Celebrate the 4th with a Bang
by Marissa McNees

Everyone loves a good fireworks show on a warm summer night. Celebrate the Fourth of July by checking out a few of these local fireworks shows:

The Lakeshore Family Festival Fireworks
When: July 1, 2, 3, 10:15 p.m.
Where: 2500 Lakeshore Drive (Over Ford Lake)
Price: $5 per car, $2 walk-ins

Manchester Fireworks Display
When: July 3, 10 p.m.
Where: Carr Park (600 W. Main Street)
Price: Free

Hudson Mills Metropark Fireworks
When: July 3, 10 p.m.
Where: Hudson Mills Metropark (8801 N. Territorial Road)
Price: Vehicle Entry Permit ($25 for annual permit, $5 for day pass)

Plymouth Township Fireworks
When: July 3, 10:30 p.m.
Where: Township Park (46640 Ann Arbor Trail)
Price: Free

Gibraltar July 4th Festival
When: July 4, dusk
Where: Parsons Elementary School (14473 Middle Gibraltar Road)
Price: Free

Westland Summer Festival
When: July 4, dusk
Where: Westland City Hall grounds
Price: Free (other festival activities may have a fee)

Willow Metropark Fireworks
When: July 4, 10 p.m.
Where: Willow Metropark (17845 Savage Road)
Price: Vehicle Permit ($25 for an annual permit, $5 for day pass)

Woodhaven Uncle Sam Jam
When: July 8, dusk
Where: Civic Center Park (21869 West Road)
Price: Free (other event activities may have fee)

Roar On The River
When: July 23, dusk
Where: Elizabeth Park (4461 Elizabeth Drive)
Price: Free (other event activities may have a fee)