Ford Fireworks Explode Over Detroit’s Riverfront in a Dazzling Summer Tradition

DETROIT, June 25, 2018 -- The Ford Fireworks lit up Downtown Detroit to cap a perfect summer evening for family fun. Celebrating 60 years, the Ford Fireworks featured more than 10,000 pyrotechnic effects that thrilled the hundreds of thousands of people gathered along the Detroit River.

The theme of this year’s big show was “Come Alive in the D!” In addition to the sparkling display in the sky, Ford Focus on Freedom saluted 200 current and former military members and their families during a special VIP event with a close-up view of the fireworks. Ford Fund also sponsored live entertainment, games and giveaways, a vintage plane flyover from Yankee Air Museum, and an exclusive viewing zone for 2,000 Detroit-area students and family members. Learn more by clicking here.

Ford has been investing in Detroit since the company’s founding in 1903. Over the past 10 years, Ford and Ford Fund have donated more than $166 million to organizations throughout southeast Michigan, supporting education, safe driving and community life, including hunger relief and other essential services.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. The company’s Ford+ plan for growth and value creation combines existing strengths, new capabilities and always-on relationships with customers to enrich experiences for customers and deepen their loyalty. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, along with connected services. The company does that through three customer-centered business segments: Ford Blue, engineering iconic gas-powered and hybrid vehicles; Ford Model e, inventing breakthrough electric vehicles along with embedded software that defines exceptional digital experiences for all customers; and Ford Pro, helping commercial customers transform and expand their businesses with vehicles and services tailored to their needs. Additionally, Ford provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. Ford employs about 174,000 people worldwide. More information about the company and its products and services is available at corporate.ford.com.