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There will be three events to choose from; a firecracker 5K, One Mile Fun Run and a Kids' 200-meter dash. Virtual options available, too. Event cost: $45+ Event time: 8 a.m.-noon July 4, 2022

This fireworks celebration has been happening for the past 11 years. Families can watch the Walled Lake Fireworks light up the sky over Walled Lake. Fireworks begin at dusk. Event cost: Free Event time: 9-10:30 p.m. June 25, 2022

Bring your own blanket and chairs to their annual fireworks display in Sibley Square Park.  Fireworks start promptly once it gets dark after the Wixom Family Fun Night activities. Event cost: Free Event time: 6-10 p.m. June 23, 2022

Enjoy a walk through Indian Springs Metropark to celebrate Independence Day. On the walk, you will visit park wetlands and prairies to look for plants, insects and other parts of the landscape that come in hues of red, white and blue. Participants are encouraged to bring a smartphone or...

Join the United Shore Professional Baseball League for a night of baseball, fireworks and fun. The gates open at 6 p.m., with the first 750 kids in the stadium receiving a free T-shirt! The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers are facing  the Westside Woolly Mammoths, starting at 7:05 p.m., and will...

Celebrate this year's parade theme, "America the Beautiful," surrounded by bands, floats, mascots, antique cars and more. Be sure to discover the best spots before July 5 to get the best view along the new route. Due to COVID-19, the parade has downsized this year to a maximum of...

Jam along to the Dave Hamilton Band and dine on food trucks selling Mexican and Greek dishes before the Independence Day Fireworks Show, which will light up at dusk. The band will perform from the Showmobile Stage behind the Community Center. The rain date is July 3. Event Cost: Free Event...

Celebrate with 3,000 other spectators at the 4th annual “Cars Under the Stars” fireworks display, which will feature food trucks, craft beer and live music. The fireworks show begins at 9:45 p.m. Event Cost: $5 for Pontiac residents, $10 for non-residents; $20 track parking, $45 arena parking Event Times: 6-10:30 p.m.,...

Guests can arrive as early as 2 p.m. to snag the best spot for viewing the fireworks show at Veterans Memorial Park. The rain date is June 26. Event Cost: $3 for residents, $5 for non-residents and day-of guests; pre-registration encouraged Event Times: 9 p.m., Friday, June 25

Arrive early to stake your spot along the riverfront to 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. Event Cost: Free Events Times: 6:30 p.m., June 24, 2022

Catch a colorful display in the night sky with the whole family at the Kensington Metropark fireworks event. Fireworks begin at dusk. Event Cost: Free with daily/annual Metroparks pass Event Times: 10:10 p.m. July 2, 2022

Before enjoying the fireworks at Shelby Township's Independence Day event at 10 p.m., check out the Food Truck Rally running from 4-9:30 p.m. or the five ball diamonds at the park. The rain date is July 2. Event Cost: Free Event Times: 10 p.m., Thursday, July 1