Rochester Hills Announces New Festival Of The Hills, Fireworks Date

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — Officials announced Friday that the Festival of the Hills and fireworks show will now happen on Wednesday, July 26 at Borden Park, located at 1400 E. Hamlin Rd. The event was rescheduled from June 28 because of weather.

"This Festival of the Hills is an event unlike any other in our community and we are thrilled to have a new date," Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan K. Barnett said. "We made a decision to prioritize the well-being and safety of our residents, leading us to postpone the show. But now, we are ready to rock and roll!"

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.

There will be a special movie screening of the hilarious and heartwarming film, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" at 7 p.m. at the Blue Diamond Ball field.

Woodward Sports Network co-creator Joey Namou and Channel 955 DJ Paul Martindale will take the stage and play a mix of top 40 hits and timeless Motown classics.

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.