LIST: Twin Cities area 4th of July celebrations and fireworks

Fourth of July Celebrations:

Fireworks on July 3:

  • Bloomington: Normandale Lake Park, dusk (shortly after 10 p.m.)
  • Lake Minnetonka: Excelsior Commons, launched in Excelsior Bay, dusk (approx. 9:50 pm.)
  • Prior Lake: Lakefront Park, 10 p.m. The city announced the change in plans Wednesday morning.

Fireworks on July 4:

  • Minneapolis: Red, White & Boom at Water Works and the Stone Arch Bridge parking lot. 10 p.m. 
  • Blaine: National Sports Center, 10 p.m.
  • Coon Rapids: Viewing areas are available on the grounds of the Coon Rapids Ice Center and at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, 10 p.m.
  • Edina: Rosland Park, after dusk
  • Forest Lake: Lakeside Memorial Park, around 10 p.m.
  • Richfield:  Veterans Park, 10 p.m. 
  • Waconia: launched from Lake Waconia Regional Park, dusk.

Canceled Fireworks:

  • Stillwater Fireworks
  • Valleyfair Fireworks
  • Eden Prairie – the city announced on July 3 that all festivities on July 4 will be canceled due to the forecast, including fireworks.
  • Chanhassen – the city announced on July 3 that fireworks on July 4 would be postponed to Friday, July 12, due to the forecast for July 4.
  • Woodbury – the city announced that their July 4 show had been canceled, and that a rescheduled date would be announced.
  • Rock and Rockets at Mystic Lake, rescheduled to Friday, July 5 at 5p.m.
  • St Louis Park, rescheduled to July 11.
  • White Bear Lake: Moved to July 5 at 10 p.m.
  • Mendota Heights: Rescheduled to July 5, at 10 p.m. viewing areas include Mendakota Park, Rogers Lake Park, Mendota Plaza, Village of Mendota Heights, City Hall and Two Rivers High School.
  • Apple Valley: Rescheduled to July 5, Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, around 9:30 p.m.
  • Eagan: Rescheduled to Aug. 9 during the city’s Food Truck Festival.
  • Lakeville: Pre-fireworks party canceled. Fireworks moved to July 5 at 10 p.m.
  • Maplewood: All July 4th festivities canceled. Fireworks will be moved to Touch-a-Truck event in September.
  • White Bear Lake postponed its celebration until July 5. Music will begin at 8 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m.

4th of July Parades

4th of July plans impacted by the weather