Detroit and Windsor Share Beloved Cross-Border Fireworks Tradition

When summer arrives, two neighboring cities on opposite sides of an international border put aside what divides them and come together for a celebration that has endured for generations.

Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada have maintained a beloved fireworks tradition that draws thousands of spectators to both shores. Year after year, residents from both countries line up along the waterfront to share in the festivities as the skies light up overhead.

The cross-border gathering is a testament to the unique bond between these two communities, which face each other across the water and have built a tradition that transcends national boundaries.