Do you know where you're celebrating the Fourth of July, Northern Minnesota? Check out this list of fireworks shows, parades, festivals and more — plus maps! Fourth of July, Independence and Firework Festivals this weekend, along with County Fairs, Asian Lanterns, and more. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO PATRIOTIC DAYS ON Thursday, JULY 3RD 2025. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES. We are currently accepting entry forms for the parade! Please review the Parade Categories and Rules before completing the entry form below. Contact Jill Dickinson at 218-260-3334 for more details! Friday, July 4, 2025 6 to 10 p.m. Fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m. Aurora Municipal Center 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Celebrate the 4th of July in Aurora! Presented by the city of Aurora. This event will have musical performances, free face painting, food trucks, craft vendors and a large fireworks show! Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. and will last 30 minutes. Performance Aurora celebrates the 4th of July with a bang, featuring parades, picnics, sawdust piles, live music and numerous community events. Class reunions and other gala festivities provide nostalgic entertainment for residents and visitors alike. Patriotic Days is put on by Celebrate Aurora. 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. Where to find fireworks and 4th of July events in the Twin Cities in 2025? Here's a list! Some are on July 3rd or are part of festivals. The Buhl Independence Day Celebration is the opening fireworks show of the Summer followed by Aurora Patriotic Days & the always highly anticipated Eveleth Street Dance and Clown Parade from July 3 rd through 4 th. 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. Here's a look at the various 4th of July weekend festivities across the Northland! Thursday, July 3. Aurora, MN: Fireworks at 10 pm on July 3. This is part of Aurora's "Patriotic Days" celebration, which runs from July 1 through July 4. 3rd of July Fireworks Fundraiser at the Aurora American Legion. $5.00 cover charge Sponsored by the Aurora American Legion, The Aurora Sons of the Legion and Celebrate Aurora 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. 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. Our biggest event of the year, Aurora Patriotic Days is our 4th of July celebration. Activities include games, parades, and fireworks. Schedule of events: 10:00AM - Quilt show at the Hive. 10:00AM - Library Make and Take Craft 11:00AM - Food Vendors 11:00AM - Vendor Show 12:30PM - Kids Bounce Houses on Main Street 12:00PM - Ninja Anywhere Tuesday, July 2nd - Wednesday, July 3rd - Thursday, July 4th - Visit their website for updates and additional information when they are available. The dates for this event have passed. No future dates are available at this time. Aurora Celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang! Aurora Patriotic Days Aurora Community Center, Downtown Aurora July 1-4 Free to attend Northeastern Minnesota families will be close by Aurora Patriotic Days this week into the weekend. The City of Aurora will celebrate Independence Day in style with a parade and massive fireworks show. Parade The City of Aurora’s Annual 4th of July Parade will step-off at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in downtown Aurora! The Parade will begin at the intersection of Benton St. and Broadway St. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Independence Day celebrations are taking place across Minnesota, with countless festivals and fairs to attend. READ MORE: July 4th fireworks in Minnesota: List Downtown Our biggest event of the year, Aurora Patriotic Days is our 4th of July celebration. Activities include games, parades, and fireworks. Schedule of events: 4:00PM - 6:00PM - Northern Lights Music Festival Festive Fourth Concert Concert at Veda Zuponcic Auditorium, Mesabi East, Aurora, MN The City of Aurora will celebrate Independence Day in style with a parade and massive fireworks show. Parade The City of Aurora’s Annual 4th of July Parade will step-off at 10:00am on Friday, July 4, in downtown Aurora! The Parade will begin at the intersection of Benton St. and Broadway St. March north on Broadway St. (Rt. 25) to Downer Pl.
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