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17th Annual Salute To America




Join us in Greenfield Village on Friday, July 3rd with WWJ am anchor Joe Donovan as we celebrate the troops at the 17th Annual Salute To America event at Greenfield Village.  Salute To America is a spectacular concert series with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Walnut Grove historic district is transformed into a patriotic sea of red, white and blue as the Detroit Symphony Orchestra presents a rousing program of American musical favorites in celebration of Independence Day. Picnic, relax, enjoy the music and get ready for one of the area’s finest fireworks finales. Members of The Henry Ford receive discount admission for this event.

Program highlights:

Gates open at 6:00pm for general public.

Pre-concert musical entertainment

Kids activities including 19th-century lawn games and a special visit from members of Greenfield Village’s historic baseball teams!

Prelude Concert.

Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert.

Amazing fireworks finale accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture! with live cannon fire. We regret there can be no refunds, even in the event of inclement weather. All programs and artists subject to change. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted unless purchased on site. A complete list of entrance policies will be included with your tickets.


 
 
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