Rochester Hills Announces Festival Of The Hills, Fireworks: Here's What You Need To Know

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Rochester Hills' Festival of the Hills event, followed by a fireworks show, will take place on Wednesday, June 28 at Borden Park, located at 1400 E. Hamlin Rd, officials announced.

The event promises an evening filled with family-friendly activities, entertainment and the grand fireworks display.

The gates to Borden Park will open at 6:00 p.m., inviting families to enjoy an array of free and exciting activities. Thrill seekers will have the opportunity to climb a rock wall or join a nerf battle hosted by the Rochester Area Recreation Authority.

Kids of all ages can bounce on the inflatables, sign up for the cornhole tournament and visit the petting zoo. The Rochester Hills Public Library's van, BoB (Books on Board) will also be there.

There will also be lots of food options, with 27 food vendors on-site. At 7 p.m., families can gather at the Blue Diamond Ball field for a special movie screening of "Minions - The Rise of Gru."

Throughout the night, Woodward Sports Network co-creator Joey Namou and Channel 955 DJ Paul Martindale will spin family-friendly tunes, adding to the vibrant ambiance.

The evening will be capped off with a grand fireworks display that scheduled for 10:06 p.m.

Officials reiterated alcohol, sparklers, fireworks, pets, and remote control planes or drones are not allowed in the park during the event.

Admission into the park is free and limited parking is available within the park at the Hamlin Road entrance. No motorhomes will be allowed.

Starting from 4:00 p.m., parking will also be allowed on Hamlin Road itself, with traffic flowing one way from John R east to Dequindre and from John R west to Rochester Road.