Start your 4th of July celebration with a walk/run around Miner's Lake on the Trezona Trail at 8:00 am. Tables will be set up to pay and register in front of the parking lot at the Ely Veterans Memorial. The raising of the flag at the Ely Veterans Memorial, with the American Legion and the VFW Commanders, along with the Ely Honor Guard will have a short Patriotic Program at 10:00 am. Ely Young Thursday, July 3, 2025: Chanhassen 4th of July Kiddie Parade Chanhassen Elementary, 7600 Laredo Dr, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Kids can decorate wagons, bikes, or strollers and participate with a parent. 5:30-6:30pm. July 4 Apple Valley Freedom Days: The final day of the eight-day event features all-age 2-mile and 5-mile races, barbecue meals and parade at 1 p.m. Discover 4th of July events across Minnesota in 2025! From Minneapolis Red, White, and Boom! along the Mississippi River to Duluth's Fourth Fest overlooking Lake Superior, find lakefront fireworks, cultural festivals, and more. Coon Rapids 4th of July Date: 07/02/2025 - 07/04/2025 See Times in Details Location: Boulevard Plaza, 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 Coon Rapids’ Fourth of July celebration is an all ages event with live music, a community parade, carnival games and rides, food trucks, bingo, a 5k fun run and fireworks to end the festival on the July 4th. See the link for the full schedule. A parade is planned for July 4. Details: Freedom Day celebrations start with live music, food, turtle races and a parade at 7 p.m. ahead of fireworks at dusk. Whether you live in Northern Minnesota or you're visiting for Fourth of July fun, look no further than our huge list of fireworks and parades this Independence Day weekend. You'll find fireworks maps of each region of the Northland and links to more information on what you'll find at town festivals. There’s no shortage of Fourth of July events, and with the holiday falling on a Friday this year, some communities are taking advantage of the long weekend and holding festivities on multiple This 4th of July, find out about community events from parades to fireworks, along with celebrations in nearby towns. Minnesota knows how to ring in the Fourth of July—towns across the state are coming together for festivals, parades, and fireworks shows. Here’s where to celebrate. Enjoy the July Jamboree’s highlights: parade, fireworks on July 4 at 10 p.m. over Fountain and Albert Lea Lakes, live music on Fountain, Bayside Ski Show, 4th of July Car Show, 112 Street Dance, Boat Parade, food vendors, and more. Celebrate the week-long Aurora Patriotic Days with a fireworks display at Red Top on July 3 at 10 p.m. Throw on your best red, white, and blue and celebrate the 4th of July at one of these family-friendly celebrations in the Twin Cities! Event Info: The Delano 4th of July Parade is the Oldest and Largest 4th of July Parade in Minnesota! Don’t miss this year’s parade. July 4th at 10:30am All roads close for the 5k at 9AM 2025 Parade Final Line-up 2025 Staging Map 2025 Route Map There are so many opportunities to celebrate the 4th of July in our area! Looking for fireworks and other community celebrations? Check out our updated list of local happenings around the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Here's where to find local Fourth of July celebrations from festivals to parades to fireworks. Northern Minnesota has ample opportunities to celebrate Independence Day 2025 with firework shows, local parades and festivals and more. Connect with your community or discover a new one. The Brief There are dozens of fireworks shows planned for July 4th weekend across Minnesota. Here's a list of events with fireworks to celebrate. 4th in The Parkis the only Fourth of July parade in St. Paul and one of the longest running parades in Minnesota. The 4th in The Park is a fun-filled celebration of community featuring events for the entire family! Join us to celebrate our nation's birthday with family and friends. Car show, live music, kids activity zone, fireworks. Events are in downtown White Bear Lake, plus fireworks on July 4 at West Park and Memorial Beach. 🎆 Woodbury 4th of July – July 4 Music, kids zone, fireworks. M Health Fairview Sports Center 4125 Radio Drive Woodbury, MN 55129 Got other events to add? Comment below! Fireworks and Festivals for 4th of July in Minnesota! Here are some great spots to enjoy fantastic fireworks and parades this year (alphabetically by city): Afton, MN. Albert Lea, MN. Annandale, MN 4th of July Celebration. Anoka, MN Anoka’s Annual Fireworks Display. Aurora, MN. Austin, MN Freedom Festival. Baudette, MN.
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