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Fourth of July Events in Southeast Michigan
Fireworks, parades and more are in store for Independence Day! Celebrate the holiday at these 2012 festivals in metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and beyond.
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Grosse Pointe Shores Fireworks
- Address: Private event at Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 788 Lake Shore Drive, but fireworks may be viewable from the area
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Holly Fireworks
- Address: Lakeside Park, Bush Lake, Holly
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Huntington Woods Fireworks
- Address: Rackham Golf Course, Scotia and I-696
- Time: 10:05 p.m.
- Cost: Free
This annual community happens over the local golf course.
Northville Parade Celebration
- Address: Route goes from Griswold to Main Streets, Main to Wing and Wing to Cady; then Cady to First, First to Fairbrook and Fairbrook to Northville Downs; downtown Northville
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Cost: Free
Music, floats, clowns, children's characters, vintage and classic cars, a bike parade, pet parade and "even a few celebs" will all be on hand.
Ortonville Independence Day Fireworks
- Address: Brandon Middle School off M-15, Ortonville
- Time: Dusk
- Cost: Free
Parking available at Brandon High School, Harvey-Swanson Elementary School and Brandon Fletcher Intermediate School. Donations for the event cheerfully accepted!
Plymouth Good Old Fashioned Town Picnic
- Address: Township Park, 46640 Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth
- Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cost: Free
Hot dogs, chips, pop and ice cream available for purchase, as well as games and live entertainment.
Trenton Independence Day Fireworks
- Address: Main viewing area is Rotary Park, but there's excellent viewing along the riverfront
- Time: Dusk
- Cost: Free
Entertainment abounds in this event that promises to be bigger than ever. Catch a patriotic concert by the Downriver Community Band beforehand at 8 p.m.
Westland Summer Festival
- Address: Westland City Hall Grounds, 36601 Ford Road, Westland
- Time: 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, noon-midnight June 30-July 1, 4 p.m.-midnight July 2-3, noon-midnight July 4
- Cost: Free, some events and activities may charge
Five days of fun conclude with rides, arts and crafts, food, exotic animals and more; the fireworks topper is tonight (July 4)!
Willow Metropark Fireworks
- Address: 17845 Savage Road, New Boston
- Time: 10 p.m.
- Cost: $5/vehicle, $10 after 5 p.m., free/with annual permit
Boogie Dynamite and Rick Lieder Band perform before the fireworks.
Friday, July 6, 2012
Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals Baseball Game Fireworks
- Address: Comerica Park, Detroit
- Time: Dusk
- Cost: Game ticket to enter park: $17-$85
Pepsi presents this family fun night with a "Country Night" theme. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. The Friday Night Fireworks is a tradition at home games.
Hazel Park Raceway Fireworks
- Address: Dequindre Road at 10 Mile Road, Hazel Park
- Time: About 11 p.m. (after last race)
- Cost: Free admission, parking
Before the big show, catch a little horse racing action (watch from the big windows of the on-site restaurant). Before the sky show, catch '50s free music by Moose & Da Sharks in the gazebo area. There's outdoor barbecue, too.
