Thousands lined the field at , while even more found the perfect viewing spot along Mack Avenue and Vernier Road for the 2011 Grosse Pointe Woods/City of Grosse Pointe fireworks Sunday night. A live band, Motor City Mix, entertained the crowd as the sun set over the city, and until the night sky exploded with color and sound.

Thousands lined the field at , while even more found the perfect viewing spot along Mack Avenue and Vernier Road for the 2011 Grosse Pointe Woods/City of Grosse Pointe fireworks Sunday night.

A live band, Motor City Mix, entertained the crowd as the sun set over the city, and until the night sky exploded with color and sound.

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