Watch A Parade

St. Joe Today invites the community to join them for the 2025 Memorial Day Parade on Friday, May 23. The parade starts at noon and travels along Lake Boulevard from Park Street to Port Street in downtown St. Joseph. Immediately following the parade, there will be a short memorial ceremony held at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell. Other upcoming summer events in St. Joe include:

Antiques on the Bluff: First Sunday of the Month, May-October (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Love Local Weekends: Third Weekend of the Month, May-September (All Weekend)

Memorial Day Parade: May 23 (12 noon)

St. Joe Farmers Market: Saturdays, May 24-October 11 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Lake Bluff Artisan Fair: May 31, July 19, August 16, August 30 (10 a.m.- 5 p.m.)

Wednesday Night Market: Wednesdays, July 2-August 27 (4 – 8 p.m.)

Wednesday Brown Bag Concerts: Wednesdays, July 16-Aug. 27 (12 noon -1 p.m.)

Friday Night Concert Series: Fridays, July 18-August 29 (7- 8 p.m.)

Mike Yore Memorial Car Show: Friday, July 18 (4 – 8 p.m.)

Chalk the Block: August 1-3 (All Weekend)

Taste, Relax, Repeat – at Stafford’s Bay View Inn

A beloved northern Michigan landmark where every visit creates lasting memories.

Expires May 30/PETOSKEY – Step into the timeless charm of Stafford’s Bay View Inn—where Victorian elegance meets the peaceful beauty of spring along Little Traverse Bay. Nestled in a quiet lakeside community, our historic inn offers the ideal northern Michigan retreat. Unwind in cozy guest rooms, many offering a fireplace and jacuzzi tubs. Your stay includes two nights of comfort, daily breakfast and $40 in dining dollars to enjoy at one of our sister restaurants. Whether you’re exploring the bay or simply soaking in the serenity, your perfect spring escape begins here. Reserve your getaway today! See more at https://www.thebayviewinn.com/

Riverside Spring Retreat at Crooked River Lodge

Expires May 31/ALANSON – Let the crisp air and quiet charm of northern Michigan renew your spirit this spring. Reawaken your senses this spring with a peaceful getaway to Crooked River Lodge. Settle into a spacious room for a one-night stay, enjoy a continental breakfast each morning and receive $20 in dining dollars to use at one of our sister restaurants. The perfect northern Michigan setting to unwind and take in the scenic beauty that surrounds you. Relax, recharge and make the most of the season—your Spring Retreat awaits. Book today! See https://www.crookedriverlodge.com/petoskey-hotel-deals

Dream Grand and Golf Giveaway

Expires May 31/GRAND RAPIDS – Enter for a chance to win a foursome package of golf, lodging and more. Spend your day on the green and your night on the town when you enter the Dream Grand and Golf Giveaway. One lucky winner and three of their buddies will get to play 36 holes of golf at two great courses—The Mines and Pilgrim’s Run—and enjoy a one-night stay in two hotel rooms at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson. The prize package also includes $300 in gift cards to explore Grand Rapids’ amazing non-golf activities. Enter by May 31 at https://www.experiencegr.com/golf-giveaway/