What to know: Metro Detroit’s summer skies fill with both classic fireworks and drone light shows. This guide tracks where to catch them, from Fourth of July staples to newer aerial displays around the region. Check dates before you go, since weather often shifts schedules.
Summer in Metro Detroit brings a vibrant lineup of fireworks and drone shows. From classic Fourth of July celebrations to modern aerial drone displays, this guide tracks the communities that put on a show every summer. Individual dates are confirmed each spring, and we refresh this page when they are. For the most up-to-date information, check each city’s official website or event page before heading out.
Detroit Ford Fireworks
Date: Monday June 23
Time: Around 9:56 PM
Location: Detroit Riverfront and Hart Plaza
The Ford Fireworks display is one of the largest in the country. The show features a choreographed fireworks performance over the Detroit River with music simulcast on WDIV and WJR. Crowds gather at Hart Plaza, Belle Isle, and across Windsor for views of the sky. Plan ahead, as downtown traffic and parking will be limited.
St Clair Shores Drone Show
Date: Saturday June 14
Time: Begins at nightfall
Location: Downtown Social District and Veterans Memorial Park
This family friendly event featured a synchronized drone light show using over 100 drones. The show was accompanied by music and included food trucks and live music earlier in the evening. It has become one of the more reliable drone shows in the region.
Fireworks Extravaganza in St Clair Shores
Date: Friday June 27
Time: Around 9 PM
Location: Local municipal parks
The annual Fireworks Extravaganza is a community favorite, offering a full night of family activities that ends with a fireworks show after dark. A rain date is scheduled for Saturday June 28.
Willow Metropark Fireworks
Date: Sunday June 29
Time: Dusk
Location: Willow Metropark in New Boston
This scenic Metropark celebration includes a traditional fireworks display over the Huron River. A Metroparks vehicle entry permit is required.
Taylor Summer Festival Fireworks
Date: Saturday June 28
Time: After 9 PM
Location: Heritage Park in Taylor
The Taylor Summer Festival features carnival rides, food vendors, and a fireworks finale. It is a popular option for families in the Downriver area.
Kensington Metropark Fireworks
Date: Saturday June 28
Location: Kensington Metropark in Milford
Visitors can enjoy natural park views during the day and a fireworks show after sunset. A Metroparks pass is required for entry.
Highland Red White and Blues Fireworks
Date: Saturday June 28
Location: Downtown Highland
This event offers live music, family activities, and fireworks. It is part of the Red White and Blues Festival.
Livonia Spree Fireworks
Date: Sunday June 29
Location: Livonia Spree Festival Grounds
The fireworks show is the grand finale of Livonia’s annual multi-day carnival. It regularly attracts thousands of visitors from western Wayne County.
Madison Heights Festival in the Park
Date: Sunday June 29
Time: Around 10 PM
Location: Civic Center Park in Madison Heights
This local festival includes entertainment, food vendors, and a nighttime fireworks display.
Bay Rama Fishfly Festival
Date of Fireworks: Thursday June 19
Location: Downtown New Baltimore
The Bay Rama Fishfly Festival includes a fireworks night midweek as part of a broader schedule of parades, vendors, and entertainment.
Walled Lake Fireworks
Date: Saturday June 21
Location: Walled Lake shoreline
Fireworks over the lake offer scenic views from public parks and nearby neighborhoods.
Rochester Hills Festival of the Hills
Date: Wednesday June 25
Location: Borden Park in Rochester Hills
This is one of Oakland County’s biggest events of the summer, with live music, family games, and a popular fireworks show.
Wixom Fireworks
Date: Thursday June 26
Location: Downtown Wixom
The city hosts food trucks, family games, and a fireworks display to close the evening.
Royal Oak Fireworks
Date: Friday June 27
Location: Local parks across Royal Oak
This is one of several smaller neighborhood shows held across Oakland County.
White Lake and Highland Fireworks
Date: Saturday June 28
Location: Highland Township
Fireworks begin after dark in the Highland and White Lake area as part of local community events.
Clawson Fourth of July Fireworks
Date: Friday July 4
Location: Clawson City Park
Clawson’s Fourth of July celebration is one of the most attended suburban Independence Day events. It includes a parade during the day and fireworks at night.
Salute to America at Greenfield Village
Dates: July 2 through July 5
Location: Greenfield Village in Dearborn
This ticketed event features live orchestra performances, historical reenactments, and fireworks. Each night ends with a grand pyrotechnic display synced to patriotic music.
Uncle Sam Jam in Woodhaven
Dates: July 10 to July 13
Fireworks Date: Friday July 11
Location: Civic Center Park in Woodhaven
This Downriver summer fair features a midway, concerts, and one of the area’s latest fireworks shows.
Most of these communities run their show on or near the same weekend every year, which makes this list useful for planning even before the current year’s dates are posted. Confirm with the host city before you drive out, because weather and budgets both move schedules.