Some of the biggest Independence Day events traditionally happen in Downtown Minneapolis and Downtown St. Paul.
Minneapolis: Red, White and BOOM celebrates Independence Day with music, entertainment and family fun on the Minneapolis Riverfront on July 3 and 4. Fireworks are at 10 p.m. on July 4. Where's the best place to watch the Minneapolis fireworks?
Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis is the venue for the second of two firework displays in the city of Minneapolis. An especially family-friendly event with live music, children's activities, and local food vendors.
Saint Paul: The long running A Taste of Minnesota is no more, but the city of St. Paul is planning a firework display on Harriet Island on July 4. Where's the best place to watch the St. Paul fireworks?
Fourth of July Fireworks Across the Twin Cities
Cities and communities across the Twin Cities metro area hold Independence Day celebrations, and fireworks displays.
Here's a list of fireworks, festivals and other Independence Day events in cities across the Metro Area. All events are on July 4 and have free admission unless otherwise noted.
Apple Valley: incorporates Independence Day celebrations into the annual Apple Valley Freedom Days festival, held June 45 - July 4. The Apple Valley fireworks are one of the biggest displays in the Twin Cities. Fireworks at 10 p.m. at Johnny Cake Ridge Park.
Afton: The 4th of July Parade starts at noon at the Windmill Marina.
Blaine: Blaine's Blazing 4th has celebrations and entertainment on June 24-26, and on July 4 at Aquatore Park. The fireworks will be at the National Sports Center at 10 p.m. on July 4.
Bloomington: The Summer Fete on July 3 celebrates Independence Day with a kid's carnival, entertainment and live music, with fireworks at dusk, around 10 p.m. at Normandale Lake Bandshell.
Excelsior/Lake Minnetonka The only official firework display over Lake Minnetonka is the finale to a packed day of Independence Day events, a parade, music and entertainment at the lake.
Chanhassen: Chanhassen celebrates Independence Day on the 3rd and 4th with a packed family-friendly event schedule. Fireworks are at 10 p.m. at Lake Ann Park.
Eagan: 4th of July FunFest in Eagan runs from July 2 - July 4. On Independence Day, there's a carnival, the Funfest Parade at 10 a.m., and fireworks at 10 p.m. at Central Park.
Eden Prarie: The Hometown Celebration at Round Lake Park culminates in fireworks at 10 p.m.
Edina: has a parade instead of fireworks. The Edina Independence Day Parade begins at 10 a.m. at Edina City Hall on July 4.
Fort Snelling: cannons firing, military parade and performance, and other period military themed Independence Day festivities from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., admission charge.
Hudson, WI: Hudson's Booster Days festival runs from July 1 - July 3. Plenty of free music and entertainment, a carnival, parade, and fireworks at dusk on 3 July.
Lakeville: The Panorama of Progress, the Pan-O-Prog, is in its 44nd year. Over a week of celebrations including a car show, parade, sports tournaments and more. Pre-dusk fireworks for anyone who has an early bedtime, followed by the main firework show after dusk. at Lakeville North High School.
Prior Lake, Mystic Lake Casino: A free outdoor concert from Diamond Rio followed by fireworks on the casino grounds.
Prior Lake: The annual Prior Lake Boat Parade in on Independence Day afternoon, and then there wil be fireworks over the lake, launched from Watzel's Beach, at 10 pm.
Oakdale: Walton Park has a free concert from the Rockin Hollywoods, followed by fireworks at dusk.
Richfield's 4th of July: A free, multi-day community event from July 1 - July 5. A car show, music, parade, pie eating contests and many other festivities. Fireworks on July 4 at Veteran's Park at 10 p.m.
Roseville: Roseville's summer festival, Rosefest, runs from June 25 until July 4. Fireworks over Bennett Lake at 10 p.m.
St Croix Firework Cruises: If you'd like to watch fireworks from a boat, book a river cruise to watch the Hudson fireworks on July 3, or the Stillwater fireworks on July 4.
St. Louis Park: An evening celebration with live music is followed by fireworks at 10 p.m. at Aquila Park.
Stillwater: A day of live music and entertainment in downtown Stillwater is followed be fireworks over the St. Croix at dusk.
Valleyfair: Fireworks at dusk on July 4, and will have a short fireworks display every Saturday nigh through August 13. And, all active and retired military personnel get free admission on Independence Day weekend, July 2, 3 and 4.
White Bear Lake: The annual Manitou Days festival ends on July 4 with fireworks at 10 p.m. at Memorial Beach.
Woodbury: Ojibway Park in Woodbuty is the location for a day of celebrations, with live music, entertainment, kid's activities and fireworks at 10 p.m.
