Looking to make the most of Independence Day in Michigan this year? Whether you’re planning a night out with the kids, a lake day with friends, or just want to see where fireworks are lighting up the sky—this is the 2025 Michigan Fireworks Guide for YOU!
We’ve pulled together the most comprehensive list of fireworks across Michigan—from big cities to small lakeside towns—to help you celebrate summer with a bang!
🌟 June Fireworks
🧨 June 26
- Chesaning – Showboat Park
Gates open at 4 PM | Fireworks at dusk
🎶 Family fun, food vendors, and a great kickoff to the season!
🧨 June 27–29
- Jimmy Johns Field – Utica 6/27
- Comerica Park – Detroit 6/27
- St. Clair Shores – 6/27
- Howell 6/28 – Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
Fireworks during festival evenings
🎈 Hot air balloons + fireworks = magical summer vibes! - Clarkston – 6/28
- Kensington Metropark – 6/28
- Howell – 6/28
- Highland – 6/28
🇺🇸 July 3 Fireworks
- Whitmore Lake – Northfield Community Park (rain date July 4)
- Pentwater – Charles Mears State Park
- Manistee – First Street Beach
- Grand Haven – Waterfront
- South Haven – Lakeshore
- Dearborn – Greenfield Village (through 7/5)
- Wolverine Lake
- Frankenmuth
- Bay City (through 7/5)
- Village of Holly
🎇 July 4 – Independence Day Favorites
| Town | Time | Location / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | 10 PM | Dow Diamond / Downtown |
| Bay City | Dusk | Wenonah Park / Downtown |
| Corunna | Dusk | McCurdy Park |
| Utica | Dusk | Jimmy Johns Field |
| Lansing | After 8 PM | Adado Riverfront Park (live concert + fireworks) |
| Flint | Dusk | Chevy Commons |
| Fenton | 10:00 PM | Silver Parkway |
| Lake Fenton | ~9-9:30 PM | Lake shoreline |
| White Lake | Dusk | Over the lake |
| Clio | Evening | Community park + lake cruises |
| Flushing | Evening | Downtown / High School |
| Grand Haven | 10:10 PM | Lynne Sherwood Waterfront Stadium |
| Saginaw | 10 PM | Ojibway Island / Rust Park |
| St. Clair | 10:30 PM | Palmer Park boardwalk |
| Boyne City | 9:45 PM | Over Lake Charlevoix |
| Port Austin | Dusk | State Harbor break wall |
| Lake Orion | Dusk | Over the lake (Green’s Park) |
| Walloon Lake | 10:30 PM | Big Show Over the Little Village |
| Mackinaw City | Dusk | Conkling Heritage Park |
| Ludington | Dusk | Freedom Festival on Lake Michigan |
| Traverse City | 10:30 PM | Over Grand Traverse Bay |
| Ada Township | Dusk | Ada Township Hall |
| Holland | Dusk | Kollen Park |
| Muskegon | Dusk | Heritage Landing |
| Petoskey | Dusk | Over Little Traverse Bay / Petoskey Bayfront Park |
| Mackinac Island | Dusk | Mackinac State Harbor & West of Island toward Bridge |
🎆 July 5 & Bonus Dates
- Hartland – Long Lake (10 PM)
- Traverse City – National Cherry Festival Fireworks at Dusk
- Lake Orion – Rain date
- Port Sanilac
- Port Hope
- Sterling Heights
- Algonac
- Lake Fenton
- Caseville – Caseville County Park (over breakwall)
- Saugatuck – Over Lake Kalamazoo
- Lake Fenton – Second celebration day
- Bay City – Part of July 3–5 weekend
- Grand Rapids – Over Downtown
- Silver Lake / Mears – Thunder Over the Dunes (~10:30 PM)
🎉 July 10+
- Port Huron – 9:30 PM – 7/10
Fireworks during Mackinac Race Week – a spectacular show on the water! - Oakland County Fair – 7/11
- Comerica Park – 7/11
📍 Want to Explore More?
Check out our interactive fireworks map to zoom in on cities, sort by date, and plan your perfect viewing spot!
🎨 Map Legend:
🟥 Red = July 4th shows
🟦 Blue = July 3rd shows
⬜ Gray = July 5th and later
🟨 Yellow = June shows
🧺 Don’t Forget to Pack:
- Bug spray or Kid Friendly Bug Repellent Stickers
- Ear protection (especially for little ones)
- Blankets, snacks, and glow sticks!
- Your Red, White, and Blue!
- Patience for traffic—and lots of photos to remember it by 📸
From our families to yours—have a safe, sparkling, and memory-filled Fourth of July!
If we missed a fireworks show please email us at info@midmichiganmoms.com to add to the list – include city, date, time, and location!
