Where to watch more fireworks in metro Detroit this July 4th
Kyle Martin | Detroit Free Press
Fired up for more fireworksHere are the best places in metro Detroit to watch fireworks pop, crackle, and boom for this upcoming holiday:
Huron-Clinton Metroparks Fireworks
Enjoy firework shows in four different Metroparks over the course of four days from June 30-July 3.
When, where, & what time:
- Friday, June 30: Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township,, with a Macomb Symphony Orchestra performance at 7 p.m. and a fireworks show beginning at 10:10 p.m.
- Saturday, July 1: Willow Metropark in New Boston, with a fireworks show beginning at dusk
- Sunday, July 2: Kensington Metropark in Milford, with a fireworks show beginning at dusk
- Monday, July 3: Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown, with a fireworks show beginning at 10 p.m.
Cost: Admission is free, but a Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required. Metroparks vehicle entry permits are $40 annually or $10 a day.
Greenfield Village Annual Salute to America
Stroll through Greenfield Village to the tune of historical American songs, before taking a seat on the Village Green for a performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks finale, according to the event description.
When: June 30-July 3
Where: Greenfield Village in Dearborn
Time: The event runs from 5-10 p.m., with Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s 90-minute performance beginning at 8:30 p.m. and ending with a fireworks finale
Cost: $42 for general admission, $37.75 for seniors, $31.50 for youth between the ages of 5-11, and free for children 4 and under
Independence Fest
After a day of carnival activities, live entertainment, and an artisan market at Independent Township’s Independent Fest, finish your night with a fireworks display.
When: July 1
Where: Clintonwood Park in Clarkston
Time: 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Whitmore Lake Fireworks
Join Whitmore Lake Fireworks for games, DJ music, and other activities across from the post office on Main Street, before watching the firework show shot off above Whitmore Lake around dusk.
When: July 2
Where: Northfield Community Park in Whitmore Lake
Time: 10 p.m.
Cost: Free
Ortonville Fireworks & Food Trucks
Attend Ortonville Fireworks & Food Trucks for — you guessed it — food trucks, as well as inflatables, face painters, music, and more starting at 5 p.m., followed by a fireworks display at dusk.
When: July 3
Where: Brandon High School in Ortonville
Time: Dusk
Cost: Free
Tiki Night Candles & Fireworks
Join in on the tradition of “lighting up Wolverine Lake” by lining the shoreline with tiki candles before fireworks shoot off from the center of Wolverine Lake.
When: July 3
Where: Wolverine Lake
Time: 9 p.m.
Cost: Tiki candles are $5.25 each from the vendors listed on the website
Northville Independence Day Parade
Watch as hundreds of parade participants from bands to floats to antique cars march through the streets of downtown Northville in celebration of Independence Day.
When: July 4
Where: Downtown Northville
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Milford’s 4th of July Parade
Participate in Milford Historical Society’s annual parade tradition of watching veterans, color guard, marching bands, firetrucks and more make their way through the streets of downtown Milford.
When: July 4
Where: Downtown Milford
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Clawson 4th of July
Followed by days’ worth of parades, carnivals, live music, and more, Clawson Fourth of July wraps up with an evening fireworks show.
When: July 4
Where: Clawson Park in Clawson
Time: 10 p.m.
Cost: Cash-only $3 entrance fee
White Lake Area 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Follow White Lake’s 4th of July Parade from Whitehall City Hall to Montague City Hall at 10 a.m., then join for an evening fireworks display over White Lake.
When: July 4Where: White Lake in Whitehall, Mich., also viewable from Montague
Time: Dusk
Cost: Free
Huntington Woods Fireworks
After a 10:00 a.m. 4th of July Parade, 11 a.m. hot dog roast (requires pre-registration here), evening concert in the park by Boogie Dynomite, finish the holiday with the Huntington Woods Fireworks.
When: July 4
Where: Rackham Golf Course in Huntington Woods, MI
Time: 10:05 p.m.
Cost: Free
Fowlerville Fireworks & Parade
During the day, join the Fowlerville Fireworks & Parade for a country music concert and a car, motorcycle, and 4x4 show, followed by an evening parade and fireworks around dusk.
When: July 4
Where: Fowlerville Community Park
Time: 10 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 per car donation
Detroit Tigers Fireworks
Watch the firework show after the Detroit Tigers go against the Oakland A’s on July 4 and the Toronto Blue Jays on July 7.
When: July 4 & 7
Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, MI
Time: Games start at 6:40 p.m., followed immediately by the firework shows
Cost: $22 and up
Clinton Township Fireworks
Join Clinton Township Fireworks at 6 p.m. for pre-show activities and a concert by Your Generation at 8:30 p.m. before fireworks begin after 10 p.m.
When: July 5
Where: 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Clinton Township
Time: 10:05 p.m.
Cost: Free
Uncle Sam Jam
If you’re looking for a 4th of July extravaganza, look no further than the four-day Uncle Sam Jam fest, where you can find a midway carnival, free concerts, monster truck rides, petting zoos, cornhole tournaments, car show, firework display Friday night at dusk, and more.
When: July 6-9
Where: Woodhaven Civic Center Park in Woodhaven
Times:
- Thursday, July 6 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- Friday, July 7 from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Saturday, July 8 from 12 p.m. – 12 a.m.
- Sunday, July 9 from 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Cost:
- $10 parking Thurs/Sat/Sun, $15 parking Fri.
- Carnival Midway all day ride passes for $35 each
- Monster truck rides for $10 each
