Upcoming fireworks and festivities celebrating Independence Day are scheduled for the area. These events are subject to change, check corresponding websites and social media for updates:

Clarkston/ Independence Twp.

• Independence Fest: 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., June 28, at Clintonwood Park, 6000 Clarkston Road, Independence Twp., featuring youth activities, food concessions, arts and crafts vendors (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Military museum is 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Classic Car Display is 11 a.m.-2 p.m., live entertainment is noon-3 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Veterans celebration is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with complimentary lunch for veterans of all ages and spouses, noon to 1:30 p.m., additional guests are $5 per person. Registration required for lunch, military vehicle and classic car display at 248-625-8231. fireworks at 10 p.m., (rain date is June 29), limited parking at Clintonwood Park-$5 before and $10 after 2 p.m.; parking and shuttle from Everest Academy, $5 before and $10 after 2 p.m.; and shuttle from Clarkston High School, $5, lot opens at 4 p.m. Attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets and coolers, no glass or alcohol, and no personal fireworks, www.indtwp.com.

• Clarkston Fourth of July Parade: 10 a.m. July 4, starting from St. Daniel Catholic Church, left onto Valley Park Drive, crossing over Holcomb Road to Miller Road until Main Street and then turn right on Main Street. Children can decorate bikes to ride in the parade, arrive at 9 a.m. at the church parking lot, www.clarkstonparade.org.

Clawson

• Clawson 4th of July: Carnival is 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. July 3 and July 4, at Clawson City Park, 935 N Custer Ave, Clawson, $3 gate entrance, ride ticket prices vary, rides close at 9:45 p.m. July 4. Arts & Crafts Fair is 3-8 p.m. July 3 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 4; live music is 3-8 p.m. July 3 and 2- 10 p.m. July 4, Firecracker Mile race and parade at 9 a.m. July 4, fireworks at 10 p.m. July 4 at Clawson City Park. Register for the race at https://clawson4thofjuly.com, www.facebook.com/cityofclawson.

Commerce Twp.

• North Commerce Lake Fireworks: June 29, donations sought, www.commercefireworks.org, private lake.

Davisburg

• Oakland County Fair: July 11-20, carnival and fair, at Springfield Oaks County Park, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, 248-634-8830, oakfair.org, admission and ticket prices vary. Fireworks show is at 9:50 p.m. July 11, following concert featuring Grant Reiff band at 8 p.m. Fair parking, which includes admission, is $15/vehicle and $10/motorcycle or walk-in. Presenting sponsor Oakland County Parks offers free admission July 11 to the first 250 people who register and all military personnel who present a valid military ID, www.oakfair.org/events/2025/opening-dayarmed-forces-day. Free admission will also be provided for individuals with disabilities who register for the July 17 adaptive recreation day before July 10, online, oakfair.org.

Highland Twp.

• Red, White & Blues Festival: 5-11 p.m. June 28, fireworks at dusk, live music, food trucks, children’s activities, bounce houses, crafts and vendors, John Street Field, 305 N. John Street, Highland, www.highlanddda.com/events-attractions.

Huntington Woods

• Annual 4th of July celebration: June 28-July 4, register for events at https://recreation.hwmi.org/CourseActivities.aspx?id=7&cat=7.

• 4th of July Parade: 10 a.m. July 4, beginning at Salem/York, ending at Burton Park, followed by hot dog roast and speeches and awards at the park.

• Concert in the Park: 7 p.m. July 4 at Scotia Park.

• Huntington Woods Fireworks: 10:05 p.m. July 4, over Rackham Golf Course, 10100 W 10 Mile Road, https://hwmi.org, www.facebook.com/HWPR1.

Keego Harbor/Orchard Lake

• Cass Lake Fireworks: July 5, Cass Lake, donations sought, Cass Lake Fireworks Inc., www.facebook.com/casslakefireworks.

Lake Orion

• Lake Orion Lions Flare Night: 10 p.m. July 4 on Lake Orion. Flares available to purchase at Wonder Cleaners and Ed’s Broadway Gifts & Costume, lakeorionlions.org.

• Fireworks over Lake Orion: 10 p.m., July 5, downtownlakeorion.org, public can view from Green’s Park, www.facebook.com/LakeOrionFireworksFoundation.

Madison Heights

• Festival in the Park: 6-10:30 p.m. June 29, Civic Center Park, 360 W 13 Mile Road, food vendors, bounce house, face painting, and live music by Cosmic Groove. Fireworks at 10 p.m., madison-heights.org, weather permitting.

Milford

• 4th of July Parade: 11 a.m. July 4, Main Street, downtown Milford, milfordhistory.org.

• Huron-Clinton Metroparks fireworks: 10 p.m. June 28, at Kensington Metropark, 4570 Huron River Pkwy., park entrance fees apply, www.metroparks.com. Also, fireworks at 10 p.m. June 27, at Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Drive, Shelby Twp., park entrance fees apply.

Northville

• 4th of July Parade: 10 a.m. July 4, downtown Northville, www.northville.org/4th-of-july-parade, presented by Northville Chamber of Commerce.

Ortonville

• Annual Fireworks and Food Trucks: Canceled for 2025, due to construction on the grounds of Brandon High and Middle Schools, https://ortonvillevillage.com.facebook.com/ortonvillemi.

Pontiac

• Annual Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular: June 29 at M1 Concourse Arena and Trackside, 1 Concourse Drive, along Woodward Ave. Pontiac. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. activities include a DJ, food trucks and craft beer, interactive kids games, sponsor displays and fireworks at dusk. Ticket options start at $20 per person for general admission walk-in passes (parking not included) Arena or trackside vehicle spots with onsite parking start at $50 per vehicle, m1concourse.com/cars-under-the-stars-fireworks-spectacular, www.facebook.com/M1Concourse.

Sylvan Lake

• Oakland County Boat Club Fireworks: 9 p.m. July 3, Sylvan Lake, www.facebook.com/oaklandcountyboatclub, www.sylvanlake.org, no parking along streets, Community Center fireworks parking is sold out, limited parking at Ferndale Park.

Waterford Twp. area

The following are private fireworks displays of lake associations. Please be respectful of private property.

• Lake Oakland Association Fireworks: Dusk, June 28, Over Lake Oakland, Waterford Twp., donations sought, www.lakeoaklandfireworks.com.

• Maceday-Lotus Lakes Association: July 5, north end of Maceday Lake, donations sought, https://macedaylotuslake.com/elementor-2343.

• Fireworks on Loon Lake: July 3, Loon Lake Waterford Association, donations sought, https://loonlakecommunity.com, www.facebook.com/Loonlakewaterford.

• Elizabeth Lake Estates Association fireworks: July 11, https://mieleiabeach.com.

Wixom

• Lite the Night Fireworks: 6-10 p.m. June 26, Sibley Square Park, 48900 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, live music, beer and wine tent, food trucks, children’s activities, fireworks at 10 p.m. www.wixomgov.org. If the fireworks are canceled, the rain date is Aug. 14 at Hot Blues & BBQ.

Wolverine Lake

• Tiki Night and Fireworks: July 3, donations sought, www.wolverinelake.com/visitors/tiki_night_fireworks.php.

To submit fireworks events, send an email to Kathy Blake at kblake@medianewsgroup.com.