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DETROIT, June 24, 2025 ~ Crowds packed the Detroit riverfront for the 67th edition of the Ford Fireworks on Tuesday, June 23. Despite the extreme heat, residents were able to view the show that kicked off at 10 p.m.
Paul W. Smith and Chris Renwick broadcasted live from the Parade Company’s Rooftop Party before the spectacle, which was filled with music and entertainment. Belle Isle and Hart Plaza also reached capacity for one of Detroit’s marquee summer events. Hart Plaza’s Dodge Fountain offered the community a fun way to stay cool and hydrated after it was brought back to use in 2024.
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June 23, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith and Chris Renwick are joined by business and political leaders ahead of the 2025 Ford Fireworks in downtown Detroit.
(CONTINUED) “It’s a great night for the family,” Smith said on “Focus with Paul W. Smith.” “It’s a great night for Detroit.“
With the Fourth of July around the corner, USA Today readers selected Detroit as the second best city to witness the explosions of red, white, and blue.
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