Plenty of Fireworks Displays Set as Fourth of July Nears

Following is a list of area fireworks displays, some of which are part of larger festivals and activities. All fireworks begin at dusk, which is generally shortly after 10 p.m. There is no admission fee unless otherwise stated.

For a printable map of this year's fireworks, CLICK HERE.

Fireworks Spectacular, Groveland Oaks County Park
Where: Groveland Oaks County Park, 14555 Dixie Highway, Holly
Cost: $10 per vehicle entry fee after 5 p.m.; free with a 2011 Oakland County Parks Annual Vehicle Permit (which is available for purchase at the park)
More information: Festivities are ongoing throughout the long weekend for campers with tie-dye art, sport games, a patriotic campsite contest, live music and more. Visit www.destinationoakland.com

Fireworks Over Stony Creek
Where: Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Rd., Shelby Township
Cost: Enter the park with annual vehicle entry permit ($25) or pay $5 for a single day permit.
Details: Fireworks will be over the lake on Baypoint Beach. The park recommends arriving at least two hours early because of crowds. Visitwww.metroparks.com

West Bloomfield Fireworks
Where: Benson Ford Jr. property, 5171 Middlebelt Rd. on Walnut Lake
More information: rain date July 9

Lake Orion fireworks
Where: display will be shot from barges anchored off Squaw Island in Lake Orion
More information: Rain date July 9. Visit www.lakeorionfireworks.org

White Lake Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Where: White Lake
More information: Fireworks will be launched from two barges located near the southern end of the lake. Great public spots to watch include Mitchell's Marina, 2543 N. Duck Lake Rd., in Highland or The White Lake Inn, 3955 Ormond Rd., in White Lake.

Greenfield Village’s 19th Annual Salute to America
When: 6-10 p.m. Gates open to the public at 6 p.m. for the evening’s activities, fireworks at dusk accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s "1812 Overture" with live cannon fire. 
Where: Greenfield Village’s Walnut Grove historic district, Dearborn
Cost: Tickets range from free for kids 4 and under to $50 for a VIP package
More information: Visit www.thehenryford.org or call 313-982-6001

Freedom Fireworks Festivities, Addison Oaks County Park
When: Park opens at dawn for a weekend’s worth of activities and music.
Where: Fireworks  (July 2 at 9:30 p.m.) over the beach area at Addison Oaks County Park, 1480 W. Romeo Rd., Leonard, MI, 9 miles north of Rochester. 
Cost: $10 per vehicle entry fee after 5 p.m.; free with a 2011 Oakland County Parks Annual Vehicle Permit (which is available for purchase at the park)
More information: Festivities are ongoing throughout the long weekend for campers with tie-dye art, sport games, a patriotic campsite contest, live music and more. Call 248-693-2432 or  www.destinationoakland.com.

July 3 

Birmingham Fireworks Display
When: Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Hills Golf Course, 2666 W. 14 Mile Rd., enter through the gates at the corner of Lincoln and Cranbrook
More information: Rain date is July 5. Parking is available at Seaholm High School. No alcohol is permitted. Bring your own lawn chairs and picnic dinners.

Pine Lake Country Club Fireworks
Where: Pine Lake Country Club, 3300 Pine Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Township
More information: Rain date July 4. Call (248) 682-1300

Union Lake fireworks
Where: Union Lake
More information: rain date July 9

Sylvan Lake fireworks
Where: over Sylvan Lake in Oakland County Community Center Park, 2456 Pontiac Dr., Sylvan Lake, MI 48320
More information: Visit www.sylvanlake.or

When: 9 a.m. parade, dusk for fireworks
Where: Parade runs from Clawson Shopping Center to City Park; fireworks at City Park
Cost: $2 admission for fireworks
More information: Clawson goes all out for the 4th of July with activities from June 25-July 4. Visit www.clawson4thofjuly.org

Huntington Woods Fireworks
When: 10 p.m.
Where: Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W. 10 Mile Rd., Huntington Woods
More information: There will be restricted parking, so please walk or bring your bicycle. Visit www.ci.huntington-woods.mi.us 

Oakland County Boat Club Fireworks 
Where: over Sylvan Lake
More information: Rain date is July 9. Visit www.sylvanlake.org for more details.

Shady Beach Improvement Association fireworks 
Where: over Upper Straits Lake, West Bloomfield
More information: Rain date is July 9.

Holly fireworks
Where: Lakeside Park over Bush Lake at the end of Thomas Street and Holly Bush, Holly
More information: 248-634-1900

Green Lake Association fireworks 
Where: over Green Lake, West Bloomfield
More information: Rain date is July 10.

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