Fourth of July Fireworks in Michigan: 10 Displays to Check Out in 2025
Jake Newby
| 4 min read
If you’re here, you must be wondering where you can go to watch the best fireworks in Michigan during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
As you get your Independence Day plans in order, check out this list of 10 of the biggest, most elaborate fireworks displays and festivals planned across Michigan in 2025. The events are listed in order by date.
Ford Fireworks
When: 10 p.m. Monday, June 23
Where: 1 Hart Plaza in Detroit
Details: Detroit’s Ford Fireworks is celebrating its 67th edition. Ford Fireworks put on a large display of fireworks that are visible for miles over the Detroit River with more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects and broadcast live on WDIV-Local 4. The event is free and open to the public with amazing views from Hart Plaza, Belle Isle and across our beautiful city. For more details, visit the site here.
Where: 1 Hart Plaza in Detroit
Details: Detroit’s Ford Fireworks is celebrating its 67th edition. Ford Fireworks put on a large display of fireworks that are visible for miles over the Detroit River with more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects and broadcast live on WDIV-Local 4. The event is free and open to the public with amazing views from Hart Plaza, Belle Isle and across our beautiful city. For more details, visit the site here.
Shelby Township and Stony Creek Metropark Fireworks
When: 10 p.m. Friday, June 27
Where: Stony Creek Metropark at 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Twp.
Details: Tens of thousands of our neighbors gather over picnics and under the stars to enjoy this celebration and fireworks display. Live entertainment and vendors keep the atmosphere up until the fireworks display at 10 p.m. A Metroparks car pass is needed to enter and for parking. Learn more here.
Where: Stony Creek Metropark at 4300 Main Park Road, Shelby Twp.
Details: Tens of thousands of our neighbors gather over picnics and under the stars to enjoy this celebration and fireworks display. Live entertainment and vendors keep the atmosphere up until the fireworks display at 10 p.m. A Metroparks car pass is needed to enter and for parking. Learn more here.
Kensington Metropark Fireworks
When: 10 p.m. Saturday, June 28
Where: Kensington Metropark at 4570 Huron River Parkway in Milford
Details: The annual fireworks display in Kensington will start at 10 p.m., so make sure to get there ahead of time. The Kensington fireworks festival brings together tens of thousands of neighbors for snacks, fun and fireworks.
Where: Kensington Metropark at 4570 Huron River Parkway in Milford
Details: The annual fireworks display in Kensington will start at 10 p.m., so make sure to get there ahead of time. The Kensington fireworks festival brings together tens of thousands of neighbors for snacks, fun and fireworks.
Willow Metropark Fireworks
When: At dusk Sunday, June 29
Where: Willow Metropark at 23200 S. Huron Road in New Boston
Details: The fireworks display will begin at dusk. Plan to arrive early for this free and popular fireworks event. Enjoy the park trails, playground and live entertainment provided by the American Ages Band prior to the fireworks. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required for this event.
Where: Willow Metropark at 23200 S. Huron Road in New Boston
Details: The fireworks display will begin at dusk. Plan to arrive early for this free and popular fireworks event. Enjoy the park trails, playground and live entertainment provided by the American Ages Band prior to the fireworks. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required for this event.
Bay City Fireworks Festival
When: Thursday, July 3 through Saturday, July 5
Where: Wenona Park at 111 Center Ave. in Bay City and Veterans Memorial Park at John F Kennedy Drive in Bay City
Details: People travel from all over the United States to witness the Bay City amazing fireworks display. Whether you see the magnificent displays on either of the first two nights, you should know the magnificent grand finale show is put on the third evening. Learn more from the festival site.
Where: Wenona Park at 111 Center Ave. in Bay City and Veterans Memorial Park at John F Kennedy Drive in Bay City
Details: People travel from all over the United States to witness the Bay City amazing fireworks display. Whether you see the magnificent displays on either of the first two nights, you should know the magnificent grand finale show is put on the third evening. Learn more from the festival site.
Frankenmuth Fireworks at Volksläufe, The People’s Race
When: 9:30 p.m. July 3
Where: Downtown Frankenmuth
Details: Each year, the Frankenmuth Jaycees present this exciting and enjoyable Independence Day experience which includes races on July 4, as well as a fireworks celebration the night of July 3. Learn more from Frankenmuth’s website.
Where: Downtown Frankenmuth
Details: Each year, the Frankenmuth Jaycees present this exciting and enjoyable Independence Day experience which includes races on July 4, as well as a fireworks celebration the night of July 3. Learn more from Frankenmuth’s website.
Lake Erie Metropark Fireworks
When: 10 p.m. July 3
Where: 32481 W. Jefferson Ave. in Brownstown Charter Township
Details: Lake Erie Metropark hosts its annual fireworks show at dusk. Plan to arrive early to claim your spot and enjoy the park. Enjoy the park trails, playground and live entertainment provided by the Rick Lieder Trio prior to the fireworks at 10 p.m.
Where: 32481 W. Jefferson Ave. in Brownstown Charter Township
Details: Lake Erie Metropark hosts its annual fireworks show at dusk. Plan to arrive early to claim your spot and enjoy the park. Enjoy the park trails, playground and live entertainment provided by the Rick Lieder Trio prior to the fireworks at 10 p.m.
Grandville July 4 Celebration
When: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4
Where: Grandville Oakestown Intermediate School at 3535 Wilson Ave SW in Grandville
Details: Grandville has celebrations, events and entertainment from June 28 to July 4. Ending the celebrations is the fireworks display at dark on the night of July 4. Learn more at the Grandville site.
Where: Grandville Oakestown Intermediate School at 3535 Wilson Ave SW in Grandville
Details: Grandville has celebrations, events and entertainment from June 28 to July 4. Ending the celebrations is the fireworks display at dark on the night of July 4. Learn more at the Grandville site.
Traverse City 4th – The National Cherry Festival
When: 10:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Open Space Park in Traverse City
Details: Traverse City’s National Cherry festival runs from June 28 to July 5. The fireworks display is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. July4. There are parades, entertainmentvenders are more throughout the festival. Learn more at the festival site.
Where: Open Space Park in Traverse City
Details: Traverse City’s National Cherry festival runs from June 28 to July 5. The fireworks display is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. July4. There are parades, entertainmentvenders are more throughout the festival. Learn more at the festival site.
Annual Grand Rapids Fireworks
When: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 5
Where: Ah-Nab-Awen Park at 220 Front Ave. NW in Grand Rapids
Details: The skies over Grand Rapids will explode in vibrant colors of the rainbow as the annual Grand Rapids fireworks return. The fireworks top off an exciting day of activities for all ages, including live entertainment and evening concerts, planned at downtown’ Grand Rapids’ Ah-Nab-Awen Park. Fireworks begin at 10:30 p.m., and entertainment and food are available all evening leading up to the display. Learn more from Experience Grand Rapids.
Where: Ah-Nab-Awen Park at 220 Front Ave. NW in Grand Rapids
Details: The skies over Grand Rapids will explode in vibrant colors of the rainbow as the annual Grand Rapids fireworks return. The fireworks top off an exciting day of activities for all ages, including live entertainment and evening concerts, planned at downtown’ Grand Rapids’ Ah-Nab-Awen Park. Fireworks begin at 10:30 p.m., and entertainment and food are available all evening leading up to the display. Learn more from Experience Grand Rapids.
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