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Cars Under the Stars, fireworks, festivals: 5 things to do in metro Detroit this weekend

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As people prepare for cookouts and family gatherings leading up to the Fourth of July holiday, several communities in metro Detroit are set to host festivals, carnivals, concerts, and have firework displays this weekend. Car enthusiasts can look forward to the Fort Street Cruise in Downriver, as well as a car show at the Livonia Spree.

Here are some things to do for the weekend of June 28-30.

Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular

Enjoy fireworks from the Motorsports Track, with live entertainment, family games and displays, food trucks and craft beer at this event presented by Coca-Cola.

The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:45 p.m.

The event will take place from 5-10 p.m. Sunday at M1 Concourse, 45399 Woodward Ave. in Pontiac. General admission starts at $30, with tickets available for purchase online at M1 Concourse.

Fort Street Cruise 2024

Car enthusiasts will enjoy a diverse array of vehicles, including vintage, classic, custom, modern muscle, exotics, tricked-out, and other interesting vehicles as they cruise down Fort Street through several Downriver communities.

The cruise is scheduled from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday along Fort Street from Southfield Road and Sibley Road passing through Lincoln Park, Southgate, Wyandotte and Riverview.

Trenton Summer Festival

Enjoy craft vendors, food trucks, a beer tent, and a kids’ corner alongside three stages of live entertainment featuring Mad Mad World, Shakedown, Dishwalla, Vendors, Mega 80s, Foxound, and more. A fireworks display will take place at 10 p.m. Saturday.

The festival runs from 10 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at 2800 Third St. in Trenton.

Taylor Summer Festival

This festival presented by the Taylor Rotary Club will feature concerts by 38 Special, April Wine, The Hideaways, and Dave Fio. Enjoy an all-new drone show display at dusk on Friday, and a fireworks display on Saturday.

Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Heritage Park, 12111 Pardee Road, Taylor. Concert ticket prices are $30 in advance ($35 day of show) for reserved seating, and $15 in advance ($10 day of show) for general admission standing room. The fireworks show is free.

Livonia Spree

This annual event will include an amusement park, food, games, live entertainment, a beer tent, petting farm, kids zone, car show, fireworks and more.

Enjoy performances by Rude Dogs, Sunset Blvd, Steve King and the Dittilies, Atomic Radio Band, and others.

The fireworks display is scheduled for Sunday at dusk (approx. 10:15 p.m.).

The festival runs from 2-11 p.m. through Friday, and noon-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 33841 Lyndon St. in Livonia.

Brendel Hightower is an assistant editor at the Detroit Free Press. Contact her at bhightower@freepress.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe to the Detroit Free Press.

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