Similar festivals across the country have honored the United States’ oldest military branch, but Grand Haven’s celebration earned it the official recognition of Coast Guard City, USA in 1998.

It took a small boat ride to reach one of the most recognizable ships in Grand Haven, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw. Based out of Cheboygan, the Mackinaw pulled into Coast Guard City USA ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It took a small boat ride to reach one of the most recognizable ships in Grand Haven, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw. Based out of Cheboygan, the Mackinaw pulled into ...

— The Coast Guard City, USA sign on Dewey Hill is up and all the fences, tents and kiosks are being put in place as people flood the streets of Grand Haven for the 101st annual Coast Guard Festival.

GRAND HAVEN, MI — Hundreds of people welcomed a United States Coast Guard vessel into port at “Coast Guard City USA” during the 101st annual festival in Grand Haven. USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB-30 ...

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. (WOOD) — Tens of thousands of people are in Grand Haven this weekend as the 101st Coast Guard Festival enters its final stretch. Running through Aug. 3, the 10-day event ...