Where to catch dazzling fireworks in metro Detroit this summer

By Lee DeVito on Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 12:19 am

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The big bang: the annual Ford Fireworks in Detroit.

It’s summer in the United States, which means it’s time to blow stuff up. For Detroiters, the annual Ford Fireworks is one of the best light shows around, but there are plenty of other opportunities to enjoy some good old-fashioned pyrotechnics. Here are a few. (Did we miss any? Let us know at [email protected] and we’ll add them to this list!)

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The Greenhouse of Walled Lake, Facebook

Walled Lake: Summer Festival

10 p.m., Saturday, June 22; Greenhouse of Walled Lake, 103 E. Walled Lake Dr., Walled Lake; eventbrite.com

Festivities start at 1 p.m. and include musical performances by Louie Lee, Rob Stone, and Audrey Lee. The event is hosted by former Detroit Red Wings player Darren McCarty and sponsored by the Greenhouse of Walled Lake cannabis dispensary.

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Detroit: 66th Annual Ford Fireworks

10 p.m., Monday, June 24; Detroit River; theparade.org

Detroit’s annual fireworks display dazzles spectators on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. Guests are invited to watch them from the newly renovated Hart Plaza or Belle Isle, but a limited number of tickets are also available for a rooftop watching party at $350 per guest ($125 for children under 6); proceeds support the Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation.

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Wixom: Lite the Night Fireworks

Fireworks start at 10 p.m., Thursday, June 27; Sibley Square Park, 48900 Pontiac Tr., Wixom; wixomgov.org

Festivities start at 6 p.m. with live music, food venues, activities for children, and more.

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Livonia Spree, Facebook

Livonia: Livonia Spree

Fireworks start at 10:15 p.m., Sunday, June 30; 33841 Lyndon St., Livonia; livoniaspree.com

Livonia’s long-running summer festival is set for June 25-30, ending with a bang thanks to Sunday’s fireworks show. Wristbands are available to purchase through June 24 for $25 and grant unlimited carnival rides per day.

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Deep Roots Healing Haven, Facebook

Mount Clemens: Independence Day Fireworks

10 p.m., Friday, June 28; Clinton River Park, Mount Clemens; mountclemens.gov/calendar

Billed as the largest fireworks display in Macomb County.

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St. Clair Shores: Fireworks Extravaganza

10 p.m., Friday, June 28; Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores; scsmi.net

Wristbands are $3 advance for residents, $5 advance for non-residents, or $5 at the gate. Parking passes are $10 in advance.

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Robin Hills Farm, Facebook

Chelsea: Fireworks on the Farm

10:15 p.m., Saturday, June 29; Robin Hills Farm, 20390 M-52, Chelsea; robinhillsfarm.com/fireworks

A family-friendly event on this farm’s 129-acre property starts at 3 p.m. with activities for children, an agricultural presentation, live music, and more. The event is free to attend but on-site parking is $20 per car.

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Clarkston: Independence Fest 2024

10 p.m., Saturday, June 29; Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Rd., Clarkston; indtwp.com

A tradition of more than 25 years. Festivities start early at 11 a.m. with live music, food, a classic car show, and more.

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Taylor Summer Festival, Facebook

Taylor: Summer Fest

Dusk, Saturday, June 29; Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Rd., Taylor; cityoftaylor.com

Festivities start at noon with the Taylor Summer Festival Carnival including a cornhole tournament and live music from rock band April Wine at 6 p.m. Parking is $10. The Taylor Festival runs Thursday, June 27 through Sunday, June 30.

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Trenton Summer Festival, Facebook

Trenton: Summer Festival Fireworks

10 p.m., Saturday, June 29; downtown Trenton; facebook.com

The Trenton Summer Festival runs from Friday, June 28 though Sunday, June 30, with live music scheduled throughout the day on Friday and Saturday.

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Jackson: Independence Day Celebration

Fireworks start at dusk, Wednesday, July 3; Cascades Park, 1041 S. Brown St., Jackson; facebook.com

Gates open at 6 p.m., with live music from The New Rule at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for children 4-12, $7 for people 13 and older, and $5 for seniors.

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White Lake Twp., Facebook

White Lake: Independence Day Fireworks

Fireworks start at dusk, Thursday, July 4; downtown White Lake and downtown Montague; whitelake.org

Arrive early for the Fourth of July Parade starting at 10 a.m.

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