The fest begins Thursday July 3rd and concludes Friday July 4th with all-day activities starting with a parade at 9 a.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m. There’s nothing like a summer night, bundled under blankets, watching the sky light up bright colors and memorable sounds. Here’s your guide to firework displays across metro Detroit. Photo credit The Fourth of July is around the corner, and many Michiganders are wondering where they can celebrate this year. Here are 8 things to do around Metro Detroit this Fourth of July weekend Clawson Fourth of July at Clawson Park Summertime fun is on deck in Clawson Thursday and Friday with a carnival with games A fan watches a Fourth of July fireworks display after a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals won 4-2. (AP Communities across metro Detroit will be holding events to celebrate the 4th of July on Thursday with fireworks and parades. Metro Detroit fireworks shows this Fourth of July will light up the sky starting on Thursday night. Here's where to find one near you. The annual Fourth of July fireworks in Detroit are wildly popular. We pulled together a list of tips, tricks and locations to make your visit for the fireworks, one for the books. The fireworks show, which is the largest display in Oakland County, is the finale to an evening of family-friendly entertainment, games, food, and fun. The festival includes inflatable play centers, a petting zoo and a movie screening. Catch a fireworks show or enjoy a cultural festival in Clark Park. We’ve got a full rundown of things to do in Detroit for Fourth of July weekend. For Independence Day 2025, metro Detroit residents are celebrating with tons of Fourth of July fireworks displays and fun events — all you have to do is find the right one for you and your family. Summer in Metro Detroit brings a vibrant lineup of fireworks and drone shows. From classic Fourth of July celebrations to modern aerial drone displays, this guide covers all confirmed events happening across the region in 2025. For the most up-to-date information, check each city’s official website or event page before heading out. DETROIT (FOX 2) - The Ford Fireworks will light up the sky over the Detroit River on Monday night – 11 days before the Fourth of July. Head to the Detroit area for fireworks at Greenfield Village and a baseball game, a ride on a mechanical bull at Royal Oak's taco fest and more. Celebrate summer in Detroit with the 66th annual Ford Fireworks. Did you know it’s the largest fireworks display in the city with accolades across the country? This free beauty will be lit up to witness from Hart Plaza, Detroit Riverwalk, Belle Isle, and other locations in Downtown Detroit. When it comes to 4th of July and summer celebrations, it's hard to beat Southeast Michigan's festivals, food trucks, family activities and fireworks! Detroit fireworks are some of the best in Michigan, so keep reading for our favorite 13 spots to see firework displays all across the great Motor City! Summer is in full swing and that means the big summer events are returning to metro Detroit. Here's a list of them. Motor City knows how to celebrate the Fourth of July! The Detroit and Ann Arbor metropolitan area hosts community festivals, parades, runs, music, car shows, and, of course, fireworks! DETROIT — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Detroit. One Detroit contributors Peter Whorf and Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ share what’s coming up during the holiday weekend. Upcoming Events: Clawson celebrates Fourth of July with a parade, fireworks, carnival rides, live music and more July 3-4 at Clawson City Park.
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