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Camp Dearborn to host Labor Day weekend celebration

Festivities take place Aug. 31-Sept. 1

Visitors swimming at Camp Dearborn. (Camp Dearborn)

The City of Dearborn Department of Parks and Recreation will host several family-friendly activities on Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday Sept. 1, 2024 as part of its annual Labor Day Weekend festivities at Camp Dearborn.

Camp Dearborn is located at 1700 General Motors Rd in Milford. All activities, including a Sunday night fireworks show are open to the public.

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The festivities will kickoff on Saturday, Aug 31 at 7 p.m. at Watermelon Creek with five rubber duck races for all age groups. The duck race is open to the first 150 people registered. Those interested are encouraged to arrive early and register at the Canteen before 6:30 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 1 campers can visit the pool area from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Pool Bash, which includes games, pool toys, prizes and more.

At 4 p.m., patrons and campers will be able to participate in a traditional Canteen Dance with entertainment, followed by a fireworks display at 10 p.m. at the Paddle Boat Lake.

Admission is $10 at the gate per vehicle on Saturday and $15 for the Sunday night fireworks.

Visitors can book a campsite to enjoy for the whole weekend by visiting Dearborn.gov/Camp or by calling the camp office at 248-684-6000.


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