As the name implies, everything about Grand Haven is rather over-the-top. We first began to notice this once we settled into our marina slip about noon. Off our stern was a never-ending promenade of boats... 5 abreast in each direction. The rumble of eager engines alone was head-turning. The Grand River flows from Grand Rapids, 25 miles away, exiting into Lake Michigan here in Grand Haven. You can just imagine the sheer number of boats of all sizes and shapes and speeds that are available along this waterway to keep this parade going for hours. But by dusk, at 9:30 pm, the Musical Fountain Extravaganza was underway, and the last of the boats had disappeared into the sunset. A legacy of Grand Haven for more than 50 years, the Musical Fountain gathers crowds every night during the summer. It is an attraction like none we have ever seen...fireworks with a wet twist! A spectators’ grandstand provides seating for the crowds that overflow onto the nearby grassy knolls. We municipal marina patrons had front row seats for the spectacle. Try as we might, our attempts at capturing the throngs of boats and the delightful Musical Fountain failed miserably. This time your imagination will have to suffice!!
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