Dazzling Displays and Festive Fun: 4th of July Celebrations Across Listening Area
June 26, 2025

Amanda Forrester / news@whmi.com
There are plenty of chances to check out fireworks as the listening area celebrates Independence Day.
Ann Arbor:
The Ann Arbor Jaycees are hosting their 35th annual Fourth of July Parade starting at 10 a.m. on July 4. There will be floats, costumed characters and various school groups heading through downtown. More information can be found at: https://www.a2jaycees.org/fourth-of-july-parade
Brighton:
Festivities kick off at 6:30 a.m. on July 4 with the Hungry Duck Run. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Main and Church streets. More information can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/Brighton4thofJuly/
Chelsea:
Firewarks on the Farm, Saturday, June 28 from 3:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. @ Robin HIlls Farm, 20390 M-52 Chelsea, MI 48118. There will be lots of things to check out, from a jousting tournament to a silent auction. More information can be found at: https://rotarychelsea.org/Stories/chelsea-rotary-fireworks
Dansville:
Dansville Fireworks! Presented by Gary Kiley. Friday, June 27 @ Freer Park, 1291 Jackson St Dansville, Michigan 48854. More information can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/100064880372462/videos/1276811487347003
Dexter:
Fireworks on the Farm is July 4 from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. at Social Vines Vineyard, 6620 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd, Dexter, MI. More information, including the registration link, can be found at: https://socialvines.com/events/
Fenton:
Fenton Freedom Festival begins with the parade at 10 a.m. Rubber Ducky Regatta starts at 12:30 p.m. and fireworks at 10p.m. at Silver Lake Park. (no parking at Silver Lake Park). More information can be found at: https://www.cityoffenton.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=169
Fowlerville:
Fowlerville’s July 4 is being held at Fowlerville Community Park. There will be a car show, parade, food and music. More information can be found at: https://livingstoncountyfireworks.com/
Highland Twp:
•Red, White & Blues Festival runs from 5-11 p.m. on June 28. Expect fireworks at dusk, live music, food trucks, children’s activities, bounce houses, crafts and vendors, John Street Field, 305 N. John Street, Highland. More information can be found at: https://www.highlanddda.com/events-attractions/red-white-blues-festival/
Howell:
The annual Kids Carnival & Fireworks Show is Saturday, June 28 starting at 5 p.m., 144 Schroeder Park Dr, Howell, MI. This event is fun for all ages with a petting zoo, inflatables, games, prizes. The only costs are for the food trucks and concessions. More information can be found at: https://www.crossroadsofhowell.com/events/kids-carnival-and-fireworks/2025-06-28
Milford:
Milford’s annual 4th of July Parade kicks off at 11 a.m. July 4 in downtown Milford. More information can be found at: https://www.meetmeinmilford.com/downtown-events/4th-of-july-parade/
Fireworks start at 10:10 p.m. on June 28 at Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Parkway. Park entrance fees apply. More information can be found at: https://www.michigan.org/event/kensington-metropark-fireworks-0
Whitmore Lake:
Whitmore Lake’s fireworks are July 3. They can be viewed at Northfield Community Park. located at 9725 Main St. More information, including other events that weekend, can be found at: https://wl4th.org/
Wixom:
Lite the Night Fireworks is from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on June 26 in Sibley Square Park, 48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom. There will be live music, a beer and wine tent, food trucks, family entertainment and fireworks at 10 p.m. More information can be found at: https://www.wixomgov.org/departments/community-services-parks-recreation/activities-events/lite-the-night-fireworks
A larger list of fireworks across Michigan can be found at the link below.