Venetian SKies
Venetian Fireworks take place on two nights and are specially produced & choreographed by:
Colonial Fireworks Special Effects with world renowned Master Pyrotechnician, Frank Loffredo, Jr.
Frank’s credits include: Thunder Over Louisville, Bicentennial Rededication of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor,
Desert Storm Victory Celebration in Washington, D.C., and the Detroit Freedom Festival.
night sky world class fireworks
Friday • July 25, 2025
Around 10:15 pm (dusk)
A high aerial fireworks display shot off from Lake Charlevoix just off shore from Depot Beach on the north side of Charlevoix.
Friday evening fireworks can be seen from Depot Beach, East Park, and Ferry Beach. The Depot Beach location offers choreographed fireworks music. East Park will have live music right up until close to the time of the fireworks. Ferry Beach will have live music provided by the Up North Jazz Big Band, a swing-era band providing live entertainment and a cleared pavilion perfect for dancing.
Opening act - redline airshow returns with flag jump & night skydives
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Yes, but the aerobatics suggest that none other than Superman himself could be flying it! Welcome back Redline Airshows to the “sky-lights” of Venetian! But first – eyes up, hand on heart – the Star-Spangled Banner will play as the broad stripes and bright stars open up high above and coast through the sky – our patriotic flag jump. The air box will then amp up as Redline’s two RV8 planes prance and pirouette through the skies. After the sun dims, the airborne adventurers will head back up and parachutists will descend with flames shooting out of their feet! From there, a pyro stunt plane launching fireworks will zoom by, opening the stage for Venetian’s “Night Sky” fireworks! Airshow sponsored by Skydive Charlevoix.
*** Meet the pilots and see the airplanes on Friday, July 26, from 1:30-3 p.m. at Skydive Charlevoix, located at the Charlevoix airport.
Spectacular Harbor fireworks
Saturday • July 26, 2025
immediately following the boat parade
A fireworks display on Round Lake immediately following the iconic Boat Parade. Fireworks can be seen across the City of Charlevoix, but will be particularly spectacular in both the Bridge Park and East Park areas.
Did you know? Colonial Fireworks spends almost an entire week preparing hands-on for the Venetian productions, creating our favorite sky bursts while ensuring each shell is safely placed and shot.