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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
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
