT 9:45pm & GAMES AND FOOD CLOSE AT 10:30pm**
Firework Night
on the 4th
Please click on the link below for advance sales.
There is a $3 gate entrance fee (CASH ONLY PLEASE) that helps pay for the amazing Fireworks display.
LIVE MUSIC
ARTS & CRAFTS
LIVE MUSIC
July 3rd, 2025
3:00pm - Ryan Dillaha
4:15pm - Vernon David
5:30pm - Johnny Rhoades
6:45pm - The Easy Lovers
July 4th, 2025
3:00pm - Jacki Daniels
4:15pm - Barelyon
6:15 pm - Hot Dog Eating Contest
7:30pm - Pat Smillie Band
8:45pm - Motor City Josh & The Big 3
Where to park
There are places to park throughout the city. You can park for FREE at the following locations:
- Clawson High School
- Diversified Credit Union
- Gramer Funeral Home
You can also park along residential street areas that are not designated as no parking zones. It is important to remember parking spaces fill quickly, so plan accordingly.
Donations to the clawson 4th of july
Your support and contributions will help us to continue to fund the Clawson 4th of July Festival and are greatly appreciated.