2026 Detroit Fireworks: What's open, what's closed for viewing

The 2026 Ford Fireworks in Downtown Detroit will take place Monday, June 22, typically drawing thousands to the Detroit Riverfront to see the annual celebration.

If you're planning on trying to find a place to watch the fireworks in person, here's what you need to know about what's open -- and what's closed -- for viewing this year.

Designated Detroit Fireworks viewing areas -- where to watch

The following locations have been identified as public viewing sites:

• Hart Plaza
• Spirit Plaza
• Erma Henderson Park (new this year)
• Belle Isle (viewing from the MacArthur Bridge is not permitted)

Hart Plaza, Spirit Plaza and Erma Henderson Park

All three locations will open to the public at 2 p.m. on June 22 and will remain open until capacity is reached. Erma Henderson Park has a capacity of 1,500 people. Admission to all three sites is free.

Important details: All three locations are weapon-free zones; only law enforcement is permitted to carry weapons. Everyone entering will be subject to security screening and coolers and backpacks will be searched. There is no automatic re-admittance once a visitor leaves any of these sites.

The following are not permitted at these locations:

• Tents, alcohol, drones, pets, or contraband (weapons, knives, etc.)
• Flames, fires or cooking of any kind
• Personal or consumer fireworks
• Reserving an area in excess of the number of people currently in the group

Belle Isle

Belle Isle will be closed on Monday, June 22 until 2 p.m., when the island will open for vehicular and pedestrian access. Park officials will allow up to 3,000 vehicles until the traffic capacity is reached. Pedestrians and bicyclists will continue to have access after the vehicle capacity is reached. To receive updates on when the island is full, text GEM to 80888.

Motorists will need the Recreation Passport affixed to your vehicle to enter the island. The passport, which is only needed for vehicles, may be purchased at the entrance for $15. The passport is $12 for out-of-state and international visitors for the day. Entry is free for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Belle Isle Park officials issued these reminders:

• Alcohol consumption is prohibited on the island
• No tents and canopies are allowed on Sunset Point
• From 2 - 4 p.m., all vehicles will be directed to the paddock area except those with valid ADA placards
• RV parking will be located on the paddock area near the Casino
• Consumer fireworks are prohibited on the island.

What's closed during the Ford Fireworks

To support public safety operations, the following parks will be closed in their entirety on June 22:

• Riverwalk and the Dequindre Cut (closed in their entirety)
• AB Ford Park, 100 Lenox
• Cullen Plaza, 1340 Atwater
• Dequindre Cut, between Eastern Market and Atwater Street
• Dennis Archer Greenway
• Gabriel Richard Park, 7130 E. Jefferson Ave.
• Lakewood East, 14578 Riverfront Blvd.
• Maheras-Gentry Park, 12550 Avondale
• Mariner Park, 14700 Riverside Blvd.
• Milliken State Park/Harbor
• Mt. Elliott Park, 110 Mt. Elliott
• Owens Park, 8430 E. Jefferson Ave.
• Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Centennial Park, 1801 W. Jefferson
• Riverside Park, 3085 W. Jefferson Ave.
• Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater
• Stockton Park, 9250 Dwight

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