Where to See Fireworks in Detroit this Summer

Story by Lindsay Whitman Drewes

What is summer in Detroit without an incredible fireworks display? Metro Detroit has loads of celebrations, festivals, and fireworks throughout the summer.

Watch as firecrackers light up the city skyline, burst over Comerica park, illuminate the river, or crackle over Greenfield Village. Enjoy live music, food vendors, and family fun at area festivals. This summer is the perfect time to stretch out on a blanket, stare up at the sky and watch a dazzling light show across many Metro Detroit locations.

Check out this list of fireworks displays throughout Metro Detroit. The dates range from late June through mid-July for most of the area's festivals and exhibits. But if you miss the early summer fireworks shows, you can always catch a Friday Night Tigers home game for Friday Night Fireworks after the game. It's time to get your Red, White, and Boom on!

Comerica Park Friday Night Fireworks

Dates: Friday nights with home games throughout the summer and July 4th
Location: Comerica Park
2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Fireworks follow every Friday night game, plus there’s a special Independence Day fireworks display. It’s a wonder to watch fireworks burst over the field and illuminate the buildings surrounding it. It's a fantastic fireworks display you can catch throughout the summer.

2023 Ford Fireworks

Date: Monday, June 26, 2023 at 10:06pm
Location: Downtown Detroit
1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226

Relish in Detroit's largest fireworks display that illuminates the city skyline. The Parade Company and Ford present the 65th Annual Fireworks along the Detroit River.

Rochester Hills Festival of the Hills

Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Location: Borden Park
345 John R Rd Rochester Hills, Michigan 48307

Enjoy family-friendly musical entertainment, food vendors, and Oakland County's
largest fireworks show.

Salute to America

Date: Friday, June 30 through Monday, July 3, 2023
Location: Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI
Time: 5-10pm

Stroll through Greenfield Village and listen to live music from America's past, including choral singing, ragtime, jazz, and more. Dusk is the time to set up a blanket on the Village Green and enjoy an American tribute by Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The magical historical evening will have a stunning finale with the "1812" Overture performance, cannon fire, and fireworks show.

"Cars Under the Stars" Fireworks Spectacular

Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Location: M1 Concourse
1 Concourse Dr, Pontiac, MI

Head over during the evening to enjoy food trucks, craft beer, and live music by Vavroom.

Downtown Fireworks at Highlands

Date: Monday, June 26, 2023
Location: Highlands
400 Renaissance Center floor 71, Detroit, MI

Make reservations in advance for a chance to enjoy a great view of the fireworks and a four-course meal. At 8 pm, the 72nd floor will also be open with a cash bar as an additional option for viewing the fireworks and enjoying the evening.

Lake Erie Metropark Fireworks

Date: Monday, July 3, 2023
Location: Lake Erie Metropark
32481 W Jefferson Ave, Brownstown Charter Twp, MI

Enjoy a night in the open air with live music by Rick Lieder Trio, beginning at 6 pm and ending with a stunning fireworks display.

Lake Oakland Fireworks

Date: Satuday, July 1, 2023
Location: Over Lake Oakland Dill Drive
Waterford, Michigan 48329

Van Buren Township Fireworks

Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Location: Beck Ball Fields
10854-10856 Beck Rd, Van Buren Charter Township, MI

Pack a picnic, spend time with friends, and enjoy a great fireworks show.

Livonia SPREE

Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Location: Ford Field, 33841 Lyndon, Livonia, MI

Livonia SPREE is a weeklong celebration of the founding of Livonia. The celebration comes to a close with a Grand Finale Fireworks Extravaganza.

Fireworks at Willow Metropark

Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
Location: Willow Metropark
23200 S Huron Rd, New Boston, MI

Kick off a night in nature with live music from Rick Lieder Trio beginning at 6 pm, then enjoy a gorgeous fireworks display.

Taylor Summer Festival

Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Heritage Park
12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI

Red, White & Blues Fireworks Festival

Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Location: 305 N. John St, Highland, MI 48357
Come for a night of music, food, friends, and fireworks.

Red White & Boom Fireworks

Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Location: Clawson Park
935 N. Custer Clawson, MI 48017

The Freedom Festival is a fun-filled day starting with a Firecracker run in the morning, followed by a parade, arts and craft fair, food trucks, and ending with fireworks.

Festival in the Park

Date: Sunday, June 25, 2023
Location: Civic Center Park, Madison Heights
360 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI

The festival fun begins at 7 pm and includes face painting, inflatables, air-brushed tattoos, food vendors, and live music.

4th of July Independence Weekend at Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA

Date: Saturday, July 1, 2023
Location: Detroit / Ann Arbor KOA Holiday
6680 Bunton Rd, Ypsilanti, MI

Independence Weekend has lots of fun at Detroit/Ann Arbor KOA. Camping, kids' activities, arts and crafts, and a Saturday fireworks show are some of the exciting activities planned.

Uncle Sam Jam

Date: Friday, July 7, 2023
Location: Woodhaven Civic Center Park
23101 Hall Rd., Woodhaven, Michigan, 48183

This four-day festival has everything from live music, monster truck rides, ax throwing, a petting zoo, and more. Fireworks take place on Friday at dusk.

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