Monday, June 29, 2015

Celebrate the 4th of July with Fireworks!

Fourth of July is right around the corner! We wanted to make sure you have plenty of opportunities to celebrate America before the big day on Saturday. So we compiled a list of fireworks and other fun happenings going on around Metro Detroit over the next week. Unfortunately some of the big ones, like the Detroit Fireworks and Stars and Stripes, have already passed, but there are still plenty of opportunities to see explosions in the sky and sport your red, white & blue.

Lake St. Clair Metropark Fireworks - Tuesday, June 30th:
Located in Harrison Township on 16 Mile Rd. at 31300 Metro Parkway, the fireworks start at 10 p.m. But the fun starts at 7 with The Happy American Band playing until 9:30 p.m. on the beach. Park admission is $10 after 5 p.m. or free with a Metro Park annual pass. Watch from the beach or bring your boat and watch from the water.

Greenfield Village - Salute to America - July 1st thru 4th:
This event truly celebrates America. There are picnics, games, a parade, a performance by the United States Army Field Band, fireworks with a soundtrack provided by the DSO playing Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, a canon will be fired, and much more. The celebration takes place from 6-10 p.m. each evening. Tickets range from $15-25 and can be purchase here.

Romulus City Fireworks - July 2nd:
These fireworks can be seen best from Wick & Ozga Roads or Elmer Johnson Park. Bring your lawn chairs and purchase snacks from food vendors on site. The fireworks are set to start at dusk!

Hazel Park Raceway - July 3rd:
Head out early and watch some ponies race, then stick around after the live races for the fireworks. Racing starts at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks start right after the races. The raceway is located at 
1650 E 10 Mile Rd. in Hazel Park. 

These fireworks take place on Sylvan Lake in Keego Harbor. The best place to watch is from Memorial Park at Garland and Pontiac Drive. It's free to get in, but plan on paying for parking. There are also shuttles running from Gino's Pizzeria.

Grosse Pointe Farms - July 3rd-5th:
There will be a regatta all weekend hosted by the Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club. There will also be live music on the 4th from 7-9:45, followed up by fireworks. On the 5th there's even a pet parade! It all takes place at Pier Park located at 350 Lake Shore Rd.

Clawson Fireworks- July 4th:
There's a carnival, a parade, arts & crafts and tons of fun to be had all day long on the fourth. The fireworks shoot off at 10 p.m. at City Park located on West Elmwood, West of Main Street. If you want to watch from inside the park, admission is $2.

Gibraltar 4th of July Festival - July 4th:
Gibraltar has been doing it for 51 years, so they must know how to do it right! There's a parade at 10 a.m., a carnival on the 3rd and 4th, live music, petting farms, and a craft show, all leading up to the fireworks display at 10 p.m. on the 4th. This is not at Gibraltar Trade Center, it's in the city of Gibraltar! Just head down I-75. The fireworks take place behind Parsons Elementary School at 14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd.

Huntington Woods 4th of July Activities - July 4th:
Enjoy a parade and hot dog roast before these fireworks! The parade starts at 10 a.m. and the fireworks at 10:05 p.m. The display is held at Rackham Golf Course located at 10100 W. 10 Mile Road. Attendees are encouraged to bike or walk to the golf course.

Trenton Fireworks - July 4th: 
This is claiming to be Michigan's biggest firework show! There's a concert starting at 8 p.m. followed by the fireworks. You can even tune into the concert on your radio! It's all happening at Rotary Park on Riverside Drive.


~C


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