Fourth of July is fast approaching, and what better way to celebrate America’s independence than with enormous explosions in the sky?
For Independence Day 2023, southeast Michigan residents are celebrating with tons of Fourth of July fireworks displays and fun events — all you have to do is find the right one for you and your family.
Livonia Spree
June 20-25, 2023
- Address: Ford Field Park, 33841 Lyndon St., Livonia
- Cost: Free/entry, fees/rides
This fest celebrates the city’s 73rd birthday with a kid’s zone, costumed characters, pig and duck races, petting farm, music and fireworks the final night.
Bay-Rama Fishfly Festival
June 21-25, 2023
- Address: Downtown New Baltimore area
- Cost: Free, fees for some activities; preregister to enter competitions
The short-lived water bugs drive the theme of this fest, which has a carnival, fireworks, parade, kids activities, cardboard boat race, corn hole tournament and more.
Lite the Night Fireworks
June 22, 2023
- Address: Sibley Square Park, 48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom
- Cost: Free
Bring your own blanket and chairs to this annual fireworks display in Sibley Square Park. Fireworks start promptly once it gets dark.
Taylor Summer Festival
June 22-25, 2023
- Address: Heritage Park, 12303 Pardee Road, Taylor
- Cost: Free/admission, $20-$30/armbands, $10/parking
This fest features live music, carnival rides, fair food and, of course, fireworks.
Fireworks Extravaganza!
June 23, 2023
- Address: Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
- Cost: $3-$5/wristbands, $10/parking in advance
See this firework display, which begins at dusk at Veterans Memorial Park. Purchase parking ahead of time at the Civic Ice Arena.
Riversight & Sound Concert & Fireworks Display
June 23, 2023
- Address: Downtown Mount Clemens, 4125 Riverview Circle, Mount Clemens
- Cost: Free
Arrive early to stake your spot along the riverfront and enjoy the dazzling fireworks show. If the riverfront is packed by the time the display begins at dusk, extra seating is available in the vacant lot next to the court building.
Trenton Summer Festival
June 23-25, 2023
- Address: Downtown Trenton, 2300 Third St., Trenton
- Cost: Free
This annual festival features live performances, vendors, family-friendly areas, beer tent, fireworks and more.
Red, White & Blues Fireworks Festival
June 24, 2023
- Address: John Street Field, 305 N. John St., Highland
- Cost: Free
Enjoy a firework show along with live music, shopping, food and more. For all ages.
The 12th Annual Walled Lake Civic Fund Fireworks Show
June 24, 2023
- Address: Downtown Walled Lake, 142 E. Walled Lake Drive, Walled Lake
- Cost: Free
This fireworks celebration has been happening for the past 12 years. Families can watch the Walled Lake Fireworks light up the sky over Walled Lake. Fireworks begin at dusk.
M1 Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular
June 25, 2023
- Address: M1 Concourse, 1 Concourse Drive, Pontiac
- Cost: $10/Pontiac residents (walk-in, no vehicle), $20/nonresidents (walk-in, no vehicle), $30/track parking (includes driver and passengers), $45/arena parking (includes driver and passengers)
Head to M1 Concourse’s 6th Annual Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular. The firework show will begin at dusk. There will also be live music, food trucks and fireworks at M1 Concourse.
Ford Fireworks
June 26, 2023
- Address: Hart Plaza, 1 Hart Plaza, Detroit
- Cost: Free
This event is recognized as one of America’s largest and most magnificent fireworks displays. It’s a spectacular summer tradition in the city and is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of spectators. The fireworks are shot off from three barges on the Detroit River.
Festival of the Hills
June 28, 2023
- Address: Borden Park, 1400 E. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills
- Cost: Free
Michigan’s second-largest fireworks display is the big draw. Plus, enjoy plenty of family games and live entertainment.
Fireworks at Stony Creek Metropark
June 30, 2023
- Address: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Drive, Shelby Township
- Cost: Free/admission, $10/daily pass
Join the tens of thousands of Macomb County neighbors for the Stony Creek Metropark fireworks show. Participants just need to pack some food, grab a picnic blanket and enjoy the show under the stars. Macomb Symphony Orchestra will be playing their show “Celebrate America”, with special guest the 338th Army Band. Orchestra and Band will play from 7-9:15 p.m. For all ages.
Salute to America: Summer Stroll
June 30-July 3, 2023
- Address: Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Cost: $23.50-$42/ages 5 and up, free/ages 4 and under
Wander through Greenfield Village and enjoy small ensembles from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra scattered around the open-air history museum. American history is proudly on display at the event with choral-singing, ragtime, jazz and more on the setlist. Guests can enjoy marching fifes and drums and a booming fireworks display.
Fireworks at Willow Metropark
July 1, 2023
- Address: Willow Metropark, 23200 S. Huron Road, New Boston
- Cost: Free/admission, $10/daily pass
Willow Metropark sets off a dazzling fireworks display that’s fun for the whole family. Live entertainment provided by the Rick Lieder Trio starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks display begins at 10 p.m.
Independence Fest
July 1, 2023
- Address: Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road, Clarkston
- Cost: Contact for fees
Kick off your Fourth of July festivities with live music, petting zoo, inflatables, rock wall, spray park, stilt walker, face painting, balloon animals and more. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
Fireworks at Kensington Metropark
July 2, 2023
- Address: Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway, Milford
- Cost: Free/admission, $10/daily pass
Catch a colorful display in the night sky with the whole family at this Kensington Metropark fireworks event. Participants just need to pack some food, grab a picnic blanket and enjoy the show under the stars. For all ages.
Lake Erie Metropark Fireworks
July 3, 2023
- Address: Lake Erie Metropark, 32481 W. Jefferson Ave., Brownstown
- Cost: Free/admission, $10/daily pass
Pack your picnic basket and enjoy a night under the stars with a firework display at Lake Erie Metropark. Live entertainment provided by the Rick Lieder Trio beginning at 6 p.m. Fireworks display at 10 p.m.
Clawson 4th of July Freedom Festival
July 4, 2023
- Address: Clawson Park, 935 N. Custer Ave., Clawson
- Cost: Contact for fee
Head to Clawson Park to join in on the Fourth of July fun including live music, food trucks, arts and crafts fair, fireworks and more.
Clinton Township Fireworks
July 5, 2023
- Address: 40700 Romeo Plank Road,Clinton Township
- Cost: Free
Families can enjoy inflatables, face painting, food vendors and live musical performances during the day and a fireworks show at dusk.
Uncle Sam Jam
July 6-9, 2023
- Address: Civic Center Park, 24135 Hall Road, Woodhaven
- Cost: $30/all day ride passes, $10/monster truck ride, $10-$15/parking
Enjoy a carnival, live music, axe throwing, cornhole tournaments, freak show, petting zoo, monster truck rides and fireworks, too.
New Haven Red, Hot & Blue Festival
July 14, 2023
- Address: 57700 Gratiot Ave., New Haven
- Cost: Contact for details
Enjoy food and tons of fun for all ages at this event. There will also be live music from Killer Vibe and fireworks afterwards.
This post was originally published in 2016 and is updated regularly.
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