GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WZZM)- The 25th Annual Great Lakes Kite Festival will hit the beaches of Grand Haven this weekend.

The festival features a kite ballet, live demonstrations, and an inflatable obstacle course.

Teams from around the country will be there flying their colorful kites.

There is even a spot for the public to fly kites.

The festival is organized by MACkite Boardsports. The fun starts Friday at 4 p.m. at Grand Haven State beach and is free to the public.

For more information, please visit the MACkite website.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WZZM) - Grand Haven's fireworks celebration could be in jeopardy this Fourth of July, unless the city comes up with thousands of dollars.

The group that sponsored the event for two decades has pulled out due to financial problems.

"You could not have a show, but you don't want to do that because that disappoints a lot of people," says Geri McCaleb, Mayor of Grand Haven.

City leaders are now asking for donations after learning that the Jaycees Club, which has sponsored the event for 20 years, has dropped out.

"I know their membership is down," says Mayor McCaleb.

In fact, the fireworks operator from last year, Mad Bombers out of Indiana, tells WZZM 13 they're still owed about $14,000 of the $24,000 for the show.

Every year $10,000 of city tax dollars go to the fireworks, but this year the city also needs $14,000 in donations.

Everyone WZZM 13 spoke to in the downtown area were supportive of the idea.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich.-- Make plans to visit the Tri-Cities Historical Museum Saturday, May 18 to take part in the Historic Home Tour.

This event is organized by the Friends of the Museum. All proceeds will go toward improving museum properties.