Happy Independence Day!!!
This weekend is full of fun every where in + around Detroit! If you are looking for a great list to find local firework displays, parades or festivals near you be sure to check out our summer guide, Detroit Moms Blog :: Detroit + Metro-Detroit Fireworks Guide 2014. The list is full of great information and is organized by county. It covers Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Livingston, Macomb County+ our Metroparks!
If you love buying local and love farm fresh food we have something new for you to check out, Detroit Moms Blog :: Local Farmers Market Guide 2014. We hope it helps you find the perfect location near you! If heading out this holiday weekend be sure to visit the markets website to make sure it is open!
Maybe you are planning to have a long extended vacation weekend at home or just planning to have a great holiday weekend packed with family fun, check out the Detroit Moms Blog :: Our Summer Wish List. This list is full of ideas that can help you make your weekend to-do list full of adventure and family fun! It is going to be a great weekend in Michigan! EnJoY +have a sparkly, safe Fourth of July!
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Weekend Happenings
The Henry Ford Salute to America
This is an amazing event at the Henry Ford featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Imagine enjoying a picnic with your family while watching and listening to an orchestrated fireworks display… You can at The Henry Ford. Enjoy the historic venue all decked out for an amazing Independence Day celebration.
{Date}
July 2nd – July 5th
{Times}
6:oo p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
{Cost}
Non-Member Adult 13+ $24 ($28 day of pricing)
Non-member Youth 5-12 $15 ($19 day of pricing)
4 and under FREE
(discount pricing for members)
{Location}
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn
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{Downtown Northville} Independence Day Parade
Come celebrate the Fourth of July in Downtown Northville, they host an Independence Day Parade down Main Street. At noon head to Ford Field located adjacent to the historic Mill Race Village and catch an All-American baseball game! While watching the Metro-Detroit vintage baseball league, have a picnic and stroll through the historic village.
{Date}
July 4th
{Times}
Parade begins at 10:00 a.m.
Baseball Game begins at noon
Mill Race Village is open from 12p.m. to 4 p.m.
{Cost}
Free
{Location}
Downtown Northville
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{Downtown Plymouth} Good Morning USA Parade
The Fourth of July Celebration kicks off on Thursday night with a spectacular fireworks display. The Parade begins early Saturday morning with thousands expected. Following the parade be sure to visit the Plymouth Township Park for a festive All-American picnic and bike decorating contest!
{Date}
July 3rd ~ Fireworks 2t 10:15 p.m.
July 4th ~ Parade + Picnic beginning at 9 a.m.
{Cost}
Free
(There are $5 parking lots for the fireworks)
{Location}
Downtown Plymouth
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{Downtown Milford} 4th of July Parade
Join the Milford Historical Society as they host the 4th of July Parade that steps down Main Street.
{Date}
July 4th at 11:00 a.m.
{Cost}
Free
{Location}
Downtown Milford
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Oakpark Parade and Fun Day
The day starts with a 5K run followed by a community supported pancake breakfast. Then more fun is waiting for the family to enjoy all day. Food, games, pony rides and more.
{Date}
July 4th
{Times}
Run at 8:00 a.m.
Fair begins at 10:00 a.m.
Parade begins at 11:00 a.m.
{Cost}
Free
{Location}
Oak Park
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Clawson 4th of July Festival
Clawson hosts an eventful holiday by starting their celebration on Thursday and ending on Saturday. You will find fireworks, parade, a fair ground, games, 1 mile run, 5K, arts + crafts and food!
{Date}
July 3rd – July 4th
{Times}
Thursday::Food Concessions and Amusement Rides in the City Park from 3-9 p.m.
Friday::1 Mile Firecracker Run and Parade at 9:00 a.m., Arts + Crafts from 10 a.m.-6:00 p.m.,
Amusement Rides and Food in the City Park from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
{Cost}
Free
(Amusement Ride Tickets available)
{Location}
Clawson
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Huntington Woods July 4th Celebration
Huntington Woods hosts a celebration that starts early, festivities began on June 28th! Don’t worry the list of activities is long and there is still plenty to experience with the family. Including a parade + fireworks display.
{Date}
June 28th – July 4th
{Times}
Parade begins on July 4th at 10:00 a.m.
(See event details here)
{Cost}
Free (mostly!)
{Location}
Huntington Woods
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A2SF ~ Ann Arbor Summer Festival
The A2SF hosts over 140 events over a 3 week period. This holiday weekend is the last weekend of the event. They offer both paid venues and free venues to experience these artistic performances. You can find an eclectic array of performances including live music, dance, film, art, spoken word, and lots of family entertainment!
{Date}
June 13th – July 6th
{Times}
(See event details here)
{Cost}
Paid and FREE venues available
(See event details here)
{Location}
Ann Arbor
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Red White and You 4th of July Celebration
For the first time in 30 years Hamtramck is hosting a 4th of July Celebration thanks to the Hamtramck Firefighters essay in a Destination America and USA weekend contest! They awill have live music, petting zoo, rides and fireworks!
{Date}
July 5th
{Times}
5:00 p.m.
{Cost}
Free
{Location}
Keyworth Stadium
Hamtramck
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Detroit Tigers Baseball
When I think of All-American I think of baseball, hotdogs + ice cold drinks! The Tigers are home all weekend playing the Rays. What a great way to celebrate America watching a baseball game followed by fabulous fireworks over the city!
{Location}
Downtown Detroit
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Free Music and Concert Series
July 3rd ~ Canton :: Heritage Park “Midwest Dueling Pianos”
July 3rd ~ Milford :: Central Park “The Farmington Concert Band – Patriotic”
July 4th ~ Farmington :: Riley Park “Benny Edwards” at 7 p.m.
July 4th ~ Northville :: Town Square “Bugs Bedow Band” at 7 p.m.
July 4th ~ Plymouth :: Kellogg Park “Rusty Wright” at 7 p.m.
July 6th ~ Grosse Ile :: Gazebo at corner of Macomb + Meridian at 7 p.m.
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