One of the Blue Water Area’s signature summer celebrations returns as Blue Water Fest comes to downtown Port Huron July 15 through 18. The four day festival celebrates the excitement of the world famous Bayview Mackinac Race while offering fun for the entire family. Festival highlights include the Rotary International Day Parade, live concerts, the Blue Water Street Fair featuring more than 80 vendors, OT’s Family Night, the Mannequins Making a Difference fundraiser, food trucks, classic car show, a drone show, and front row views as hundreds of sailboats begin the Bayview Mackinac Race on Saturday. Downtown restaurants, shops, and the Social District add to the festive atmosphere throughout the weekend. Many events are free to attend. For the complete schedule, entertainment lineup, and festival information, visit  TheBlueWaterFest.com⁠. 

Port Huron is gearing up for Blue Water Fest this week, bringing major crowds, events, and downtown changes. The celebration kicks off Wednesday with a 6:30 p.m. parade along Huron Avenue, marking the start of several days of activity tied to the Bayview Mackinac Race. A drone show lights up the riverfront Thursday night, while Saturday features a new classic car show, live music, food trucks, and “Tastes of Port Huron” at local restaurants. A kids zone also returns with new attractions.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A human trafficking case out of Macomb County is ending with prison time for two men after a woman’s escape from a Warren motel exposed the operation. Prosecutors say 41-year-old Aaron Streety forced the victim into sex work and labor before she reported it in November of ’23, triggering the investigation. Streety now faces 7 to 20 years, along with additional concurrent terms, and is barred from contacting the victim. Co-defendant Bernard Harris was sentenced to 9 to 20 years and is also serving federal time.

Reporting WGRT – JP bZet