The 4th of July weekend is just around the corner, and the Twin Cities are buzzing with exciting events and festivities. From mesmerizing fireworks displays to vibrant city festivals, here are the top 25 activities happening around the Twin Cities to celebrate Independence Day:
– Date: July 3-4
– Location: Minneapolis Riverfront
– Enjoy the largest laser light display in Minnesota, plus live music, food vendors, and family activities.
– Date: July 1-4
– Location: Eagan
– Celebrate Independence Day with a carnival, live entertainment, parades, and a grand fireworks show.
– Date: July 1-4
– Location: Apple Valley
– Join the festivities with a street dance, car show, parade, live music, and a mesmerizing fireworks show.
– Date: July 1-4
– Location: Various locations around Lake Minnetonka
– Enjoy four days of family-friendly fun, including sand sculpting, live music, a boat parade, and a dazzling fireworks display.
– Date: July 3
– Location: Welch, MN
– In addition to food trucks, spectacular fireworks, family-friendly activities and the biggest fireworks display around, Chase & Ovation: A Salute to the Music of Prince will light up the stage with all of the legend’s biggest songs.
– Date: July 12-16
– Location: Maple Grove
– Busy over Independence weekend? The celebration continues July 12-16 in Maple Grove with a city-wide celebration including parade, medallion hunt, outdoor movie & fireworks.
– Date: July 4
– Location: Roseville
– Celebrate Roseville’s community spirit with a parade, carnival rides, live music, a petting zoo, and a fantastic fireworks display.
– Date: July 2-4
– Location: St. Louis Park
– Enjoy food trucks, vendors and fireworks to music. DJ Bob entertainment from 7 – 10 p.m. Fireworks begin promptly at 10 p.m.
– Date: June 30-July 4
– Location: Multiple locations
– Enjoy an evening of live music followed by an outdoor movie screening. This weekend features live music by various local bands and the movie “Frozen 2.”
– Date: July 3
– Location: Anoka
–Join Anoka for its 25th Annual Fireworks Display as we celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks will light up the night sky at 10 p.m.
– Date: June 30-July 4
– Location: Delano
– Kiddie Parade, Bingo, Carnival, Pickle Ball, Medallion Hunt, Live Music, Beer Tastings, Car Show… and that’s only the half of it! Fireworks on the 4th at 10:30pm.
– Date: July 2-4
– Location: Chanhassen
– Enjoy live music, local food vendors, a complete carnival, street dance, beer garden, kids’ activities, a parade, and so much more!
– Date: July 4
– Location: Lowell Park, Stillwater
-Celebrate independence day in an All-American historic river town! The City of Stillwater puts on a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix river offering views from anywhere downtown and live music.
– Date: daily
– Location: Como Zoo
– If you’re looking for some fireworks-free fun, stop by the Como Zoo! Sparky (the sea lion) will be entertaining crowds multiple times per day all week long!
– Date: daily
– Location: Bunker Beach Water Park, Coon Rapids
– Spend the day at the water park and enjoy a fireworks show in the evening.
– Date: July 4
– Location: Afton
– Experience a charming small-town parade followed by family-friendly activities.
– Date: June15-July 4
– Location: Downtown White Bear Lake
– The fun kicks-off with Marketfest and ends on the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks display to music over the lake. Festival highlights include the Grande Parade, the Beach Dance, Medallion Hunt, Kiddie Parade, Community Garage Sale, and more.
– Date: July 1-4
– Location: varies
– Free Ice Cream, Boat Parade & Fireworks – all lakefront!
– Date: June28-July 4
– Location: Veterans Memorial Park, Richfield
– Laser show, Family Night, Cosmic Skate at Richfield Ice Arena, & more.
– Date: July 4
– Location: Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake
– Rock out to live music and witness a spectacular fireworks display, 5-10:30pm
– Date: July 3
– Location: Normandale Lake Park, Bloomington
– This festival, which culminates in one of the State of Minnesota’s largest fireworks displays, takes place annually on July 3 at Normandale Lake Park
– Date: July 6-9
– Location: Hamel, MN
– Experience thrilling rodeo events and parade.
– Date: July 4
– Location: Huber Park, Shakopee
– This long-standing tradition invites kids to decorate their wagons, trikes and bicycles in red, white and blue as Shakopee Parks and Recreation marches through local streets in honor of America’s birthday.
– Date: July 1
– Location: Lions Park, Ham Lake
– Free pulled pork sandwiches, business expo &* craft fair, police & fire vehicles on display, Freedom .5k (no typo… 1/2k) Fun Run, Fireworks at 10pm.
– Date: July 4
– Location: M Health Fairview Sports Center
– Live music will start at 5:30 p.m. and performances will take place until the traditional fireworks display. All activities are free.
Celebrate the 4th of July in style with these incredible events and activities happening around the Twin Cities! Grab your family and friends and make unforgettable memories this Independence Day weekend. Enjoy the festivities, fireworks, and the spirit of patriotism that fills the air. Happy 4th of July!