Festivals and Celebrations: Enjoy Ann Arbor Area Fireworks Displays!

Looking at the calendar reminds me of the fast approaching festivals, holidays and FIREWORKS - I'm certainly not the only person beginning to plan which displays of pyrotechniques my family and I will be attending. Since that is likely the case, I thought to create a list of Ann Arbor area fireworks displays for the coming weeks through the Fourth of July weekend:


Friday June 18

5th Annual Hamburg Family Fun Fest
Also on Saturday, June, 19
Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
Located 20 minutes north of Ann Arbor at East Bennett Park, Hamburg, MI
Admission: Free

Saturday June 19

Canton 2010 Liberty Fest
Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.
Located 20 minutes east of Ann Arbor in Heritage Park, Canton, MI
Admission: Free

Monday June 21

Detroit River Days Festival and Target Fireworks
Fireworks at 10:06 p.m.
Rain Date: Tuesday, June 22
Located in Downtown Detroit, Hart Plaza on the Detroit River
Admission: Free

Friday July 2

The Lake Shore Family Festival Fireworks
Also Saturday, July 3
Fireworks at dusk/10:15 p.m.
Located in Ypsilanti over Ford Lake
Admission: See website | Discount tickets are available at many Ypsilanti area businesses.

Saturday July 3

Manchester Fireworks Display
Fireworks at dusk
Located 30 minutes south west of Ann Arbor in Carr Park / 600 W. Main Street, Manchester, MI
Admission: Donations appreciated

Hudson Mills Metropark Fireworks
Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
Located 20 minutes west of Ann Arbor at 8801 North Territorial Road, Dexter, MI
Admission: $5 Vehicle entry permit

Sunday July 4

Willow Metropark
Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
Located 25 minutes east of Ann Arbor at 17845 Savage Road, Belleville, MI
Admission: $5 Vehicle entry permit

Happy July 4th!

From my family to yours -
Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day!!!

Family Fun & Safety During Independance Day Fireeworks Displays!

We all love to attend displays of fireworks for the July 4th holiday. For those of you attending local fireworks displays, I have a few tips to make this family event safe and fun for all...

• Get there early and wear comfortable clothing and shoes. You may be waiting for a long while or walking a distance to the display area!
  
• Bring bug spray, a flashlight and possibly sunscreen (depending on when you arrive)
  
• Bring your own glow sticks instead of buying them on-site, you'll save a TON!!!
• If you arrive early, bring something to pass the time - Games, cards, balloons, snacks, beverages...
  
• Leave sparklers home. The space is too tight, and even sparklers can be dangerous for the little ones - If you MUST bring them, make sure you have the space and a bucket of water to drop them into when they are spent.
  
• If you are like my family, make sure to spot the Port-a-Potty before picking your spot, also use it BEFORE you need to, avoiding long lines...
• Pack the kids wagon for transport - Add the cooler, blankets, and any other necessary items. If the kids need to ride the load back to the car, it will be easier than carrying them!
• In crowded places I've begun adding my cell phone number written in pen on the upper arm of my children.
  
• Park for easy access out AFTER the fireworks. Nothing like being stuck in a lot you can't leave when everyone is tired and cranky.

Have fun and HAPPY Independence Day!

Ann Arbor Area Fireworks Displays

For families staying local in the Ann Arbor area over this Independence Day weekend, here is a list of local fireworks displays:

July 1, 2009:

The Lake Shore Family Festival - Ypsilanti
July 1, 2009 at dusk - over Ford Lake
Admission: $5.00 per vehicle

July 3, 2009:

Hudson Mills Metropark - Dexter
July 03, 2009 - 10:00PM
Admission: Vehicle entry permit
Music from 7pm - 11pm

July 4, 2009:

Grass Lake Annual Celebration
Saturday July 04, 2009 at dusk
Grass Lake County Park
Admission: Free

For the entire list of firework displays throughout Michigan check out MichiganFireworks.com

Have fun and be safe!

Ypsilanti Lakeshore Family Festival

Join in this years, 1st annual, Lake Shore Family Festival - Join in on the fun and frivolity July 1-5 at Ypsilanti Township's beautiful Ford Lake.

There will be a one-of-a-kind fireworks display over the lake, together with five days of carnival rides, a petting zoo, circus, musical entertainment, a craft show and much more for family fun! The Festival, sponsored by the Lake Shore Apartments, is an event for the entire family with FREE activities (except the rides, but there is a discount ride coupon on their website!).

FIREWORKS:
The Lake Shore Family Festival
July 1, 2009 at dusk - over Ford Lake
Admission: $5.00 per vehicle