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Local Independence Day Events for 4th of July 2017

Concerts, Events, Activities, Fireworks, and More for Birmingham, Troy, and Clawson, MI

By Jennifer So June 27, 2017

Celebrate Independence Day in Birmingham, Troy, and Clawson, MI with these awesome holiday events!


Saturday, June 24, 2017- 11 a.m.

Clawson Kiddie Parade and Food Truck Rally

Clawson City Park (West Elmwood between Main Street and Crooks Road)

Description- Decorate your bike, wagon, or build your own float and join the parade.  The Kiddie Parade will start at Clawson High School and travel down Phillips to Custer and then finish at the City Park.

Website- http://www.cityofclawson.com/latestnews_detail_T87_R88.php


Sunday, June 25, 2017- 7 p.m.

Clawson Free Fun Run and 5K Freedom Run

Clawson City Park (West Elmwood between Main Street and Crooks Road)

Description- Runners are cheered on by residents as they wind their way through Clawson.  Pre-registration for the 5K is $15.  The 1-mile Fun Run is held in the city park, and registration is free. 

Website- http://clawsonruns.com


Wednesday, June 28, 2017- 7 p.m.

Clawson Ice Cream Social and South Oakland Concert Band

Clawson City Park (West Elmwood between Main Street and Crooks Road)

Description- Stop by for an ice cream sundae and musical entertainment.

Website- http://www.cityofclawson.com/latestnews_detail_T87_R88.php


Wednesday, June 28, 2017- 7-9 p.m.

Birmingham- In the Park Summer Concert

Shain Park- 270 W. Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009

Description- Free outdoor concert featuring Sinjon Smith (Country).  Seating is on the lawn.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic spread, and enjoy the music!  Concert Hotline- 248-530-1650.  The concert hotline is updated at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in case of inclement weather.

Website- http://www.bhamgov.org/summerconcerts/


Sunday, July 2, 2017- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Birmingham Farmers Market

Municipal Parking Lot 6- Birmingham Shopping District

Website- http://www.birminghamfarmersmarket.org/


Monday, July 3, 2017- 3-9 p.m.

Clawson Bonus Night- Amusement rides, food concessions and arts & crafts for a $2 entry fee.  4pm/6pm/8pm - Co-Ed All-Star Youth Softball Games

Clawson City Park (West Elmwood between Main Street and Crooks Road)

Website- http://clawson4thofjuly.org 


Tuesday, July 4, 2017- All Day

Clawson Festivities

7:00-10:30 a.m. -Herb Glenn Memorial Pancake Breakfast at Clawson United Methodist Church at 205 N. Main (sponsored by Clawson Rotary Club)

7:45-8:45 a.m. - Registration for Firecracker Mile

8:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremony at Blair Memorial Library

9 a.m. - Firecracker Mile (starts at Clawson Center)

9 a.m. - Parade (starts at Clawson Center, ends at City Park)

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Arts & Crafts Fair- Clawson City Park (West Elmwood between Main Street and Crooks Road)

10 a.m. to 10 p.m. - Midway Area Open ($2 entry fee) at Clawson City Park (West Elmwood between Main Street and Crooks Road)

1pm - Water Battle: Clawson Fire Dept. vs. Troy Fire Dept.

Dusk (10 p.m.) - Fireworks

For updates or additional information, visit http://clawson4thofjuly.org 


Tuesday, July 4, 2017- 11 a.m.

Troy- Independence Day at the Troy Family Aquatic Center

Troy Family Aquatic Center- 3425 Civic Center Dr., Troy, MI 48083

Description- Holiday festivities and swimming for the whole family.

Website- http://rec.troymi.gov/calendar_app/calendar_event_detail.html?eventId=46&date=7/4/2017&show=no


Tuesday, July 4, 2017- 7 p.m.

Birmingham- In the Park Summer Concert- Special Fourth of July Concert

Shain Park- 270 W. Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009

Description- Free outdoor concert featuring the Jazz Ambassadors of The U.S. Army Field Band.  Seating is on the lawn.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic spread, and enjoy the music!  Concert Hotline- 248-530-1650.  The concert hotline is updated at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in case of inclement weather.

Website- http://www.bhamgov.org/summerconcerts/


Wednesday, July 5, 2017- 7 p.m.

Birmingham- In the Park Summer Concert

Shain Park- 270 W. Merrill St., Birmingham, MI 48009

Description- Free outdoor concert featuring Weekend Come Back (Pop, Rock, Country, Funk & Motown).  Seating is on the lawn.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic spread, and enjoy the music!  Concert Hotline- 248-530-1650.  The concert hotline is updated at 5 p.m. on Wednesdays in case of inclement weather.

Website- http://www.bhamgov.org/summerconcerts/

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