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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.
Event cost: Free; $10/daily pass
Event time: 10-10:30 p.m. June 28, 2025
Enjoy food, fun and fireworks at this annual all ages event.
Event cost: Contact for details
Event time: 4 p.m. July 12, 2025
Families can enjoy inflatables, face painting, food vendors and live musical performances during the day and a fireworks show at dusk.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-8:30 p.m./pre-show activities, 8:30-10 p.m./concert, 10:05 p.m./fireworks begin, July 9, 2025
See this firework display, which begins at dusk at Veterans Memorial Park. Purchase wristbands and parking ahead of time at the Civic Ice Arena.
Event cost: $3/advanced residents, $5/advanced non-residents, $5/at the gate for residents and non-residents; $10/parking pass in advance
Event time: 3 p.m./people with wristbands, 10:10/fireworks begin, June 27,...
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 time: 7 p.m. June 27, 2025
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.
Event cost: Free/admission, $10/daily pass
Event time: 10-10:30 p.m., June 27, 2025
Recognized as one of America’s largest and most magnificent fireworks displays, this popular event, which is produced by The Parade Company, is 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...
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.
Event cost: Contact for fee
Event time: 10-9 p.m. July 4, 2024
Go shopping from local vendors and Michigan business owners, enjoy live music, games and a free kids zone with bounce houses at this event.
Event cost: $3/at the door, free/ages 12 and under; free parking
Event time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 29-30, 2024
Celebrate the 4th of July in 19th century fashion at Cobblestone Farm. Enjoy family-friendly outdoor games, crafts, music and other patriotic fun. Also, explore the historic Benajah Ticknor house and appreciate their newest collection of women’s dresses throughout the decades of 1820–1920s.
Event cost: $2/adult, $1/seniors & children
Event time: noon-4 p.m....
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
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...
