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 - June - September

Location: Comerica Park | 2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

Fireworks follow every Friday night game. 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.

Annual Ford Fireworks Show - June

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 - June

Location: Borden Park | 345 John R Rd Rochester Hills, Michigan 4830

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

Salute to America - July

Location: Greenfield Village | 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI

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 - June

Location: M1 Concourse | 1 Concourse Dr, Pontiac, MI

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

Lake Oakland Fireworks

Location: Over Lake Oakland Dill Drive | Waterford, Michigan 48329

Lake Oakland Fireworks is a group of dedicated volunteers who are committed to sustaining the Lake Oakland's annual fireworks spectacular.

Livonia SPREE - June

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

Location: Willow Metropark | 23200 S Huron Rd, New Boston, MI

Kick off a night in nature with live music then enjoy a gorgeous fireworks display.

Taylor Summer Festival - June

Location: Heritage Park | 12111 Pardee Rd, Taylor, MI

Red, White & Blues Fireworks Festival - June

Location: Highland | 305 N. John St, Highland, MI 48357

Come for a night of music, food, friends, and fireworks. There will be free kids’ activities, face painting, bounce houses, food trucks, crafts and vendors before the fireworks celebration at dusk.

Red White & Boom Fireworks - July

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.

Uncle Sam Jam

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, fireworks and more.