Where to view fireworks in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Greater Minnesota in 2024
MINNEAPOLIS — Storms may threaten many fireworks displays this Fourth of July, and a number of communities in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, along with Greater Minnesota, are pivoting in their plans to accommodate.
Scroll below for the city nearest to you to find information about their Fourth of July firework display plans. (Don't see the one near you? Let us know to add it by contacting us here!)
Note: Due to weather, some fireworks displays may be canceled or rescheduled. Check the city websites for more information.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis will host the return of the "Red, White and Boom!" fireworks celebration. It will be taking place on the downtown Minneapolis Riverfront. Staff will make the call about the fireworks show by 6 p.m. Thursday.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 6 p.m. live music and food trucks | 10 p.m. fireworks
Location: Water Works and Stone Arch Bridge parking lot, West side of the Mississippi River
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
St. Paul
While there will be no official fireworks from the city, there will be a 4th in the Park parade. If you're looking for fireworks, the St. Paul Saints will have them after three games leading up to Independence Day weekend.
Date: July 3, 4 and 5
Time: After the evening Saints games
Location: CHS Field
Admission to games: Check the link below for prices.
Link: More Info
Albert Lea
Fireworks will be shown over Fountain Lake on July 4. Albert Lea is also hosting a parade on Wednesday, July 3, and a car show on the Fourth of July.
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Fountain Lake
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Alexandria
Alexandria will host Star Storm 2024 at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center. The fireworks will be able to be seen from a multi-lake distance. The fireworks display begins at sundown. Grammy award-winner Terrance Simien will be entertaining guests on the lakeside lawn.
Date: Thursday, July 5
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center, shores of Lake Darling
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Andover
While Andover will not host fireworks on July 4, it will host the Andover Family Fun Fest eight days later, which includes a fireworks display.
Date: July 12 and 13
Location: Sunshine Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Annandale
Annandale will host a five-day festival for Independence Day, with fireworks occurring at dusk on the Fourth.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk (around 10 p.m.)
Location: Municipal Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Anoka
Anoka holds its Annual Fireworks and Castle Field 10th anniversary on Wednesday, July 3, which will include a petting zoo, live music and fireworks.
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Castle Field
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Apple Valley
Apple Valley's Fourth of July parade has been canceled, and the fireworks have been rescheduled to Friday.
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Arlington
Arlington Raceway will host a fireworks display over the weekend called NAPA Fireworks Night.
Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: Dusk (The event begins at 5:30 p.m.)
Admission: Check website for updated pricing
Location: Arlington Raceway
Link: More Info
Austin
Austin is holding a freedom festival, which will go from Friday, June 28 to Sunday, July 7 with events and festivities taking place on each day. Fireworks will take place during the end of the day on the Fourth.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Bandshell Park
Link: More Info
Baudette
Baudette will host its Fourth of July celebration with entertainment, parades, foods, vendors and more. Fireworks will occur at the end of the day.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Location: Willie Walleye Park, fireworks will be shot over Baudette Bay
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Bemidji
Bemidji will host the 80th annual Jaycees Water Carnival July 3 and July 4, with fireworks shown at dusk on the Fourth.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Lake Bemidji
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Blaine
Fireworks will light up Blaine's sky by the National Sports Center.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: National Sports Center
Link: More Info
Bloomington
Bloomington will host Summer Fete 2024, which ends with one of the largest fireworks displays in Minnesota.
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. (fireworks will occur at the end of the festival)
Location: Normandale Lake Park, W. 84th Street and Normandale Blvd
Admission: Free
Details: More Info
Brainerd/Brainerd Lakes Area
There are many fireworks celebrations over the Fourth of July weekend in the Brainerd Lakes area. One of the main displays associated with Brainerd is detailed below.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Around 10:15 p.m.
Location: Don Adamson Field
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Butterfield
The Butterfield Summer Sizzler will be hosting fireworks two days after the Fourth of July.
Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Over Butterfield Lake
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Cambridge
Fireworks will be shown at the Isanti County Fairgrounds.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Isanti County Fairgrounds
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Cannon Falls
Cannon Valley Fair will host its 109th year from July 2-6, with free grounds admission for veteran and senior citizen day.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Cannon Valley Fair
Admission to fairgrounds: $5
Link: More Info
Champlin
No fireworks this year. The Father Hennepin Festival happened in early June, which had a fireworks display.
Chanhassen (rescheduled)
Fireworks display at Lake Ann has been moved to Friday, July 12th at 10 p.m. The parade is also canceled.
Link: More Info
Chaska (canceled)
Fireworks will now happen during the Fire & Ice Festival on July 12-13.
Link: More Info
Cloquet
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10:25 p.m.
Location: Veterans Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Coon Rapids
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Carnival Midway, Boulevard Plaza 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd
Link: More Info
Cottage Grove (rescheduled)
Cottage Grove Lions 4th of July Family Celebration will now be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 6-11 p.m. at Kingston Park.
Link: More Info
Crosby
There will be a parade held before fireworks, starting at 11 a.m.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Fireworks will be shot over Serpent Lake
Link: More Info
Crosslake
Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Shores of Cross Lake (fireworks to be launched from Sand Island)
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Delano
Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: Central Park, 650 River St. N.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Detroit Lakes
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Detroit Lakes City Beach
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Duluth
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 10:10 p.m.
Location: Bayfront Festival Park 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Eagan
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: 10-10:30 p.m.
Location: Eagan's July 4th Funfest 1501 Central Parkway Eagan, MN 55121
Link: More Info
East Bethel
East Bethel will be hosting Booster Day, with fireworks to end the event.
Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: Dusk
Location: Booster Park
Link: More Info
East Grand Forks
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: Scheels Sports Complex
Link: More Info
Eden Prairie (canceled)
Link: More Info
Edina
Edina Fourth of July parade begins at 10 a.m.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Rosland Park
Link: More Info
Elk River (rescheduled)
Fireworks have been postponed until July 27 for the Elk RiverFest. More details will be provided at a later date.
Link: More Info
Ely
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Miners Lake
Link: More Info
Elysian
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Shot from Tustin Park
Link: More Info
Eveleth
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Location: Over Eveleth
Link: More Info
Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka
Date: Wednesday, July 3 (date changed due to weather)
Time: 9:50 p.m.
Location: South Lake Minnetonka
Link: More Info
Fairmont (rescheduled)
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Watch from Ward and Sylvania parks
Link: More Info
Faribault (rescheduled)
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Watch from Ward and Sylvania parks
Link: More Info
Forest Lake (canceled)
The July 4 fireworks have been canceled. A rescheduled date will be announced soon.
Link: More Info
Garrison
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Garrison Bay on Mille Lacs
Link: More Info
Grand Marais
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Grand Marais Harbor
Link: More Info
Grand Rapids
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Around 10 p.m.
Location: Pokegama Golf Course over Pokegama Lake
Link: More Info
Hanska
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 4:30 p.m. parade | 10 p.m. fireworks
Location: Hanlin Field Ball Park
Link: More Info
Harmony
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: North Park
Link: More Info
Hastings
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 7 p.m. parade | 10 p.m. fireworks
Location: Hastings Golf Club & Public House
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Hill City
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Hudson, Wis.
Hudson Booster Days festival will begin July 4 though July 7, with fireworks on the last day.
Date: Sunday, July 7
Time: Dusk
Location: Lakefront Park, near downtown Hudson
Link: More Info
Keewatin
Fireworks are hosted on Friday while the Keewatin parade takes place on the Fourth of July.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Link: More Info
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Lake City (rescheduled)
Lake City's fireworks have been postponed to Friday, July 5 at 10 p.m.
Date: Friday, July 5
Location: Marina of Lake Pepin
Link: More Info
Lakeville
Fireworks have been postponed in Lakeville, and will now happen on Friday. Note: The public is not allowed at King Park due to safety precautions, as the fireworks launch from the park.
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 6 p.m. event start | Dusk fireworks
Location: Century Middle School
Link: More Info
Luverne
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: The lake off Highway 75. Can be seen throughout town.
Details: Check poster linked for more information on activities throughout the day.
Link: More Info
Mahnomen
There will be no fireworks.
Mankato (rescheduled)
Thursday's Red, Hot & Boom fireworks display in Mankato has been rescheduled to Friday, July 5.
Location: Minnesota State University Athletic Fields, 191 Stadium Road.
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 10 p.m.
Link: More Info
Maple Grove
Maple Grove will not be hosting a Fourth of July fireworks display, but will be putting on fireworks later in the month with a livestream.
Date: July 15
Time: Dusk
Location: South shore of West Arbor Lake behind the Maple Grove Community Center
Link: More Info
Maplewood
The July 4 fireworks have been canceled.
Link: More Info
Marine On St. Croix
The Marine City Council has decided that it will not host a fireworks display this year. Despite the absence of fireworks, there will be a parade hosted in downtown Marine on St. Croix at noon on the Fourth.
Link: More Info
McGregor
Tune to KKIN 94.3 FM for a live simulcast from Floe Island.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Location: Fireworks will be shot between Goffs and Webster's Bay
Link: More Info
Mendota Heights
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks! Fireworks will be launched from Mendakota Country Club; the launch typically begins around 10 p.m. Good places to view them from include Mendakota Park, Rogers Lake Park, Mendota Plaza, The Village of Mendota Heights, City Hall, and Two Rivers High School.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Mendakota Park
Link: More Info
Monticello
Monticello will host Monticello Riverfest from Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14, with fireworks occurring on July 12.
Date: Friday, July 12
Time: Dusk
Location: Monticello High School grounds
Link: More Info
Moorhead
Independence Day activities include Fourth of July Carnival and Red River Valley Fair, with fireworks beginning at dark.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10-11 p.m.
Location: Main Ave., West Fargo
Link: More Info
Moose Lake
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Moose Lake City Park
Link: More Info
Morristown
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: The field behind the playground at the school
Link: More Info
Mystic Lake Casino
Fireworks will take place after the Rock and Rockets festival on Friday, July 5.
Time: 10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Nashwauk
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: Dusk
Location: Fireworks can be seen anywhere in town
Link: More Info
New Prague
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: East of New Prague Middle School
Link: More Info
New Ulm
New Ulm is hosting a Fourth of July celebration at Turner Park, but there will be no fireworks. The event goes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nisswa
Nisswa will host a Freedom Days parade on July 3 starting at 7 p.m. on Main Street. Fireworks will occur at the end of the event.
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: Dusk
Link: More Info
North Branch
North Branch had a fireworks event in June.
Link: More Info
Northfield
Northfield will present fireworks near the Northfield Middle School parking lot and south fields, Tyler Park, and Fields north of Jefferson Parkway at 10 p.m.
Time: 10 p.m.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Link: More Info
Okabena
Okabena has a full day of activities on July 4. The Kiddie Parade starts at 2:15 p.m., followed by the full parade. Games and food in the park all day.
Time: 10 p.m.
Link: More Info
Onamia
Onamia is holding fireworks on Wednesday, July 3 at Herington Park.
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Link: More Info
Orr
See the fireworks display in Orr Bay on Pelican Lake on July 3 at dusk. The show can be enjoyed in your boat, car or backyard, and parking is available downtown.
Link: More Info
Osakis
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Osakis Country Club – 501 8th Ave E, Osakis, MN 56360
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Owatonna
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Steele County Fairgrounds, 1525 S. Cedar Ave.
Link: More Info
Park Rapids
The Park Rapids Rotary Club's fireworks display will be taking place at dusk. The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism parade will be taking place at 11 a.m. on July 4, 2024.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: All over the town of Park Rapids, Minnesota. Fireworks located at Heartland Park.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Pease
Event includes corn hole and music during the day, with fireworks at dusk.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 3 p.m. to dusk
Location: Pease Christian Reform Church
Pequot Lakes
The Stars and Stripes days will be taking place on July 3-4 which includes food and activities. Fireworks will be taking place on July 3, 2024.
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: Dusk
Location: Pequot Lakes High School practice field. Some of the best viewing locations are Trailside Parks, Pequot Lakes School and TDS parking lot.
Link: More Info
Perham
There will be fireworks held after the Perham Pirates Baseball game.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: After the game / dusk
Location: Tuffy's Stadium at Al Krueger Field.
Link: More Info
Plymouth
Plymouth will be holding fireworks during its Music in Plymouth event.
Date: Wednesday, July 10
Time: 5:30 p.m. event start | 10 p.m. fireworks
Location: Hilde Performance Center, 3500 Plymouth Blvd
Link: More Info
Princeton
Free fireworks are scheduled for July 4 at the Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds.
Link: More Info
Prinsburg
Prinsburg holds a Freedom Fun Days celebration, which goes from June 28-29. No fireworks are scheduled for July 4.
Prior Lake
Prior Lake will be hosting its 58th Annual PLA fireworks display on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at dusk.
Link: More Info
Red Wing
The Mississippi Alumination crew will not put on its annual fireworks show this year because of the lack of volunteers and funding.
Link: More Info
Richfield
Richfield will organize a two-day event to commemorate the Fourth of July, the fireworks will take place on the night of the Fourth.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Locations: Veterans Park
Link: More Info
Robbinsdale
The City of Robbinsdale and Whiz Bang Days will host its annual parade and fireworks.
Date: Sunday, July 14
Time: Dusk
Locations: Downtown Robbinsdale
Link: More Info
Rochester
The 2024 4th Fest will be held in Soldiers Memorial Field Park on July 4 at 10 p.m.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Soldiers Field Park
Link: More Info
Roseville
Roseville held fireworks in late June.
St. Cloud
St. Cloud Fireworks Committee presents central Minnesota′s Fourth of July Fireworks display. 2024 is the 78th consecutive year for the area's July 4th Fireworks.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Great viewing areas are available on both sides of the Mississippi River, in Wilson and Hester parks, along 5th Avenue North, and throughout the community.
Link: More Info
St. James
Annually the City of St. James hosts a 4th of July firework celebration. At dusk fireworks are displayed over St. James Lake.
Link: More Info
St. Joseph
St. Joseph will be the site of Joetown Rocks, put on by the Church of Saint Joseph. The festival will feature live music on July 3, and the event will end with fireworks at 10:15pm.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
St. Louis Park (rescheduled)
The city rescheduled its Fourth of July fireworks to July 11 due to the weather. Link: More Info
St. Peter
Spend the entire day outside on July 4, including a parade on Washington Avenue at 10 a.m., a Picnic in the Park featuring live music, food vendors and a beer garden from noon to 4 p.m., Party in the Park begins at 6:00 p.m., and fireworks at 10 p.m.
Link: More Info
Shakopee
Shakopee's Valleyfair will not host fireworks on July 4 due to the continued impact from the Minnesota River flooding. Fireworks will be rescheduled later in the season. Check the website for updates.
Link: More Info
Shoreview
While Shoreview does not advertise any July 4 fireworks, they are hosting Slice of Shoreview Days from July 26-28. The festival will feature activities, food, and fireworks to end Friday and Saturday night. Check link for more information on Slice of Shoreview Days.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Sleepy Eye
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Sleepy Eye Lake
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Spicer
Date: Thursday, July 4
Location: Over Green Lake at Salisbury Beach
Time: Dusk
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Stewartville
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Bear Cave Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Stillwater
Due to flooding in Lowell Park, the City of Stillwater has made the difficult decision to postpone the Fourth of July fireworks and festivities. The city will communicate a new date for fireworks when that is available.
Tofte
Date: Thursday, July 4
Location: Tofte Town Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Two Harbors
Two Harbors will host an Ice Cream Social and City Band Concert at the bandshell at Thomas Owen Park. Surrounding cities of Silver Bay, Tofte, Grand Marais, and Grand Portage will display fireworks.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Link: More Info
Wabasha
Fireworks will be held on Thursday, July 4 at dusk near the volleyball courts across from Dick's Fresh Market.
Link: More Info
Waconia (rescheduled)
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Lake Waconia
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Wahkon
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Veterans Park, best views from Wahkon City and Wakhon Bay
Link: More Info
Walker
Date: Tuesday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Fireworks will be shot over Leech Lake
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Wanamingo
Wanamingo's 4th of July celebration runs July 2-6. July 4 will host inflatables, games, a silent auction and a grand parade. Fireworks will be at dusk.
Location: North Main Street, Riverside Park
Link: More Info
Warroad
Warroad was voted one of the best small towns for celebrating the Fourth of July. In addition to fireworks, they have activities, food trucks, shows, and games all weekend long.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Link: More Info
White Bear Lake (rescheduled)
Date: Friday, July 5
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Over White Bear Lake, best viewing area is at Jack Brandt West Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Welch
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: Dusk
Location: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Woodbury (canceled)
The July 4 fireworks have been canceled. A rescheduled date will be announced soon.
Link: More Info
Worthington
Worthington has not updated information about hosting fireworks. Check back for updates.
Date: Thursday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Thomas Worthington High School
Admission: Free
Link: More Info