Southeast Michigan Fireworks 2016

Stony Creek Metropark fireworks

Jun 24, 2016

Time: dusk Friday
Address: 4300 Main Park Drive, Shelby Township
Cost: $10/vehicle entry, $15/after 5 p.m., free/with annual permit
Phone: [phone]
Visit the park during the day to enjoy all of the family-friendly fun they offer, and stick around until dusk to see this annual display.

Taylor Summer Festival

Jun 25, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Saturday
Address: Heritage Park, near Sheridan Community Center, 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor
Cost: free/general, $5/parking; additional fees for rides and entertainment
Phone: [phone]
This spectacular fireworks display happens at 10 p.m. on Saturday, but you can make it a complete day of fun with carnival rides, a petting farm, live entertainment and more. The full fest runs June 23-26, 2016.

Kensington Metro Park Fireworks

Jun 25, 2016

Time: 10:10 p.m. Saturday
Address: 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
Cost: $10/vehicle entry before 5 p.m., $15/vehicle entry after 5 p.m.
Phone: [phone]
Celebrate America’s independence at this fireworks display over Kent Lake. Get there early to find a good spot.

Lake Orion Jubilee Fireworks

Jun 25, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Saturday
Address: Downtown Lake Orion near Green’s Park, off of M-24, south of Flint Street
Cost: free, fees/ride wristband
The Lake Orion Lions put on their annual Jubilee Carnival June 23-26, 2016 in the downtown Lake Orion area. It features a midway full of rides and games, and a fireworks display on Saturday.

Van Buren Township Fireworks

Jun 25, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Saturday
Address: Beck Road baseball fields, between Tyler Road and the I-94 North service drive, Van Buren Township
Cost: free
Phone: [phone]
This fireworks display at dusk is preceded by music spun by a live DJ and food and drink for sale.

Willow Metro Park Fireworks

Jun 26, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Sunday
Address: Willow Metropark, 23200 S. Huron Road, New Boston
Cost: $15/special event vehicle entry
Phone: [phone]
Head to the park early to enjoy the pool and other entertainment before this Independence Day display.

Livonia Spree at Ford Field

Jun 26, 2016

Time: 10:15 p.m. Sunday
Address: Ford Field, Farmington and Lyndon roads, Livonia
Cost: Free/entry, fees/rides
Phone: [phone]
This annual, which happens June 21-26 this year, goes out with a bang during this 30-minute fireworks display, put on by the Livonia Anniversary Committee. If you come before the show, you can enjoy tons of other festival fun including games and rides.

Madison Heights Festival in the Park

Jun 26, 2016

Time: 7 p.m./event starts, 10 p.m. /fireworks Sunday
Address: Civic Center Park, 360 W. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
Cost: free/fireworks, fees/some events, activities
Phone: [phone]
This annual fest will get you outdoors this summer to enjoy music games and fun activities for kids including airbrush tattoos, spin art, face painting and inflatables. A colorful fireworks display ends your day at 10 p.m.

Lake Erie Metropark Fireworks

Jun 28, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Tuesday
Address: 32481 W. Jefferson Ave., Brownstown
Cost: $15/special vehicle event pass
Phone: [phone]
Catch live music by Cruizin’ Jupiter starting at 6 p.m., and enjoy some of the attractions offered at the park, before this annual celebration of America’s independence.

Rochester Festival of the Hills Fireworks

Jun 29, 2016

Time: activities begin at 6 p.m.; fireworks 10:06 p.m.
Address: Borden Park, 1400 E. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills
Cost: free
Phone: [phone]
Enjoy family fun, games and live entertainment starting at 6 p.m. and stick around for the fireworks show, which boasts being the second largest display in the state. Be sure to bring an umbrella because the show will go on, rain or shine.

Hudson Mills Metro-park Fireworks

Jun 29, 2016

Time: 7-11 p.m. Wednesday
Address: Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N. Territorial Road, Dexter
Cost: $10/vehicle entry before 5 p.m., $15/vehicle entry after 5 p.m.
Phone: [phone]
Enjoy music spun by a live DJ and food before this annual display begins.

Romulus Community Fireworks

Jun 30, 2016

Time:Thursday (Dusk)
Address: Behind Romulus Middle School and Wick Elementary School, Wick and Ozga roads, Romulus
Cost: free
Phone: [phone]
This annual display is put on by the local Rotary Club and can be seen from the area surrounding Romulus Middle and Wick Elementary schools. Complete your experience with food and glowing gear for sale in this area.

Salute to America (June 30-July 3)

Jun 30, 2016

Times: 6-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; fireworks start around 9:45 p.m.
Address: Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
Cost: nonmembers: $25/ages 13-plus, $15.50/ages 5-12; $6/parking; members: $21.25/ages 13-plus, $13.25/ages 5-12; $6/parking (prices are $4 more at the door for members and nonmembers)
Phone: [phone]
It’s a four-day celebration including games for kids, music by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and a fireworks’ display to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.

Freedom Fireworks at Addison Oaks County Park

Jul 1, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Friday; times for weekend events will be set closer to the event
Address: 1480 W. Romeo Road, Leonard
Cost: Fireworks on July 1: $10/vehicle after noon, free/with annual permit; additional festivities and days: $5/residents, $12/non-residents
Phone: [phone]
Kick off a weekend of fun at this fireworks display at dusk on July 1. Stick around the whole weekend, through July 4, for tons of family fun including a bicycle parade, DJ, face painters, inflatables, and wagon rides.

Hazel Park Raceway Fireworks

Jul 1, 2016

Time: 10:30-11 p.m. fireworks (after last race)
Address: 1650 E. 10 Mile Road, Hazel Park
Cost: free/admission, free/parking; fees vary/food
Phone: [phone]
Arrive early (around 6 or 7 p.m.) to beat the crowds and to check out some thoroughbred racing and live music. After the last race, stick around for a dazzling fireworks display. There’s food for sale at this event, too.

Grosse Pointe Farms Regatta and Fireworks (July 1-3)

Jul 1, 2016

Time: Saturday (Dusk)
Address: Pier Park, 350 Lake Shore Drive, Grosse Pointe Farms
Cost: free
Phone: [phone] (Grosse Pointe Farms City Hall)
The 2016 Regatta is hosted by the Grosse Pointe Farms Boat Club and features a free concert all weekend, and a fireworks display on Saturday. Performers include Soul Provider Band, LLC and Rock of Asia.

Fireworks at Groveland Oaks Park

Jul 2, 2016

Time: Saturday (Dusk)
Address: Groveland Oaks Park, 14555 Dixie Highway, Holly
Cost: $10/vehicle entry after 5 p.m.
Phone: [phone]
Head out to the campground to enjoy a fireworks display, hosted by the Village of Holly.

Lake Orion Fourth of July Fireworks

Jul 2, 2016

Time: Saturday (rain date is Sunday, July 3)
Address: Green’s Park, 100 S. Park Blvd., Lake Orion
Cost: $6/single day park pass
Phone: [phone]
It’s Michigan’s first dueling fireworks event. Pick a spot on the front or back of the lake and watch the two fireworks displays light up the night, at the same time. There’s a big boat full of kids’ activities happening this night, too.

Whitmore Lake Fireworks

Jul 2, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Saturday
Address: Whitmore Lake, viewing area across from the post office (9725 Main St.)
Cost: free; donations welcome
Phone: [phone]
This annual patriotic display kicks off your weekend of Independence Day celebrations.

White Lake Fireworks

Jul 2, 2016

Time: 9-11 p.m. Saturday
Address: White Lake, Highland Township
Cost: free
Phone: [phone]
Gather in Goodrich Park to see this annual display, which is put on by the White Lake Rotary.

Wolverine Lake Tiki Night and Fireworks

Jul 3, 2016

Time: Sunday (Dusk)
Address: Launched centrally from Wolverine Lake
Cost: free
Phone: [phone]
Enjoy two spectacles brightening up the night sky: a variety of Tiki candles on the shore and, of course, the fireworks show over the lake.

Manchester Fireworks Display

Jul 3, 2016

Time: Sunday (Dusk)
Address: Carr Park, 600 W. Main St., Manchester
Cost: free, donations welcome
Phone: [phone]
This annual display is set to start at around 10:15 p.m., and is put on by the Manchester Mens Club. Get there early to get a good seat.

Sylvan Lake Fireworks

Jul 3, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Sunday
Address: Over Sylvan Lake, by Oakland County Boat Club, 2330 Ferndale St., Sylvan Lake
Cost: free, donations welcome. The city offers parking at the Community Center for $15/advance, $20/day of fireworks; you must have a pass to park here. Contact the city for parking questions.
Phone: event questions: 248-682-9870; parking questions: 248-682-1440
The Oakland County Boat Club sponsors this fun display, which shoots off from a barge in the center of the lake.

Plymouth Township Fireworks

Jul 3, 2016

Time: 10:15 p.m. Sunday
Address: Township Park, 46640 Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth
Cost: free
Phone: [phone]
This fantastic display happens just in time for Independence Day.

Stars and Stripes Festival

Jul 3, 2016

Times: 10:30 p.m. Sunday
Address: Freedom Hill County Park, 15000 Metropolitan Parkway, Sterling Heights
Cost: free/entry, $25/carnival ride wristband
Phone: [phone]
This big bad display closes out this annual shebang on Sunday night, but you can head out Thursday-Sunday for tons of family fun.

Clawson Fourth of July Festival

Jul 4, 2016

Times: Monday (Dusk)
Address: Clawson City Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., Clawson
Cost: $2/person
Phone: [phone]
The annual celebration features musical performances, an arts and craft show, a carnival, fun run and more. If you head out on the Fourth, you can celebrate America’s independence the right way with this spectacular fireworks display.

Independence Fest in Clarkston

Jul 4, 2016

Times: 10 p.m. Monday
Address: Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
Cost: $5/parking until 6 p.m. $10/car after 6 p.m.
Phone: [phone]
The day kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m., followed by a craft show, games for kids, inflatables, music, carnival rides and much more. Stick around until the end because a fireworks display shoots off shortly after dusk.

Gibraltar July Fourth Festival and Fireworks

Jul 4, 2016

Times: Monday (Dusk)
Address: behind Parsons Elementary School, 14473 Middle Gibraltar Road, Gibraltar
Cost: free
Phone: [phone]
A carnival kicks off this shindig on the third, and this fireworks display finishes it at dusk on the fourth.

Huntington Woods Fireworks

Jul 4, 2016

Time: 10:05 p.m. Monday
Address: Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W. 10 Mile Road, Huntington Woods
Cost: free
Phone: [phone]
The local golf course is the perfect spot to see this annual display. Residents are encouraged to bike; others can park at the course lot – be sure to get there early to get a good spot.

Seymour Celebration Fireworks in Oxford (July 7-9)

Jul 7, 2016

Time: Friday-Saturday (Dusk)
Address: Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road, Oxford
Cost: free, $5/parking after 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, $20/ride wristbands
Phone: [phone]
The festival runs July 7-9, 2016, and features all of the fun of a hometown carnival including rides and live entertainment. Catch two spectacular firework displays Friday and Saturday at dusk.

Oakland County Fair

Jul 8, 2016

Time: fireworks dusk on opening day (Friday July 8); Full fair runs July 8-17 (visit website for listing with full schedule of times)
Address: Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg
Cost: $10/parking and entry, $5/admission if you walk into the grounds
Phone: [phone]
Kick off your fair week with a beautiful fireworks display on opening day. Stick around through July 17, 2016, for lots more hometown family fun.

Uncle Sam Jam

Jul 8, 2016

Time: 10 p.m. Friday
Address: Civic Center Park, 23101 Hall Road, Woodhaven
Cost: Free
Phone: [phone]
The whole weekend offers a midway, petting zoo, animal exhibits and more leading up to a huge fireworks display.