Salute to America
Special Event at Greenfield Village®
- July 2-5, 2025
- Time: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3:00 p.m. for general admission during all event days.
- Location: Greenfield Village
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Experience a masterful musical performance in an idyllic setting with 300 years of American history as your backdrop at Salute to America in Greenfield Village.
For more than 30 years, two cultural gems — The Henry Ford and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra — have partnered to create an unforgettable concert experience that brings the magic of live music to 80 historic acres.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of an evening in Greenfield Village — food trucks along Main Street, the sound of our historic 1913 Herschell-Spillman carousel, presenters in period clothing strolling through the streets and musical ensembles tucked in every corner. With seven historic districts to explore, guests can enjoy an ever-changing soundtrack of choral singing, ragtime, Motown, blues, jazz and more.
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.
Learn MoreBecome a Member and Save
The best way to experience Salute to America is as a member of The Henry Ford. Save 15% on event admission and gain access to an exclusive one-week member presale. Then use your membership for free general admission to the museum and village all year long, plus free parking and other perks.
FAQs
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- What time will tickets go on sale?
- What modifications can I expect from previous Salute to America events?
- Where will the grand stage orchestra performance take place?
- How long is the grand stage orchestra performance?
- Will historic buildings be open?
- Will historic rides be available?
- Will the carousel be open?
- Will the playground be open?
- Can I bring a personal bag?
- Can I bring personal seating?
- Can I bring outside food or beverages?
- Can I bring fireworks or sparklers?
- Will on-site restaurants be open?
- Will on-site retail stores be open?
- Are wheelchairs available to rent?
- Are motorized scooters available to rent?
- Does The Henry Ford offer refunds or exchanges in the event of rain?
- Does The Henry Ford offer refunds or exchanges in the event of rain?
- What time will tickets go on sale?
Member presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 21. Public tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 28.
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.
Members, we recommend testing your member login and password information before the start of the presale for the fastest and most convenient purchase process. Please also ensure that your membership is valid through the date you are planning to visit Salute to America.
- What modifications can I expect from previous Salute to America events?
Salute to America has been permanently modified to highlight the most popular performance elements from previous years’ events, including a grand stage performance by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra alongside strolling musical performances. This reimagined version is unique to Greenfield Village, highlighting our historic atmosphere alongside the grand symphony performance our guests have enjoyed for decades.
- Where will the grand stage orchestra performance take place?
The DSO’s grand stage orchestra performance will take place on the Village Green in front of Town Hall.
- How long is the grand stage orchestra performance?
- Approximately 90 minutes, with a short intermission.
- Will historic buildings be open?
- Historic buildings will not be open.
- Will historic rides be available?
- The Herschell-Spillman Carousel will be open during the event and free to all guests. Other historic rides will not be available during Salute to America.
- Will the carousel be open?
- Yes, the carousel will be open all evening and is free to all guests.
- Will the playground be open?
- Yes, the playground will open at 5:00 p.m. and close at dark.
- Can I bring a personal bag?
- Personal bags are permitted but will be searched due to the nature of this event. For the safety of our guests, our policies for Salute to America align with those of most large concert, entertainment and sporting events.
- Can I bring personal seating?
- Yes, personal seating such as compact folding chairs, strollers, wagons, lawn blankets and beach towels are welcome. Due to the nature of this event, please note that all personal items and carriers will be searched.
Additionally, personal accessibility equipment, such as personal electric scooters, wheelchairs and walkers, are welcome. Limited unreserved seating will also be available around the village. - Can I bring outside food or beverages?
- Outside food and beverages, nonalcoholic or alcoholic, are not permitted with the exception of sealed bottled water. For the safety of our guests, our policies for Salute to America align with those of most large concert, entertainment and sporting events.
Concessions and restaurants will be open throughout Greenfield Village for the duration of the event and will be able to accommodate most dietary restrictions. - Can I bring fireworks or sparklers?
- Outside fireworks, including sparklers, are not permitted.
- Will on-site restaurants be open?
The following dining experiences will be open, in addition to food trucks and street fair dining options:
- A Taste of History
- Stand 44
- Sir John Bennett Sweet Shop
- Frozen Custard Stand
- Carousel Concessions
- Covered Bridge Concessions
- Owl Night Lunch Wagon
In addition, you can purchase advance tickets online to our popular buffet dining package, Summer Salute Dinner.
- Will on-site retail stores be open?
- Yes, the Greenfield Village Store will be open from 5:00-6:30 p.m., in addition to pop-up retail experiences within the event.
- Are wheelchairs available to rent?
- Yes, wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Are motorized scooters available to rent?
- Motorized scooters will not be available to rent for this event.
Personal accessibility equipment such as personal electric scooters, wheelchairs and walkers are welcome. Limited unreserved seating will also be available around the village.
Wheelchairs are also available to rent free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. - Does The Henry Ford offer refunds or exchanges in the event of extreme weather conditions?
- Salute to America is held rain or shine and will be canceled only in the case of severe or dangerous weather; no refunds or exchanges will be given due to inclement weather. Dangerous conditions are determined by The Henry Ford in cooperation with local emergency services.
Please note that certain program elements may be suspended during the event in the case of lightning or other severe weather conditions. - Do you offer ticket insurance?
- Yes, we offer FanShield Ticket Protection by Protecht.
You can add FanShield Ticket Protection to your online ticket purchase in case of unforeseen circumstances for a small fee. Fanshield covers ticket losses due to illness, injury, work travel, military service, transportation issues and more.
PLEASE NOTE: Fanshield Ticket Protection does not cover the cost of missed events due to inclement weather. If the program is canceled due to dangerous weather, substitutions from The Henry Ford or the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be offered; no refunds will be issued by The Henry Ford, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra or by Fanshield. Please read the full policy issued to you from FanShield Ticket Protection by Protecht upon booking — learn more.
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Event brought to you by our Sponsors:
Summer Salute Dinner
July 2-5, 2025 | Seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
A summer buffet your whole family will love, in the best location in Greenfield Village — adjacent to the Village Green and carousel. Two service times, with open-table seating for up to 10 guests, provide the best flexibility for dining and program enjoyment.
Summer Salute Dinner
July 2-5, 2025 | Seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
