Ford Fireworks Light Up Skies Over Detroit Riverfront in Annual Celebration

DEARBORN, Mich., June 26 – The 59^th Annual Ford Fireworks took to the skies over downtown Detroit and Canada on Monday, drawing thousands of local residents to one of the United States’ largest fireworks displays. As part of this year’s theme of “Detroit! Right Now!,” Ford Motor Company Fund added to the festivities by inviting a select group of 2,000 local students and family members to a special viewing location with activities and entertainment. Ford Focus on Freedom saluted 200 current and former military members and their families with a special event that included a flyover by historic aircraft. Ford also offered free admission to Belle Isle for the first 250 cars, allowing more members of the community an opportunity to enjoy the big event. Learn more by clicking here.

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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.