Fireworks for the Weekend
By Michael Dwyer
To celebrate Independence Day, here is a list of fireworks displays going on in Oakland County from July 4 until July 18. Wear Red, White & Blue, raise the Flag, and take the family to see and hear freedom.
Clawson 4th of July
Oakland County Fireworks – photo by William Dwyer
July 4, 2013 at Dusk
Clawson Park
1098 N Bywood Avenue
Clawson, Michigan 48017
Events all day including parade, arts & crafts fair, rides, horse show, skateboard exhibition, and of course, fireworks! $2.00 entry fee.
Holly Fireworks
July 4, 2013 at Dusk
Lakeside Park
Park & Thomas Street
Holly, Michigan 48442
Free
Lake Orion 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 2013 at Dusk
Launched from a barge on Lake Orion
Lake Orion, Michigan 48359
Since 1990, supported by donations, free. Rain day is July 5th.
Clarkston 2013 Independence Fest
July 4, 2013 at Dusk
Clintonwood Park
6000 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, Michigan 48348
All day events including a parade, carnival rides, craft show, entertainment, food and fireworks. Parking is $5 before 6:00 p.m. and $15 after.
Oakland County Fair
Oakland County Fireworks – photo by William Dwyer
July 4, 2013 at 10:00 p.m.
Springfield Oaks County Park
12451 Andersonville Road
Davisburg, Michigan 48350
Parade, carnival and fireworks for the opening day of the fair. $10
Huntington Woods Fireworks
July 4, 2013 at 10:05 p.m.
Rackham Golf Course
10100 W 10 Mile Road
Huntington Woods, Michigan 48070
Free
Hazel Park Raceway
July 5, 2013 at 10:30 p.m.
Dequindre at 10 Mile
Hazel Park, Michigan 48030
Live harness racing starts at 6:30 p.m., Moose and Da Sharks perform at 7:00 p.m. Friday is dollar day with $1.00 hot dogs, soft drinks, popcorn and programs. Free
Addison Oaks County Park
July 5, 2013 at 9:30 p.m.
Over the beach area
1480 W Romeo Road
Leonard, Michigan 48367
Entry to the park is $10 per vehicle after 5:00 p.m. or free with an annual park pass. Entertainment and activities for all ages.
Groveland Oaks Park
Oakland County Fireworks – photo by William Dwyer
July 6, 2013 at 9:30 p.m.
Groveland Oaks Park
14555 Dixie Highway
Holly, Michigan 48442
Entry to the park is $10 per vehicle after 5:00 p.m. or free with an annual park pass. Entertainment and activities for all ages.
Big Bang Fireworks
July 6, 2013 at 10:00 p.m.
Maceday Lake
Maceday Lake Road
Waterford, Michigan 48329
Bike parade and fireworks, free.
Wixom Independence Day Fireworks
July 18, 2013 at Dusk
Sibley Park
48900 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, Michigan 48393
Rescheduled from June 27, the fireworks will take place following the Sibley Square Park BBQ and Blues event. Free
For a complete listing of all the fireworks displays around Michigan, please visit www.MichiganFireworks.com
Motown Fireworks – photo by Michael Dwyer
DYI and Local Laws
For the do-it-yourself crowd, Rochester Hills has a new fireworks store. Motown Fireworks at 1390 Walton Blvd. (across from Rochester High School in the strip mall with GFS) has all the big stuff a fireworks buff may want. Open through the weekend. Call 248-225-1406 for more info.
The City of Rochester ordinance allows for the use of fireworks from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm on permitted days.
The City of Rochester Hills ordinance allows for the use of fireworks from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 midnight (1:00 a.m. New Year’s Day) on the day before, the day of, or the day after a national holiday.
State law says fireworks are only permitted to be used the day before, the day of, or the day after national holidays.
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