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How to See the Freedom Festival Fireworks

The International Freedom Festival Fireworks is an old tradition between the cities of Detroit and Windsor. The idea was conceived by Paul Lutzeier, a student at the College of the City of Detroit, now known as Wayne State University. He thought the two countries should share not only a border, but a joint Independence Day celebration. The celebration features the Target Fireworks display over the Detroit River. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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      Reserve a hotel room on either side of the river well in advance of the annual festival. Most riverside rooms afford a nice view of the fireworks display.

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      Park in the Cobo Hall Garage and walk to River Plaza early on the day of the festival in order to get a good viewing spot.

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      Drive across the Belle Isle Bridge in Detroit as soon as the park opens for some of the best viewing of the Freedom Festival fireworks. The island is one of the cities finest parks. There are grills available for cooking out as well as play places and other activities to enjoy.

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      Make dinner reservations at Coach Insignia, a five-star restaurant at the top of the Renaissance Center, the home of General Motors. The restaurant offers spectacular views of the river, and there are special Freedom Festival packages available for the evening.

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      Cross the Ambassador Bridge and plan to stay in one of the many fine hotels on the Windsor side of the Detroit River. The Windsor Hotel and Casino has breathtaking views from all its riverside rooms.

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      Enjoy the International Freedom Festival Fireworks from the comfort of your own living room. Local coverage of the event is available on several networks for complete coverage of all the festivities.

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  • mightymouth Jun 02, 2008
    If you don't have to be at work early on Tuesday, then staying overnight a one of the many Windsor river front hotels - is a lot of fun, esp. if traveling with kids. You can watch the fireworks from your room, or go to the waterfront, toss down a blanket and enjoy the show. When the shows over, you can go back to room rather than fighting traffic across the Bridge/tunnel for hours on end. Another option, there are parking structures along the Detroit river front where people set up grills, chairs, etc - and do a little cement day camping. It's totally safe and very crowded. The problem with seeing the fireworks on the Detroit side is that the buildings resonate after each firework is set off. It's sort of annoying. You could always go to Hockey Town Cafe rooftop bar and watch from there - less noise and less crowds, plus, easy freeway access. Don't miss out - not matter what - we
  • mightymouth Jun 02, 2008
    If you don't have to be at work early on Tuesday, then staying overnight a one of the many Windsor river front hotels - is a lot of fun, esp. if traveling with kids. You can watch the fireworks from your room, or go to the waterfront, toss down a blanket and enjoy the show. When the shows over, you can go back to room rather than fighting traffic across the Bridge/tunnel for hours on end. Another option, there are parking structures along the Detroit river front where people set up grills, chairs, etc - and do a little cement day camping. It's totally safe and very crowded. The problem with seeing the fireworks on the Detroit side is that the buildings resonate after each firework is set off. It's sort of annoying. You could always go to Hockey Town Cafe rooftop bar and watch from there - less noise and less crowds, plus, easy freeway access. Don't miss out - not matter what - we

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