Detroit rang in the summer season in spectacular fashion as the 68th annual Ford Fireworks lit up the night sky over Hart Plaza on Monday, June 22, 2026. The beloved tradition drew crowds to the downtown riverfront for one of the city’s most cherished community celebrations.

The fireworks show, a landmark event in Detroit’s calendar, has been bringing residents and visitors together for decades. This year’s 68th edition continued that proud legacy, filling the waterfront with color and light as families, friends, and neighbors gathered to share in the spectacle.

Adding even more to look forward to, Metro Detroit residents can keep the summer celebration going — a guide to July 4th fireworks events across the metro area has already been published, giving communities plenty of opportunities to come together again in the weeks ahead.

Whether viewed from Hart Plaza or from spots along the riverfront, the Ford Fireworks remains a unifying moment for Detroiters every year — a reminder of the city’s vibrant community spirit and its tradition of coming together to celebrate.

Sources: instagram.com, Patch