Summertime is upon us here in the Motor City, and you know what that means: it’s time to celebrate the 4th of July! Whether you spend the holiday cooking out with loved ones, enjoying a relaxing afternoon with friends, or simply playing with a sparkler or two, one thing is for sure: no Independence Day celebration is complete without fireworks. You might be wondering, “Where can I find awesome fireworks near me this year?” You’ve come to the right place. Here are five stunning fireworks shows in the Metro Detroit area, along with a full list of celebrations by county. Happy 4th, Detroit!
- Ford Fireworks Show (Detroit River, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit)
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Facebook/The Parade Company This exciting celebration will take place a few days before the 4th itself, but don’t let that stop you from checking it out! Walk along the lovely Detroit River, catch marvelous city skyline views, watch live performances, and snack on classic carnival food as you await the big show. The fireworks kick off at 9:55 PM at Hart Plaza on June 26.
- Salute To America Festival (Greenfield Village, The Henry Ford, Dearborn)
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Facebook/The Henry Ford Greenfield Village has long served as an exciting step back in time for Michiganders of all ages, but it truly comes to life during the summer months. Every night from June 30 through July 3, you’ll have the chance to enjoy live performances by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which culminate each evening in a magical fireworks display. For more information, click here.
- Borden Park Fireworks (Rochester Hills)
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Facebook/City of Rochester Hills This exciting family event in Rochester Hills is a total blast (pun intended), but that means you’ll want to plan ahead to snag a great spot! You’ll enjoy a fun evening out with loved ones as you celebrate our country’s independence. The fireworks will proceed rain or shine on June 28 at dusk.
- Clawson Fireworks (City Park, Clawson)
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Flickr/Paul Gorman Make a day of it and enjoy the festivities in lovely Clawson, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Detroit. The town puts on a fun-filled Independence Day parade on the 4th of July, followed by a carnival, plenty of delicious food, and — of course — a fireworks show at 10:00 PM.
- Holly Fireworks (Lakeside Memorial Park, 315 S. Broad St, Holly)
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Flickr/Charles Dawley Looking for a slightly less crowded spot to enjoy a gorgeous fireworks show? The town of Holly hosts a classic display each year on the 4th itself. Venture into town with your family in tow and settle in to appreciate the sights and sounds of the holiday. Fireworks will kick off promptly at 10:00 PM at Lakeside Memorial Park.
These are some of the best fireworks displays in the Metro Detroit area, but they’re only a few of many! Here’s a complete list of incredible 4th of July celebrations to check out near the Motor City, by county:
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This exciting celebration will take place a few days before the 4th itself, but don’t let that stop you from checking it out! Walk along the lovely Detroit River, catch marvelous city skyline views, watch live performances, and snack on classic carnival food as you await the big show. The fireworks kick off at 9:55 PM at Hart Plaza on June 26.
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Greenfield Village has long served as an exciting step back in time for Michiganders of all ages, but it truly comes to life during the summer months. Every night from June 30 through July 3, you’ll have the chance to enjoy live performances by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, which culminate each evening in a magical fireworks display. For more information, click here.
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This exciting family event in Rochester Hills is a total blast (pun intended), but that means you’ll want to plan ahead to snag a great spot! You’ll enjoy a fun evening out with loved ones as you celebrate our country’s independence. The fireworks will proceed rain or shine on June 28 at dusk.
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Make a day of it and enjoy the festivities in lovely Clawson, just a 20-minute drive from downtown Detroit. The town puts on a fun-filled Independence Day parade on the 4th of July, followed by a carnival, plenty of delicious food, and — of course — a fireworks show at 10:00 PM.
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Looking for a slightly less crowded spot to enjoy a gorgeous fireworks show? The town of Holly hosts a classic display each year on the 4th itself. Venture into town with your family in tow and settle in to appreciate the sights and sounds of the holiday. Fireworks will kick off promptly at 10:00 PM at Lakeside Memorial Park.
Lapeer County Fireworks
- Otter Lake Fireworks
- July 1, dusk
- Otter Lake, 11th St, Otter Lake
- Lapeer 4th of July Fireworks
- July 4, 9:45pm
- Rolland-Warner Middle School
- 3145 W Genesee St, Lapeer
- North Branch Days Fireworks
- July 4, dusk
- North Branch High School, 6598 Brush St, North Branch
Macomb County Fireworks
- Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival
- June 22, 10:00pm
- Walter & Mary Burke Park, 36300 Front Street
- New Baltimore
- Stony Creek Metropark Fireworks
- June 23, dusk
- Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road
- Shelby Township, Michigan
- Mount Clemens Independence Day Fireworks
- June 23, dusk
- Downtown Mount Clemens – Riverfront
- N. Main St, Mount Clemens
- Utica Riverwalk Festival
- June 24, 9:45pm
- Riverwalk/Clock tower Next to City Hall
- 7550 Auburn Rd, Utica
- Center Line Fireworks
- June 24, 10:00pm
- Memorial Park, 25355 Lawrence, Center Line
- St Clair Shores Fireworks Extravaganza
- June 30, dusk
- Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave
- St Clair Shores
- Lake St Clair Metropark Fireworks
- June 30, dusk
- Lake St Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway
- Harrison Township
- 2017 Shelby Township Independence Day Fireworks
- July 3, 10:00pm
- Ford Field Park, 7460 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township,
- Clinton Township Fireworks
- July 5, dusk
- Clinton Township Gazebo, 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township
- Fraser Picnic and Parade
- July 23, dusk
- Steffens Park, 33000 Garfield Rd, Fraser
Oakland County Fireworks
- Stony Creek Metropark Fireworks
- June 23, dusk
- Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Road
- Shelby Township
- Kensington Metropark Fireworks
- June 24, dusk
- Kensington Metropark
- 4750 Huron River Parkway, Milford
- Red White & Blues Festival & BBQ
- June 24, 0:00pm
- Highland Township Hall, 205 N John Street, Highland
- Walled Lake Civic Fund Fireworks
- June 24, dusk
- East Walled Lake Rd, Walled Lake
- Lake Orion 2017 Jubilee
- June 24, dusk
- Green’s Park, Park Island Drive, Lake Orion
- Festival in the Park
- June 25, 10:00pm
- Civic Center Park, 360 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights
- Rochester Festival of the Hills
- June 28, 10:06pm
- Borden Park, 1400 East Hamlin Rd, Rochester Hills,
- Red Run Golf Course (Royal Oak)
- June 29, dusk
- Red Run Golf Course, 2036 Rochester Road, Royal Oak
- Wixom Independence Day Fireworks
- June 29, dusk
- Sibley Park, 48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
- Indian Springs Metropark Fireworks
- June 29, dusk
- Indian Springs Metropark, 5175 Indian Trail, White Lake
- Addison Oaks County Park
- June 30, 9:30pm
- Over the beach area, 1480 W Romeo Rd, Leonard
- Hazel Park Raceway
- June 30, 0:30pm
- Dequindre at 10 Mile, Hazel Park
- Groveland Oaks Park
- July 1, 9:30pm
- Groveland Oaks Park, 14555 Dixie Highway, Holly
- Lake Orion 4th of July Fireworks
- July 1, dusk
- Launched from a barge on Lake Orion
- White Lake Fireworks
- July 1, dusk
- South end of the lake, White Lake Rd, Highland
- Big Bang Fireworks
- July 1, 10:00pm
- Maceday Lake, Maceday Lake Road, Waterford
- Lake Sherwood 4th of July
- July 1, dusk
- Shot from Higgins Island, Lake Sherwood
- Stars and Stripes Festival
- July 2, 10:00pm
- Suburban Collection Showplace
- 41600 Grand River Ave, Novi
- Oakland County Boat Club Fireworks
- July 3, dusk
- Over Sylvan Lake, Sylvan Lake
- Clarkston Independence Fest
- July 4, dusk
- Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston
- Huntington Woods Fireworks
- July 4, 10:05pm
- Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W 10 Mile Rd
- Huntington Woods
- Seymour Celebration in Oxford
- July 7 and 8, dusk
- Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road Oxford
- Oakland County Fair
- July 7, 10:00pm
- Springfield Oaks County Park
- 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg
St. Clair County Fireworks
- Marysville Days
- June 25, 10:00pm
- St. Clair River, River Road, Marysville
- Algonac Lions Pickerel Tournament
- July 2, 10:00pm
- Downtown Riverfront Park, Algonac
- St. Clair Fireworks
- July 4, 10:00pm
- Palmer Park, Downtown St. Clair
Wayne County Fireworks
- Taylor Summer Festival
- June 24, dusk
- Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor
- Belleville / Van Buren Township Fireworks
- June 24, 10:00pm
- Beck Ballfields, Beck Road, Belleville
- Lake Erie Metropark Fireworks
- June 25, dusk
- Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 West Jefferson Avenue, Brownstown
- Livonia Spree Fireworks
- June 25, 10:15pm
- Ford Field, 14281 Farmington, Livonia
- Romulus Community Fireworks
- June 29, dusk
- Behind Romulus Middle School and Wick Elementary
- Wick and Ozga Roads, Romulus
- Grosse Pointe Farms Regatta and Fireworks
- July 1, 10:00pm
- Pier Park, 350 Lakeshore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms
- Willow Metropark Fireworks
- July 1, dusk
- Willow Metropark, 23200 S. Huron Rd, New Boston
- Lotus Lake Fireworks
- July 1, 10:00 pm
- Waterford Township
- Stars and Stripes Festival Fireworks
- July 2, 10:30 pm
- Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River, Novi
- Trenton Independence Day Fireworks
- July 4, dusk
- Rotary Park and riverfront, Riverside Dr, Trenton
- Gibraltar July 4th Festival
- July 4, 10:02pm
- Parsons Elementary School,14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd, Gibraltar
- Detroit Symphony At Ford House
- July 7 and 8, 9:30 pm
- Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd, Grosse Pointe Shores
- Woodhaven Uncle Sam Jam
- July 7, dusk
- Civic Center Park, 23101 Hall Rd, Woodhaven
- Red, White & BBQ Fireworks
- July 7, 10:00pm
- Greenmead Historical Village
- 20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia
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