Detroit 4th Of July Fireworks: 2018 Guide

DETROIT, MI — Are you looking to catch Detroit’s July 4th fireworks show this year? The annual event includes music, a singing competition and some of the best rooftop parties around. The fireworks light up the sky between Detroit and Windsor each year as they are set off from three barges on the Detroit River.

This year marks the 60th year for the Detroit tradition. It's an event that draws huge crowds, so get there early.

Check out the details of the Independence Day celebration for 2018:

What: The 2018 Ford Fireworks Show
When: 9:55 p.m. June 25
Where: Hart Plaza along the Detroit River, 1 Hart Plaza (Belle Isle is another fan favorite location to watch from)
Admission: Free
More info: Click Here

Road Closures

Road and ramp closures into downtown are slated to begin at 6 p.m., and select ramps are scheduled to close at 10 p.m. Police may close the freeways earlier, depending on traffic.
Belle Isle will not be open to vehicle traffic until 2 p.m. Pedestrians and bicyclists can access the island beginning at 5 am.

Once the island reaches a capacity of 3,000 vehicles, no more will be admitted.
Additionally, surface streets south of Jefferson Avenue between Joseph Campau and Rivard Street will close at 2 p.m. The closure extends to Third Street at about 6 p.m.

Freeway closures beginning at 6 p.m.

• SB M-10 between I-75 and Griswold
• SB I-375 between I-75 and Beaubien
• SB M-3 (Gratiot Connector) ramp to SB I-375
• NB/SB I-75 ramps to SB M-10
• NB I-75 ramp to SB I-375

Surface street closures beginning at 6 p.m.

• NB/SB Woodward Ave between Fisher Freeway and Congress
• EB/WB Jefferson Ave between Chrysler Freeway and Griswold
• WB Jefferson Ave from WB Cobo Center
• Madison Street
• Monroe Street between Randolph and Woodward Ave
• Third Street at West Jefferson

Ramp closures from 6 p.m. to midnight

• NB/SB M-10 exit to W. Jefferson Ave
• Mack Ave ramp to SB I-75
• Forrest ramp to SB M-10

Ramp closures from 10 p.m. to midnight

• NB I-75 exit to Mack Ave
• Mack Ave to NB I-75
• NB M-10 exit to Forrest
• NB I-75 exit to Warren Ave
• Warren Ave ramp to NB I-75

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