Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at dusk! Mendakota Park, 2111 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights, MN 55118. Fourth of July in Mendota? "Lake Mendota Fireworks" - Public Charter Cruise Date: Friday, July 4th 2025 Cruise Time: 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm (3 hour cruise) Port of Departure: The Mariner's Inn, 5339 Lighthouse Bay Drive, Madison Price: $84 - Adults (includes 2 drink tickets good for any beverage) | $50 - Kids (12 & under) 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! Featuring live music, two water shows from the Mad City Water Ski Team on Lake Mendota and a tent dedicated to kid-friendly activities, the Edgewater will host its annual Fourth Fest. Celebrate Independence Day in style with Marshall Boats’ 4th of July ‘Toon—an unforgettable pontoon excursion on Lake Mendota! This special event offers a front-row seat to Madison’s spectacular 4th of July fireworks display, paired with an evening of fun, friends, and stunning lakeside views. In La Salle County: Mendota Firework Celebration Lake Mendota in Mendota Saturday, June 28 Gates open at 7 p.m. Extra info: Free admission, food trucks, glow merchandise, concession stand Rock The River Water Street in Peru Thursday, July 3 Starts at 5 p.m. Extra info: DJ G-Greg at South Shore Boat Club, Tailgate Confessions, Regal Beagle and DJ Famous at Riverfront Bar & Grill Fun and Alive 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. The Fourth of July is always a big occasion around Dane County, and this summer is no exception, with a great schedule of events for the whole family. Plan ahead for these upcoming celebrations. Celebrate Independence Day in style with Marshall Boats’ 4th of July 'Toon—an unforgettable pontoon excursion on Lake Mendota! - Booking Link Coming Soon! This special event offers a front-row seat to Madison’s spectacular 4th of July fireworks display, paired with an evening of fun, friends, and stunning lakeside views. From 8:30 pm to 11+ pm, enjoy a relaxed, captained pontoon cruise From fireworks over Lake Monona to parades, live music, and lakeside picnics, the 4th of July in Madison, WI, is packed with festive fun for all ages. Whether you're a local looking for the best spots to catch the show or a visitor planning a patriotic getaway, our guide has everything you need to make the most of Independence Day in the Celebrate the 4th of July in unforgettable fashion — aboard a captained pontoon with the best fireworks view in the city! 🚤 3+ hour scenic cruise on Lake Mendota 🎇 Prime front-row seat to Madison’s fireworks 🍿 BYO snacks, drinks, and good vibes 🎶 Festive tunes + a relaxed lakeside vibe 2025 Fireworks and Events in the Madison, WI area! Fire on the River Date: July 4-5 Sauk Prairie Madison Mallards Postgame Stick around postgame for our 20+ minute display of [] Due to poor weather conditions, the City's 4th of July fireworks display has been rescheduled for Friday, July 5 at 10:00pm. Fireworks can be viewed tomorrow evening at Mendakota Park, Rogers Lake Park, Mendota Plaza, The Village of Mendota Heights, City Hall, and Two Rivers High School. Ottawa First sponsored the annual July 4 fireworks display from Ottawa High School. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Media) Planning your Fourth of July festivities? Consider taking a trip out to Starved Rock Country this upcoming holiday weekend and catch some of the best aerial displays central Illinois has to offer. Here are just a few of the must-see fireworks shows taking place across Starved Rock 4th of July Fireworks Friday, July 4, 2025 Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks at dusk! List of fireworks shows including displays in Rockford, Belvidere, Beloit, Kirkland and Rochelle. Enjoy the sights of the Fourth of July fireworks show from Lake Mendota with Marshall Boats’ Pontoon Cruise & Fireworks. Book your pontoon ride now! There are several ways to get onto Lake Mendota in Middleton, there is even have a rental shop in case you don’t have or can’t bring your own boat! Open docks: Marshall Park and Lake Street Park. Celebrate Independence Day in style with Marshall Boats! Glide across the water on a nighttime pontoon cruise, surrounded by the magic of fireworks. Relax, unwind, and enjoy front-row seats to the spectacular 4th of July show. Book now for a memorable evening under the stars! Fourth of July fireworks explode over Lake Decatur in this 2021 file photo. The Monona Community Festival is back with its big fireworks show on July 4. (Joshua Mayer / Flickr) Friday is Independence Day, and there’s plenty going on in and around Madison to ooh and aah about – from fireworks displays to family activities to festivals celebrating community. Here’s some help to plan your long weekend.
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