Your browser is not supported for this experience. We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is a 10-day celebration held each June during peak lilac bloom. Here are the signature events each year: The world-famous horse-drawn Lilac Grand Parade on the final Sunday of the festival The Lilac Festival marks the symbolic start of summer on Mackinac Island and draws visitors from around the world. Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the dates and theme for the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival began in 1949 as Mackinac Island Lilac Day, featuring a single parade honoring the island’s amazing lilacs.
- Location
- Mackinac Island, MI
