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Find Fireworks for Fourth of July in 2013 Around Southeast Michigan

Your guide to fireworks displays and events around the region.

Host: Hudson Mills Metropark

Date: 6/29/2013

Time: 10 PM

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Location: Hudson Mills Metropark

Admission: There is a $10 special event daily vehicle permit required after 5 pm; free admission with annual permit.

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Details: A DJ provides music from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Activity Center with a break for fireworks at 10 p.m.

Link: http://dexter.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/ev--hudson-mills-metropark-fireworkds 

Host: Green Oak Township

Date: 06/29/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Shot over Whitmore Lake; will be visible from all shores.

Admission: Free, donations welcome

Details: Across from the Post Office on Main Street is a gathering area with DJ music, games and activities before the fireworks.

Link: http://whitmorelakefireworks.org/ 

Host: Manchester

Date: 07/03/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Carr Park, 600 W. Main St., Manchester

Admission: Free; donations welcome.

Details: Annual display sponsored by the Manchester Men’s Club. 

Link: http://manchestermi.org/

Host: The Henry Ford Museum's 21st Annual Salute to America

Date: 7/3/2013-7/6/2013

Time: Dusk


Location: The Henry Ford Museum

Admission: Varying ticket prices for museum members and non-members. Check the museum's website for details

Details: The party offers music Americana, 19th-century lawn games, picnics and favorite eats from The Henry Ford’s award-winning chefs. Concert concludes with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture featuring the historic cannon of Loomis Battery. Amazing fireworks display accompanied by live patriotic music to immediately follow.

Link: http://www.thehenryford.org/events/annualSalute.aspx 


Host: Plymouth Township Park

Date: 7/3/2013

Time: 10:15 PM

Location: Plymouth Township Park

Admission: Free

Details: Annual fireworks display on July 3, with the Good Old Fashioned Picnic on July 4 at 4pm; also in Township Park.

Host: Trenton Rotary Park

Date: 7/4/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Rotary Park

Admission: Free

Details: The festivities will begin at 8 p.m. with a "Concert in the Park" featuring the talents of the Downriver Community Band. The Trenton Lions Club and Trenton Ice Cream Shop will be selling refreshments at Rotary Park throughout the evening. Families are also encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic dinner.

Link: http://trenton-grosseile.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/guess-what-city-boasts-the-larges... 


Host: Westland Summer Festival

Date: 07/07/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Westland City Hall Grounds, 36601 Ford Rd., Westland

Admission: Fireworks are free; some events or activities may have a charge. 

Details: Annual summer festival runs July 3-7, 2013, with a Carnival, Live Music, Food, and more.

Link: http://westlandfestival.org/ 


Host: 2013 Festival of the Hills

Date: 6/26/2013

Time: 10:06 PM

Location: Borden Park, on the corner of E. Hamlin and John R roads

Admission: Free

Details: Live music and family activities. Rain or shine.

Link: http://rochester.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/your-guide-to-rochesters-summer-events 

Host: Farmington Hills FHortyworks Celebration

Date: 7/3/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: Founders Sports Park

Admission: Free

Details: The FHortyworks celebration marks the city's 40th anniversary and begins at 7 pm with entertainment, refreshments, games, bouncers, face painting and more. Everything is free and open to the public.

Link: http://farmington-mi.patch.com/groups/summer/p/fhortyworks-celebrates-farmington-hills-anniversary 

Host: Royal Oak's Red Run Golf Club Fireworks

Date: 6/27/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: Red Run Golf Course

Admission: Free

Details: This private club puts on a fireworks show each year for its members, but non-members set up around the club's golf course to see the show. Rain date is June 28.

Link: http://royaloak.patch.com/groups/summer/p/royal-oak-fireworks 

Host: Fowlerville Fairgrounds/Community Park

Date: 7/4/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Fowlerville Fairgrounds

Admission: Free

Details: Annual 4th of July event with many activities, a parade, and the fireworks show being the finale.

Link: http://www.fowlervillefamilyfair.com/ 

Host: Michigan Challenge Balloonfest

Date: 6/28/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Howell High School

Admission: Free

Details: MediLodge Fireworks on Friday, and balloon glow on Saturday where 20 balloons will return to the launch field for a dazzling nighttime display complete with pyrotechnics.

Link: http://www.medilodgeofhowell.com/photo-gallery/michigan-challenge-balloonfest-and-the-medilodge-fire... 

Host: Clawson City Park

Date: 7/4/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: City Park

Admission: Free

Details: A wide variety of activities are scheduled, from entertainment to concessions to baseball to a beautiful baby contest.

Link: http://clawson.patch.com/groups/summer/p/clawson-gears-up-for-a-big-4th-of-july 

Host: St. Clair Shores Veterans Memorial Park

Date: 6/28/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Veterans Memorial Park

Admission: $2 entry fee to view the fireworks from the park. Limited $5 parking is also available.

Details: The annual First State Bank Fireworks Extravaganza will be set to music that will be played throughout the park and simulcast on a local radio station.

Link: http://stclairshores.patch.com/groups/summer/p/st-clair-shores-fireworks-to-blast-off-friday 

Host: Stony Creek Metropark

Date: 6/30/2013

Time: 10:05 PM

Location: Stony Creek Metropark

Admission: $10 special event daily vehicle permit required after 5 p.m.

Details: 

Link: http://www.metroparks.com/calendar_item.aspx?ID=3743 

Host: Rackham Golf Course

Date: 7/4/2013

Time: 10:05 PM

Location: Rackham Golf Course

Admission: Free

Details: Spectators will set up lawn chairs and blankets along Ludlow Avenue ahead of the display, which caps a week of festivities in Huntington Woods. Parking will be restricted along Ludlow, Scotia and nearby streets, so visitors are encouraged to walk or ride their bikes to the celebration.

Link: http://berkley.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/never-fear-huntington-woods-fireworks-are-near 

Host: Sparks in the Park

Date: 6/29/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: Milford High School

Admission: Free

Details: Sparks in the Park is a large community event in Highland. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. with The Great Campout. At 4 p.m. food and market vendors open up and musical entertainment starts. There will be children's activities from 5-9 p.m. and the firework show will start at 10 p.m.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/Sparks.in.the.Park 

Host: Oakland County Boat Club

Date: 7/3/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Sylvan Lake

Admission: Admission is free, but Community Center parking will be $15 in advance or $20 day of the the fireworks.

Details: There will be no parking on or along any street from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. on July 3rd, as posted.

Link: http://oaklandcountyboatclub.roundtablelive.org/fireworks

Host: Pine Lake Country Club

Date: 07/03/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: 3300 Pine Lake Rd., West Bloomfield

Admission: Free

Details: Rain date is July 4.

Host: Union Lake

Date: 07/03/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Union Lake

Admission: Free

Details: Rain date is July 13

Host: Upper Straights Lake

Date: 07/06/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Upper Straights Lake, West Bloomfield

Admission: Free

Details: Rain date is July 7. Hosted by the Shady Beach Improvement Association. 

Host: Green Lake

Date: 07/06/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Green Lake, West Bloomfield

Admission: Free

Details: Rain date is July 7. Hosted by the Green Lake Association.

Host: Birmingham

Date: 07/03/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Lincoln Hills Golf Course, 2666 West 14 Mile Rd., Birmingham

Admission: Free; donations welcome.

Details: approximate 7:30pm. Parking is available across the street at Seaholm High School. Picnic baskets, chairs and blankets are welcome, but please, no alcohol, sparklers, or personal fireworks.

Link: http://www.ci.birmingham.mi.us/index.aspx?page=8&recordid=8153 

Host: Lake Orion

Date: 07/04/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Launched from a barge on Lake Orion

Admission: Free

Details: The Fireworks display this year will be provided by Ace Pyro of Manchester, MI.

Link: http://lakeorionfireworks.org/ 

Host: Holly

Date: 07/06/2013

Time: 9:30 PM

Location: Groveland Oaks Park, 14555 Dixie Highway, Holly

Admission: After 5 p.m.: $10/vehicle Oakland County 

Details: Families and friends are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July with a Spectacular Fireworks Display. The whole weekend offers great entertainment and activities for all ages. Fireworks start shortly after dusk. 

Link: http://www.destinationoakland.com/Pages/default.aspx 

Host: Grosse Pointe Farms

Date: 06/29/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: Lake Shore Drive waterfront; near Moross on Harbor Hill Lake Shore Drive

Admission: Free

Details: Two day event, July 29-30, 2013. Music from 7pm – 9:45pm. Regatta too!

Link: 

Host: Sterling Heights Stars and Stripes Festival

Date: 06/30/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: Freedom Hill Park, 14900 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights

Admission: Fireworks are free; some activities may have a fee. 

Details: Festival runs June 28-30, 2013 and includes fireworks on Sunday, laser shows, national music acts, a carnival midway, lots of food and fun for the kids! Check the website for the complete daily schedule.

Link: http://www.starsandstripesfest.com/ 

Host: Wolverine Lake

Date: 07/03/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Launched from the center of the lake, 425 Glengary, Wolverine Lake

Admission: Free

Details: Donations are always gratefully accepted and added to the Village Fireworks Fund.

Link: http://www.wolverinelake.com/Pages/default.aspx 

Host: Taylor Heritage Days

Date: 06/29/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor

Admission: Fireworks are free; other activities may have a fee. 

Details: Lots of events including a carnival; you can get pre-sale carnival tickets for $15.

Link: http://www.taylorheritagedays.com/TaylorHeritageDays/Welcome.html 

Host: Lake St. Clair Metropark

Date: 07/02/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: Lake St Clair Metropark, 31300 Metro Parkway, Harrison Township

Admission: $10 special event daily vehicle permit required after 5 pm; free admission with annual permit. 

Details: Annual fireworks display at Lake St Clair Metro Park.

Link: http://www.metroparks.com/ 

Host: Oakland County Fair

Date: 07/04/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg

Admission: $10

Details: Fair lasts July 4-14, 2013. This year there are fireworks on Opening Day!

Link: http://www.oakfair.org/ 

Host: Clinton Township

Date: 07/10/2013

Time: 

Location: Clinton Township Gazebo (Civic Center), 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township 

Admission: Free

Details: Fireworks following free concert, and pre-show kids events.

Link: http://www.clintontownship-mi.gov/ 

Host: Grosse Pointe Woods

Date: 06/30/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Parcells Middle School, 20600 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods

Admission: Free

Details: Picnic and music before the fireworks at 7 p.m. Rain date is July 1.

Link: http://www.gpwmi.us/ 

Host: Livonia Spree '63

Date: 06/30/2013

Time: 10:15 PM

Location: Ford Field, 14281 Farmington Rd., Livonia

Admission: Fireworks are free; other activities, such as the carnival, have an admission 

Details: Each year the people of Livonia celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the City with a week-long birthday party. Held from June 25-30, 2013, Livonia Spree has something for everyone in the family: delicious food; great music ranging from country to jazz; a fantastic family carnival; and of course, the Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza on Sunday night.

Link: http://www.livoniaspree.com/Spree/Home.html 

Host: Madison Heights Festival in the Park

Date: 06/30/2013

Time: 10 PM

Location: Civic Center Park, 360 W 13 Mile Rd., Madison Heights

Admission: Fireworks are free; some activities may have fees.

Details: Lots of country and western music, and events for the kids such as face painting, inflatables, and more. Events start at 7 p.m., with fireworks at 10 p.m.

Link: http://www.madison-heights.org/ 


Host: Fenton Annual Freedom Festival

Date: 07/04/2013

Time: Dusk

Location: Silver Lake Park, 16000 Jennings Rd., Fenton 

Admission: Free

Details: Fenton’s annual Freedom Festival starts off at 10 a.m. with the parade, and winds up with spectacular fireworks at dusk!

Link: http://business.fentonchamber.com/Events/details/fenton-freedom-festival-151 


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