Extended Hours: Greenfield Village will be open late for Sharing the Spirit of America this Wednesday, July 8th until 7:00 p.m.

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Extended Hours: Greenfield Village will be open late for Sharing the Spirit of America this Wednesday, July 8th until 7:00 p.m.

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Orchestra Circle Experience

Salute to America Dining & Lounge Package
Fireworks at Salute to America
Fireworks at Salute to America

Orchestra Circle Experience

Enhance your evening at Salute to America with the new Orchestra Circle dining and lounge experience — designed to bring you closer to the music and the moment.

Take your place in a reserved chair seating section near the grand stage for a closer view of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Jader Bignamini. Throughout the evening, enjoy an elevated buffet and exclusive access to The Lodge at Christie & Main, offering a comfortable retreat with indoor seating, air conditioning, dedicated restrooms and a cash bar — or step outside to a designated patio with bistro lighting for a relaxed, open-air setting.

Your experience also includes VIP parking, full access to Salute to America programming and continuous entry to The Lodge at Christie & Main from 5-10 p.m., placing you at the center of an evening filled with live musical ensembles, historic vignettes, carousel rides and an exceptional view of the fireworks finale.

Buffet Menu: Smoked beef brisket with sweet Kansas City barbeque sauce (GF), grilled chicken with Carolina Gold barbeque sauce (GF), baked aged cheddar mac and cheese (V), Southern potato salad (V, GF), red cabbage and fresno pepper slaw (V, GF), sweet pickle jalapeno relish (V, GF), fresh baked cornbread (V), warm peach cobbler (V) and soft drinks. Menu is served buffet-style for consumption in The Lodge or designated patio area only from 6-8 p.m.

Please refer to our general Salute to America landing page for additional programming details, as well as entry, safety and security policies.

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