The 2026 Ford Fireworks return to the Detroit Riverfront on Monday, June 22. 

The annual event draws hundreds of thousands of spectators to the city. Here's a breakdown of parking options, public transit, and street/freeway closures, if you're planning on attending this year.

---> Also see: 2026 Detroit Fireworks: What's open, what's closed for viewing

Free metered parking after 5 p.m.

The Municipal Parking Department (MPD) will not enforce parking meters across the city after 5 p.m. on June 22. However, motorists are advised to observe parking restrictions. Parking violators will be ticketed and, in some instances, vehicles may be towed. 

Motorists will be ticketed for: 

• Improper parking (vehicles within 20 feet from crosswalk; within 15 feet from an intersection; within 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic control device; and within 15 feet of a fire hydrant)
• Parking in front of fire hydrants and bus stops, or blocking driveways and alleys 
• Parking in designated zones, such as handicap zones (without proper credentials), fire lanes, no parking zones or no standing zones 

City-owned parking garages

Parking available at these City-owned garages: 

• Ford Underground Garage, 30 E. Jefferson Ave opens time: 6 a.m., closes at 1 a.m.; cost is $10 
• Eastern Market Garage, 2727 Riopelle Street - opens time: 6 a.m., closes at 11 p.m.; cost is $5 

Tailgating and fireworks viewing from any parking facility are prohibited. Find private parking lots and book a spot using ParkWhiz.

Vehicles in violation of parking rules and restrictions may be towed. Vehicles will be retrieved by DPD tow trucks only. Individuals should call the Tow Desk at (313) 596-8832 to determine the location of their vehicle.

Ford Fireworks street and freeway closures in Detroit

The following traffic changes will go into effect at approximately 6 p.m. on June 22: 

• No northbound or southbound traffic will be allowed on Woodward Avenue beginning at Park and Witherell. Motorists may cross Woodward at John R/Clifford, Grand River, and State/Gratiot 
• All streets south of Fort and west of Woodward will be closed 
• All streets south of Congress and east of Woodward will be closed 
• Beginning at 6 p.m., freeways may begin to close 

The DPD reserves the right to request closure of the freeways and surfaces streets earlier or later, depending on the volume of vehicle traffic.  

Ford Fireworks transportation options

Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) 

For bus riders, the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) issued the following reminder. From 5 - 11 p.m. on June 22, the following routes will end at the Bricktown People Mover Station on Beaubien between Lafayette and Congress. 

• #5 Van Dyke/Lafayette 
• #6 Gratiot 
• #9 Jefferson 
• #40 Russell 
• #52 Chene 
• #67 Cadillac/Harper 

DDOT personnel will assist passengers at the Bricktown and Times Square stations to assist passengers beginning at 5 p.m. After 5 p.m., the Woodward (#4) and Dexter (#16) routes will end at the Rosa Parks Transit Center. For full reroute information, visit this DDOT page or call (313) 933-1300. 

---> How to use public transit in City of Detroit

Detroit People Mover 

The Detroit People Mover will operate 6:30 a.m. until midnight. Patrons may exit at Financial District Station for viewing at Spirit or Hart Plaza.  Due to early closures at Huntington Place, Millender Center and Renaissance Center, trains will not stop at these stations after 2 p.m.; all other stations remain open. Rides are always free. DDOT transfers from the Rosa Parks Transit Center should board at Times Square Station or the Bricktown Station for east-side layovers. For more information, visit o thepeoplemover.com or call (313) 224-2160. 
 
Q-Line 

In addition, the Q-Line will have a shortened route on June 22.  Beginning at 6 p.m., trains will only stop at Woodward Avenue and State Street.