Ford Fireworks: child safety, road closures & alternate transportation options

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WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE
Ford Fireworks: child safety, road closures & alternate transportation options

The Windsor Police Service is proud to support our community during the Ford Fireworks, one of the region’s most iconic and highly anticipated annual events.

This year’s celebration will take place on Monday, June 23, 2025, with the fireworks display set to begin at 10:08 p.m. for a duration of approximately 24 minutes. With large crowds expected, we remind all attendees – especially families – to take note of the following safety information, road closure details, and alternate transportation options.

Child safety tips

To help keep children safe during the event, we urge all parents and guardians to take these proactive steps: 

  • Take a photo of your child at the start of the evening in the clothing they are wearing. 
  • Ensure your child has identification (if age-appropriate) and knows a parent or guardian’s phone number.
  • Choose a designated meeting spot ahead of time in case you become separated.
  • If your child becomes lost, report it immediately to the nearest police officer.

These simple precautions can make a vital difference and help police reunite lost children with their families.

Road closures

Many streets in the downtown area will have restricted access beginning at 6 p.m. on the day of the event. Vehicles parked in the restricted areas labelled “no-parking zones” will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

Please review the detailed map for full details on road closures and no-parking zones.

Alternate transportation options

To reduce traffic congestion, attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, or use public transit.  Transit Windsor is offering residents free bus services for the evening. In addition, park ‘n’ ride shuttle buses will operate from Devonshire Mall beginning at 6 p.m. and continuing until 9:30 p.m.

Return shuttles will depart immediately following the fireworks, running until approximately 12:15 a.m. or until all passengers in line have boarded a bus back to their vehicle at Devonshire Mall.  

For more information on the event, please visit www.visitwindsoressex.com/event/ford-fireworks.


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