Permanent claim record · Ludington, Michigan
The Ludington Freedom Festival, in its 72nd year in 2026 (July 4), has run continuously since 1874 — one of Michigan's oldest surviving Fourth of July celebrations — and features the Scottville Clown Band, a grand parade, and donation-funded fireworks over Lake Michigan.
| Predicate | trivia.fact |
|---|---|
| Subject | Ludington, Michigan (place) |
| As of | 1874-01-01 |
| Status | Verified |
| Source | West Michigan Events, Festivals & Seasonal Planning Guide 2026 — Perplexity Deep Research (March 2026) (trust 6.5/10) |
| Reference | — |
| Document hash | pending evidence-pack link |
| Provenance chain | |
| Claim ID | 08d5e15d-0129-4f37-a1c1-4acb40e05a10 |