Lake Orion’s American Summer starts with the Lake Orion Lions Club Jubilee Thursday and ends on July 4. The event highlight, the Lake Orion Fireworks Association’s Duelling Fireworks show, is July 2.
Here are the dates and events:
JUNE 23-26 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
JUBILEE/CARNIVAL
It’s that time of year again. This year will be better than ever with the beer tent adding more food vendors and live entertainment all day. Big Wheel races and a pancake breakfast Saturday morning. Fireworks are Saturday night at 10. Get discounted carnival wristbands through noon on Thursday. Download the Lake Orion Lion’s Jubilee flyer.
JUNE 25 (SATURDAY) 8-12 p.m.
Margaritaville Night Cruise, Grand Princess Cruise Boat. This cruise is open to everyone. Music: 5 O’Clock Somewhere. Food: Donor to be announced, BYOB.
Bonus, Lions Club’s Fireworks on LO at 10 PM
Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point. Parking: Available nearby in the village, including at the Ehman Center (on the corner of Elizabeth and Lapeer Street). Price: $50 (no refunds). Eventbrite – MARGARITAVILLE NIGHT 2016 – Grand Princess Cruise on Lake Orion.
JUNE 26 (SUNDAY) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Breakfast/Brunch at the Lake Orion Boat Club. Price: $15 Adults, $5 Children 6-12 (6 and under Free). Free shuttle available from the dock behind Porritt Light House building north of Heights road and across from McDonalds on Lapeer Road (M-24). Call for pickup only on the day of the event – 248-693-2900.
JUNE 26 (SUNDAY) 1-3 p.m.
Blues & Brews Cruise
Contact the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce for details – 248-693-6300 or info@orionchamber.com
JUNE 26 (SUNDAY) 7-10 p.m.
Big Band on the Lake Cruise
Grand Princess Cruise Boat. Cruise open to everyone. Music: Stardusters Big Band. Food: Donor to be announced, BYOB. Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point Parking: Available nearby in the village. There will also be a free shuttle service for the Big Band cruise only on June 26th from the Civic Center Park. The shuttle will be available there starting at 6PM and will run as needed to the boat. Price: $50 regular price, $40 for seniors.
JUNE 27 (MONDAY) 8-11 p.m.
“First Responder” Cruise
Grand Princess Cruise Boat: A special cruise for first responders and a significant other. Food: Donated by a local restaurant to be announced, BYOB. Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point. Parking: Available nearby in the village, including at the Ehman Center. Price: Free.
JUNE 28 (TUESDAY) 6:30–10:30 p.m.
Lake Orion’s Best on the Lake
Grand Princess Cruise Boat
This cruise is open to everyone but is in honor of bus drivers & teachers. Music: The Wixie Harrington Band. Food: Donated by a local restaurant, BYOB. Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point
Parking: Available nearby in the village, including at the Ehman Center. Price: $35. Eventbrite – Lake Orion’s Best on the Lake – 2016 Grand Princess Cruise on Lake Orion.
JUNE 29 (WEDNESDAY) 2-4 p.m.
Military Veterans Afternoon Cruise, Grand Princess Cruise Boat
A special cruise for military veterans and a significant other. Music: The Wixie Harrington Band. Food: Donated by Jets Pizza and Culver’s Custard, BYOB. Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point. Parking: Available nearby in the village, including at the Ehman Center. Price: Free.
JUNE 29 (WEDNESDAY) 8-10 p.m.
Military Veterans Evening Cruise, Grand Princess Cruise Boat
A special cruise for military veterans and a significant other. Music: The Wixie Harrington Band.
Food: Donated by Sagebrush Cantina, 51 North and Culver’s Custard, BYOB. Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point. Parking: Available nearby in the village, including at the Ehman Center. Event is free for veterans.
JUNE 30 (THURSDAY) 5 p.m.
Pub Crawl
Price: $10. BRING: Your 21+ ID, Eventbrite receipt (from your phone or printed copy), cash or credit card, patriotic attire and can-do attitude. PARTICIPATING BARS: Downtown Lockhart’s BBQ, Sagebrush Cantina, 51 North Brewery, CJ’s, Stockyard Handcrafted Goods, Lapeer Road, G’s Pizzeria, Old Detroit Bar & Grille, Baldwin Road, Old Detroit Burger Bar, Big Wave Sushi, Oscars Bar & Grill, Joslyn Road, C-Pub
JULY 1 (FRIDAY) 8-12 p.m.
Flare Night Cruise
Grand Princess Cruise Boat
This cruise is open to everyone Music: The Wixie Harrington Band. Food: Donor to be announced, BYOB. Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point. Parking: Available nearby in the village, including at the Ehman Center. Price: $50 (no refunds).
JULY 2 (SATURDAY) Dusk
Lake Orion Fireworks
Cruise for a Cause
Grand Princess Cruise Boat
This cruise is open to everyone. Music: DJ and much more. Food: Donated by Havers Flavorz and BWW, BYOB. Sponsor: Healing Arts Center. Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point. Parking: Available nearby in the village, including at the Ehman Center. Price: $50. For Info & Tickets Contact: Karen Smigelski at 248-834-0614.
JULY 4 (MONDAY) – 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 2p.m. and 4 p.m.
North Oakland County Coalition Cruises
Grand Princess Cruise tours of Lake Orion. Boarding Location: Pelton’s Point. Tickets: Available at dockside or call Carl at 248-343-2215. 10 AM reserved for North Oakland County Coalition. 12PM, 2PM and 4PM general public cruises – $20 per person or $30 per family.
Compiled by Brian Marshall