Swan Lake Resort hosts Independence Day Celebration Friday night with food trucks, activities, and fireworks

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM

By Kathy Bottorff

Swan Lake Resort is pulling out all the stops to celebrate America's 250th birthday, Friday, July 3rd, with an evening of food, fun, and fireworks on the resort grounds. Food vendors begin opening at 5:00 p.m., and the festivities run through 10:00 p.m., with fireworks launching from multiple locations on the course and behind the restaurant at about 9:45 p.m.

The Chophouse Restaurant will be open from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., and guests looking for something to do while they wait for the fireworks will have plenty of options, including pickleball, basketball, and the golf simulator experiences at Sim Bros Golf.

A wide variety of food trucks will be on site, including La Parilla Calinete, Kona Ice, The Tater Shack, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Bohemian Beverage, Dr. Vegetable, Chagos Tacos, Homerun Concessions, and Ben's Pretzels.

To keep traffic moving smoothly, Swan Lake Resort is asking guests to review the parking plan before arriving. Parking is $5 per vehicle, cash only, and exact change is greatly appreciated.

Guests entering from the north, traveling south on Plymouth LaPorte Trail, may only turn left into the Field Parking lot. Guests entering from the south, traveling north on Plymouth LaPorte Trail, may only turn right onto Sage Road for Driving Range Parking. Handicap parking is available on the north side of the Pro Shop and will be clearly marked with signage.

Please follow all directions from parking attendants upon arrival to help keep the evening running safely and smoothly for everyone.

Swan Lake Resort looks forward to celebrating America's 250th birthday with the whole community tomorrow night!