Salute to America at Greenfield Village
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Once the sun sets, the world-renowned Detroit Symphony Orchestra takes center stage for a triumphant musical performance featuring celebratory orchestral music and selections from films and American popular culture, anchored by Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," cannon fire and a brilliant fireworks finale.
The orchestra will be led by Na'Zir McFadden, Assistant Conductor and Phillip & Lauren Fisher Community Ambassador of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Celebrate the Fourth of July your way at Salute to America — surrounded by friends and family, the power of music and 300 years of stories in motion.
2025 Ticket Prices
Visit July 4 & 5 for 15% off public tickets and a double discount of 30% off member tickets.
| Members (12+)* | Public (12+)* | Children (0-4) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2 | $35.75 | $42.00 | FREE |
| July 3 | $35.75 | $42.00 | FREE |
| July 4 Discount Day |
$30.50 | $36.00 | FREE |
| July 5 Discount Day |
$30.50 | $36.00 | FREE |
*Additional 25% off youth (5-11) tickets and 10% off senior (62+) tickets for both member and public tickets across all event dates.
General Parking: $9 per vehicle for nonmembers and free for members.
Tickets and Reservations
Due to high demand, we recommend purchasing tickets to Salute to America in advance online. Tickets go on sale May 21 for members and May 28 for the public.
Ticket purchasers can join an online queue at 8:30 a.m. EDT for first access to tickets starting at 9:00 a.m. EDT on both member and public on-sale dates.
Your Experience Includes:
- Grand stage performance by Detroit Symphony Orchestra at 8:30 p.m.
- Rotating performance groups, including brass, ragtime piano, Motown, blues, jazz and more
- Holiday theming and decade vignettes
- Military fife and drum parade
- Summer street food, cold treats and craft beer
- Performance of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture" with cannon fire
- Celebratory fireworks finale
- FREE carousel rides
Summer Salute Dinner at The Lodge at Christie & Main
This buffet dining package features summer picnic favorites like barbecued chicken breast, hot dogs, hamburgers and more. Two seatings will be available, at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m., during each program day.
Tickets to Summer Salute Dinner are available to purchase in advance online or by calling our Contact Center at 313.982.6001. Dining tickets cannot be purchased on-site.
Each ticket includes dining, taxes and Salute to America programming.
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.