Independence Day Events 2009
June 5
Milan Community Fireworks
Get a head start on Independence Day festivities in Milan with the Community Fireworks show over Ford Lake at dusk.
June 22
Southfield Star Spangled Fireworks
Celebrate Independence Day festivities at Southfield’s Civic Center, located at 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield.
June 24
July 1
Ypsilanti Township Fireworks at Ford Lake
View fireworks over Ford Lake at dusk. For more details, see http://www.lakeshorefamilyfestival.com/.
July 2
Woodhaven 4th of July Celebration
Woodhaven’s fireworks show will take place at dusk at Civic Center Park on Hall Road.
July 3
Monroe County Independence Day Fireworks
Sterling State Park will be the site of Monroe’s Independence Day Fireworks show over Lake Erie at 9:45 PM.. Phone: (734) 289-2715 or see http://www.monroeinfo.com for more information.
July 4
Brooklyn’s 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Brooklyn’s 4th of July activities begin at 1:00 PM at Columbia Middle School football field . The parade begins at 5:30 PM in downtown Brooklyn. Enjoy fireworks at dusk at the Columbia Middle School football field. Call Pam Jarvis at 592-9612 for further information.
July 4
Gibraltar July 4th Festival
Gibraltar’s July 4th Festival begins at 10 AM with a parade at the City Hall. Afterward, activities at the Community Center Parks and Grounds will include rides, beer tents, hot dog stands, arts and crafts, vendors, and bingo. See http://www.cityofgibraltar.net/ for further information
July 4
Greenfield Village Annual Salute to America Fireworks
Greenfield Village‘s Annual concert series, Salute to America, which is running July 1 through July 4, will wrap up on the 4th with a fireworks display at dusk. For more details, call (313) 982-6001 or see http://www.thehenryford.org.
July 4
Romulus Hometown Fourth of July
Join Romulus in celebrating a Hometown Fourth of July beginning at 10 AM at Elmer Johnson Park. Admission is free and the event will feature a wide variety of sporting activities, kids games and fun. Phone 734-941-8665 or see http://www.romulusgov.com for more information.
July 4
Willow Metropark Fireworks Display
A vehicle permit is required for admittance to the 10:00 PM fireworks display at Willow Metropark near New Boston. Call (734) 697-9181 with questions..
July 4
Wyandotte’s Independence Day Parade
This year’s Independence Day Parade in Wyandotte kicks off at 10 AM at Northline near the Police/Court Building and ends at Eureka Avenue.
Fourth of July Events Calendar compiled by Ronda Stiffler. Ronda writes from Monroe County and is a firm believer in preserving the past for future generations.
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