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July in the Willmar Lakes Area is bursting with fun, family-friendly events and festive summer vibes! From small-town charm to lakeside adventures, this month is packed with celebrations, concerts, outdoor activities, and local traditions you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re catching fireworks over Green Lake, tapping your toes at Music in the Park, or cheering at a quirky boat relay on Find 4th of July events happening around Minneapolis and plan the perfect Independence Day with this helpful guide. July is bursting with family festivals all month long – including Fourth of July/Independence Day celebrations! Take notes with this handy July family festival list of local celebrations around the Twin Cites. Family-friendly highlights are listed for each and admission is FREE unless otherwise noted: St. Cloud's 4th of July weekend brings a fireworks show at Wilson Park and the Taste of Minnesota in Minneapolis, plus family-friendly water ski thrills and a dazzling air expo in Duluth. 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. Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 4 Free to attend Minneapolis' signature Fourth of July celebration, Red, White and Boom! offers a full day of activities that culminate in The Fourth of July — a time for swimming in the lake, rock skipping, shopping, agate hunting, donuts, long hikes, canoe trips, fudge, fireworks, and time with your family. It’s the true kick-off for summer here in the north woods and we’d love to have you join us! Take the weekend (or the whole week) to get away from the bustle of the city and enjoy what summer on the shore has to offer 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 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! Here in Minnesota, we love a good small-town Independence Day celebration. All across the state, these tiny communities light up with pride, from parades to lakeside fireworks and old-fashioned picnics. Since we’re from Minnesota, we’ve decided to pull together a list of the 11 most iconic towns that offer family-friendly Fourth of July festivities! 1. This 4th of July, find out about community events from parades to fireworks, along with celebrations in nearby towns. 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 4th of July is a time for celebrating freedom, fireworks, and friends. Let us help you put together the perfect itinerary for the festive weekend. Join the Midwest’s biggest Fourth of July celebration in Duluth! Enjoy free music, fireworks, and family fun. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Jul 4, 2025. Rochester’s official 4th of July celebration! Held at Soldiers Field Park, 4th Fest features live music, a virtual pet parade, local food and beverage vendors, and fireworks! It’s a chance to gather and unwind with friends, family and neighbors. There are numerous places to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Here is a list of fireworks shows across Minnesota. 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. A family favorite every summer is the 4th of July celebrations around Minnesota. No matter how you celebrate, watching fireworks and spending time with family and friends is the best way to end the evening. 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
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