Nothing says the 4th of July like Fireworks! Whether you’re looking for a full day of family activities, live music, food trucks, or simply the perfect place to watch the night sky light up, we got you covered with the list of celebrations throughout the Twin Cities metro below.
Here’s your guide to some of the biggest Fourth of July fireworks shows happening around the metro this year.
Minneapolis – Red, White & Boom!
The Minneapolis riverfront celebration returns with a full day of activities at Water Works Park and along West River Parkway, culminating in one of the metro’s largest fireworks displays at 10:00 PM.
Official Event:
https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/events/red_white_and_boom/
Saint Paul – Red, White & Boom!
Celebrate at Cathedral Hill Park with food trucks, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show beginning at dusk overlooking the downtown skyline.
Official Event:
https://www.visitsaintpaul.com/blog/a-mysaintpaul-fourth-of-july/
Bloomington – Summer Fete (July 3)
Kick off your holiday one day early at Normandale Lake Park with live entertainment, food vendors, and one of Minnesota’s largest fireworks displays.
Official Event:
https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pr/summer-fete
Lakeville
Lakeville’s annual Independence Day fireworks are held on July 4th as the spectacular kickoff to the city’s week-long Pan-O-Prog (Panorama of Progress) festival. The event is completely free and features family activities, food trucks, and live music, with the sky-illuminating fireworks.
Official Event:
https://www.panoprog.org/event-details/fireworks-and-family-fun-hosted-by-city-of-lakeville
Apple Valley – Freedom Days
Freedom Days features a carnival, parade, live entertainment, family activities, and fireworks on the evening of July 4.
Official Event:
https://www.applevalleyfreedomdays.com/
Blaine – Blazin’ 4th
Enjoy a hometown celebration complete with games, food, entertainment, and fireworks.
Official Event:
https://blazine4th.com/
Eagan – Funfest
Eagan’s annual Funfest includes a carnival, live music, parade, contests, and a fireworks finale on July 4.
Official Event:
https://eaganfunfest.org/
Shakopee – Canterbury Park Fireworks Spectacular
Spend the evening at Canterbury Park enjoying horse racing, family activities, and a spectacular fireworks show after the races.
Official Event:
https://www.canterburypark.com/events/
Prior Lake – Rock & Rockets at Mystic Lake
Enjoy a free outdoor concert followed by fireworks at Mystic Lake Casino.
Official Event:
https://mysticlake.com/
White Bear Lake – Manitou Days
The annual Manitou Days celebration includes family activities throughout the festival, ending with fireworks over White Bear Lake.
Official Event:
https://manitoudays.com/
Delano Fourth of July Celebration
Although just outside the Twin Cities, Delano hosts one of Minnesota’s most popular Independence Day celebrations featuring a parade, live music, food, and an incredible fireworks show.
Official Event:
https://delano4th.com/
Maple Grove Days
Maple Grove Days includes community events leading up to a fireworks display that has become a local favorite.
Official Event:
https://maplegrovedays.org/
Mound – Spirit of the Lakes Festival
Celebrate on Lake Minnetonka with community festivities and fireworks over the water.
Official Event:
https://spiritofthelakes.com/
Shoreview – Slice of Shoreview
Enjoy several days of family entertainment capped off with a community fireworks show.
Official Event:
https://sliceofshoreview.com/
South St. Paul – Kaposia Days
Kaposia Days offers a parade, carnival, live music, and fireworks to wrap up the celebration.
Official Event:
https://kaposiadays.com/
Many celebrations begin hours before the fireworks with parades, food trucks, kids’ activities, live music, and local vendors. Arrive early, bring lawn chairs or blankets, and check each event’s website before heading out for the latest parking information and weather updates.
From all of us at Team Lucky Duck, we wish you a safe, fun, and memorable Fourth of July! Happy Independence Day!
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