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For even more July events and family-friendly things to do, please check out the 2025 Twin Cities Guide to Summer Activities! SAFER SUMMER STARTS AT GOLDFISH SWIM SCHOOL Goldfish Swim School in Minnesota is the premier learn-to-swim facility for kids ages 4 months to 12 years old. The Fourth in the Park is the primary July 4 parade in the Twin Cities and one of the longest-running parades in the state. Taking place at St. Anthony Park Neighborhood, the Parade is an authentic old-fashioned, small-town procession, with community groups, kids on decorated bikes, military units, and more. Sunday, July 6 Cottage Grove: Kingston Park (Dusk) Delano: Central Park (10:30pm) Hudson: Lakefront Park (Dusk) More coverage: Trump tariffs could dampen July Fourth fireworks for 2026 Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Twin Cities. Date/Time Date(s) - 07/02/2025 - 07/04/2025 See Times in Details. Location Boulevard Plaza 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 . Description. 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. Looking for fireworks? Check out our growing list here, and let us know if there are public fireworks shows in your community to add to the list! 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! These are all the places to watch fireworks over the Fourth of July around the Twin Cities, including Minneapolis' Red, White & BOOM, as well as festivals in Roseville, Richfield, St. Paul, and other cities. Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Twin Cities. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Twin Cities. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Twin Cities. From big-city riverfront displays to small-town parades and daytime fireworks, here’s a list of when and where to celebrate Independence Day in 2025. July 4th Funfest. Date: July 3-5, 2025 (main fireworks July 4th) Time: Fireworks display July 4th at 10:00 PM Location: Eagan Festival Grounds, Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway Details: Eagan’s comprehensive July 4th Funfest transforms Central Park into a three-day celebration featuring carnival rides, live music, and diverse community Fireworks will be displayed following the Jubilee Days Parade on July 11 at 10 p.m. over Bluebird Park, with vendors and food trucks available for attendees. Lake City. Attend the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Lake City. The fireworks will be launched from the marina. EDEN PRAIRIE: July 4th Celebration at Round Lake Park ends with fireworks at 10pm. 16691 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN. EDINA: Fireworks following the First John Sousa Memorial Band concert in Rosland Park, dusk. 4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN 55435. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board hosts Red, White and Boom!, the city’s largest Independence Day event, on Friday, July 4, 2025! This year’s celebration features an all-day lineup of fun, starting at 10 am and culminating in fireworks at 10 pm. Sweet treat alert: the festival’s free ice cream social is July 9th in 2025. Fireworks – July 4th; Additional events – July 5-13, 2025. Waconia July 4th Fireworks Date: 07/04/2025 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Location: Lake Waconia Regional Park, 8170 Paradise Lane, Waconia, MN, 55387. Waconia’s Fourth of July fireworks display begin at dusk. All-American thrills are waiting for you at Valleyfair as we celebrate Star-Spangled Night, the most breathtaking 4th of July event in the Twin Cities in 2025! The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful lights while explosive sounds erupt in combination with patriotic music, creating an unforgettable show for all ages. There are numerous places to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Here is a list of fireworks shows across Minnesota. Here’s where to find local Fourth of July celebrations from festivals to parades to fireworks. Afton: The Fourth of July parade will be held at 1 p.m. Friday along Main Street. Looking for something beyond hot dogs this Fourth of July? You're in luck — three food festivals are taking over both sides of the river this weekend. The big picture: Taste of Minnesota returns to downtown Minneapolis Saturday-Sunday with nearly 50 food vendors, a block-long artist marketplace and all-day live music across three stages. Here are the government offices, transit options, banks, and delivery services that will be closed for the Fourth of July around Minnesota and the Twin Cities. Most government services, delivery services, and banks will be closed.
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