Where to find fireworks and 4th of July events in the Twin Cities in 2026? Here’s a list!
🎆 Apple Valley Freedom Days – June 26 – July 4
Car show, carnival, parade, fireworks. Family fun night is July 3. Fireworks scheduled for July 4th at 9:30pm.
Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
5800 140th St W – Apple Valley
Apple Valley, MN 55124
🎆 Annandale – July 4
Fireworks will begin at dusk (around 10:00pm) on July 4th at the Annandale Municipal Park.
🎆 Anoka – July 3
Fireworks will be on Friday, July 3rd at 10pm at Castle Field, 600 Castle Field Blvd/7th Ave.
🎆 Blaine Fireworks – July 4
Fireworks are on July 4th at 10pm at the National Sports Center, 1750 – 105th Avenue NE, Blaine, Minnesota.
🎆 Chanhassen 42nd Annual 4th of July Celebration – July 1-4
Parade, carnival, movie in the park (National Treasure), Kids Magic Show, Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball Clinic, Taste of Chanhassen, car show, fireworks.
Events are each at different locations.
Fireworks are on July 4th at 10:00pm at Lake Ann Park.
🎆 Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration – July 2-4
Carnival, bingo, parade, car show, fireworks. Fireworks are on July 4 at 10:00pm.
Boulevard Plaza
11002 Crooked Lake Blvd
Coon Rapids, MN
🎆 Cottage Grove Fireworks – July 5
The Cottage Grove Lions are excited to invite you to the Fourth of July picnic at Kingston Park and fireworks this year. Fireworks go off at dusk. (Yes, they are on Sunday, July 5, not Saturday, July 4.)
🎆 Delano 4th of July – July 1-4
Daytime Smoke Firework Show: date/time is Thursday, July 2nd at 5:00pm.
Carnival, car show, parade, fireworks.
Fireworks will begin at 10:30pm on Saturday, July 4th.
Central Park
650 North River Street
Delano, MN 55328
🎆 Eagan’s July 4th Funfest – July 2-4
Carnival, parade, fireworks.
Various locations.
Fireworks are on July 4th at 10pm at the Eagan Festival Grounds.
🎆 Eden Prairie – Sparklefest is July 3-4
Drone show on July 3rd at 10pm!
Fireworks are on July 4th at 10pm at:
Round Lake Park
16691 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55346
🎆 Edina Fireworks – July 4
Parade, fireworks. Fireworks are held July 4th at approximately 10:00pm.
Rosland Park
4300 W. 66th St.
Edina, MN
🎆 Elk River Fireworks – July 4
The fireworks will be launched from the Oak Knoll Athletic Complex on July 4 at 10:00pm. There are various nearby viewing areas.
🎆 Excelsior – Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Fireworks – July 4
Fireworks scheduled for July 4 at 9:50pm. Fireworks at Excelsior Commons, launched in Excelsior Bay.
🎆 Forest Lake 4th of July Celebration – July 4
Carnival, bingo, parade, flyover, fireworks.
At American Legion for many events, fireworks on July 4 at Lakeside Memorial Park at around 10:00pm.
🎆 Hastings – July 4
Parade, live music, fireworks. Fireworks at 10:00pm.
🎆 Lakeville Fireworks – July 4
Youth activities like face painting, petting zoo, live music, fireworks. 6:00 – 10:30pm.
Century Middle School
18610 Ipava Avenue
Lakeville, MN 55044
Fireworks will launch at dusk.
Pan-0-Prog is July 4-12.
🎆 Mankato RED, HOT & BOOM! – July 4
Gates open at 6:00pm.
View fireworks from Minnesota State University’s Athletic Fields, 191 Stadium Road at 10:00pm.
🎆 Minneapolis Red, White & Boom – July 4
Live Music, Food Trucks, Fireworks. Many events from 8:00am – 10:00pm.
Festivities will take place at Water Works and along West River Parkway.
🎆 No city-sponsored event in Maplewood this year (last year they rescheduled fireworks to September)
🎆 Mendota Heights Fireworks – July 4
Mendota’s 250th Celebration is Saturday, July 4 from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Sibley Historic House; Free! In honor of America’s 250th birthday this year, the Sibley Historic Site is offering FREE admission on July 4th! Featuring guided tours, birthday cake, games, crafts and more. Spots are limited, registration is required for guided tours.
Fireworks will be launched from Mendakota Park at 10:00pm.
Address:
2111 Dodd Road
Mendota Heights, MN 55118
They can be viewed from various locations.
🎆 Owatonna Fireworks – July 4
Fireworks at dusk at the Steele County Fairgrounds.
🎆 Prior Lake 4th of July Fireworks – July 4
Fireworks launch from Lakefront Park.
🎆 Roseville – June 27
Roseville doesn’t have July 4 fireworks or events, but they do have Rosefest happening June 22 – 28, with their fireworks happening June 27.
🎆 Canterbury Park (Shakopee) – July 3
Fireworks on Friday, July 3rd! Tickets required. Food trucks, kids activities, live music. (Not a free event)
🎆 St. Cloud Fireworks – July 4
Fireworks will be shot off over the Mississippi River at Wilson Park at 10pm.
🎆 St. Louis Park Fireworks – July 3
Food trucks, vendors and fireworks set to music!
Aquila Park
3110 Xylon Ave S.
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
🎆 St. Paul – July 4
Saint Paul Rotary Club will host the 4th of July Fireworks for our capital city on the highest point in Saint Paul, Cathedral Hill Park. Come early to picnic in the park with food trucks lined up on Dayton Avenue starting at 6:00pm. The fireworks will begin at dusk.
🎆 Stillwater – July 4
Civil war cannons, live music. Fireworks at 10pm over the St. Croix River and Historic Lift Bridge.
Parking is $10 at paid lots that day.
🎆 Valleyfair (Shakopee) – July 4
Star Spangled Night!
Fireworks on July 4. Included with paid admission. Spend the day making memories on roller coasters, splashing through Superior Shores Waterpark, and enjoying live entertainment before settling in for America’s 250th birthday celebration!
🎆 Waconia – July 3
The fireworks will be launched on Friday, July 3rd (not July 4th), from Sovereign Estate Winery.
🎆 White Bear Lake Manitou Days – June 18 – July 4
Fireworks are on July 4.
Boat show, live music, kids activity zone, fireworks.
Events are in downtown White Bear Lake, plus fireworks on July 4 at West Park and Memorial Beach.
🎆 Woodbury 4th of July – July 4
Music, kids zone, fireworks.
M Health Fairview Sports Center
4125 Radio Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
Got other events to add? Comment below!
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