Ah, the Fourth of July in Detroit. It’s summer at its finest. Sparklers in hand, something on the grill and something cold in your other hand. At the end of this perfect summer day, we all look to the sky to watch stuff blow up. What a day.
And some choose to continue the party long before the fateful day comes. If that’s you, we have scoured the internet to find all your best options for parades, festivals and of course fireworks displays. We’ll continue to update this list, so if we missed something, email us at tips@metrotimes.com.
Cars Under the Stars
Where: M1 Concourse (1 Concourse Dr, Pontiac)
When: June 25 from 5-10 p.m.
More information can be found on Eventbrite. Credit: ShutterstockTaylor Summer Festival
Where: Heritage Park (12111 Pardee Road, Taylor)
When: June 24, 12 to 11 p.m.
The festival is daylong, and fireworks begin at 10 p.m. More information can be found here. Credit: ShutterstockFestival in the Park
Where: Civic Center Park (360 W 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights)
When: June 25. Festival begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
The night will feature live music, face painting, airbrush tattoos, food vendors, and more. Credit: ShutterstockFord Fireworks
When: June 26
Where you can see them:: Hart Plaza, Spirit Plaza, Belle Isle
More info can be found here. Credit: ShutterstockRochester Hills Fireworks / Festival of the Hills Fireworks
Where: Borden Park (345 John R Rd, Rochester Hills)
When: June 28 at 10 p.m.
More info can be found here. Credit: ShutterstockRoyal Oak Fireworks
Where: Red Run Golf Course (2036 Rochester Road, Royal Oak)
When: June 29 from 9 to 9:30 p.m.
For more information, those interested should call 248-548-7500. Credit: katjen / ShutterstockStony Creek Metropark Fireworks
Where: Stony Creek Metropark (4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Township)
When: June 30 at 10:10 p.m.
More info can be found online here. Credit: Mike FerdinandeGreenfield Village Fireworks: “Salute to America”
Where: 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn
When: June 30, July 1-3 from 5 to 10 p.m. each night
Tickets to Salute to America are required; you can buy them online. Credit: Steve SergentLexington Fireworks
Where: Downtown Lexington
When: June 30 at dusk
More information can be found here. Credit: Mike FerdinandeClarkston Fireworks
Where: Clintonwood Park (6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston)
When: July 1 at 10 p.m.
Fireworks close out the first night of the Independence Township’s Independence Fest. If it rains, the fireworks are moved to July 2. Details about Independence Fest can be found here. Credit: Mike FerdinandeWhite Lake Fireworks
Where:South end of the lake, White Lake Road in Highland
When: July 1 at dusk Credit: Mike FerdinandeWillow Metropark Fireworks
Where: Willow Metropark (23200 S Huron Road, New Boston)
When: July 1 at dusk
More info can be found online; Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required for the event. Credit: Mike FerdinandeKensington Metropark Fireworks
Where: Kensington Metropark (45570 Huron River Parkway)
When: July 2 at 10:10 p.m. Credit: Mike FerdinandeCredit: Mike FerdinandeLake Erie Metropark Firework
Where: Lake Erie Metropark (32481 West Jefferson Avenue, Brownstown)
When: July 3 at 10:10 p.m. Credit: Photo courtesy of @monica.manningSt. Clair Fireworks
Where: Palmer Park (200 N Riverside Ave, St. Clair)
When: July 4 at 8:30 p.m.
Nearly an hour outside of Detroit, St. Clair promises a “spectacular fire works display” alongside its newly renovated dock. The display begins at dusk. Find more information here. Credit: ShutterstockMaceday Lotus Lake Fireworks
Where: Maceday Lotus Lake (7150 – 7198 Williams Lake Road, Waterford Twp)
When: July 1, around dusk. Credit: ShutterstockWhitmore Lake 4th of July Fireworks
Where: Whitmore Lake (parking at Northfield Community Park, 9725 Main Street)
When: July 2, 8 p.m.
Whitmore Lake also offers dunk tanks and a Fourth of July parade. Visit their website for more information. Credit: ShutterstockRackham Golf Course Fireworks
Where: Rackham Golf Course (10100 W 10 Mile Road, Huntington Woods, Michigan)
When: July 4 at 10:05 p.m.
Visit their website for more information. Credit: ShutterstockDetroit Tigers Fourth of July Postgame Fireworks
Where: Comerica Park (2100 Woodward Avenue)
When: Postgame, July 4
Buy tickets for the game online. Credit: ShutterstockTry some “colachup.”
Where: Comerica Park
When: July 4
Pepsi’s way of celebrating the Fourth? Infusing ketchup with Pepsi. Read more here. Credit: Courtesy photo
