Canton Township fireworks display ‘Ignites the Night’
Canton Ignites the Night, a special America 250 community celebration is planned from 6:30 until 10:30 next Thursday, July 9 in Heritage Park, located behind the Canton Administration Building at 1150 S. Canton Center Road.
The special event which includes a fireworks show is sponsored by Advanced Orthodontics, Jacob Matthew Jewlers, and Schoolcraft College. Canton Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham Hudak will welcome the audience, and the winners of the America 250 poster contest will be announced. Organizers said food choices from area restaurants and food trucks will be available, as well as live music, kids’ activities, and other entertainment, all leading up to the fireworks extravaganza that is scheduled to begin after dusk. In addition, Washtenaw Community College will be onsite with a mobile classroom, featuring a free liberty-themed family-friendly activity.
“We’re hoping all ages will join us to commemorate America’s 250th in Heritage Park, where they’ll be able to experience an unforgettable night of live music, delicious local food and drinks, as well as a spectacular fireworks finale,” said Laura Mortier, Canton Parks, Recreation & Community Services deputy director. “Canton has a well-respected tradition for its fireworks, so we hope that area residents will celebrate this special milestone in American history together that culminates with some of the best fireworks around.”
Featured entertainment will include performances by the Detroit Drive Band at the Amphitheater starting at 7 p.m., as well as an 8 p.m. performance of DJ Zaneta on the Canton LIVE Stage, which is located on the north side of Heritage Park.
Spectators are also encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enhance their experience during this outdoor community celebration. There is no admission fee for this outdoor event, and parking is free. For more information about Canton Ignites the Night, visit www.cantonfun.org or call (734) 394-5460.
