5. Celebration on the Grand

The Buzz -- A community celebration in the truest sense, this event honors different features and attractions each year, including the Van Andel Institute and the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Regional acts and nationally-known bands provide toe-tapping live entertainment over the festival's three days. Other crowd-pleasers include film screenings and magnificent fireworks displays over the river. Refreshments are on hand to keep your spirits high, and there are games for kids as well.