The state’s most populous city has ended its five-year Independence Day fireworks drought. At least, as long as the forecasted rainfall holds off.
Minneapolis will bring back its “Red, White and Boom” celebration on Thursday at dusk, for the first time since 2019 — weather permitting.
Last year, the city held a July 3 “Patriotic Laser Light Show,” in lieu of the traditional Fourth of July fireworks display that dozens of cities put on annually.
Across the river, the city of St. Paul will skip out, again, on Fourth of July fireworks. However, the St. Paul Saints are set to host a fireworks display following their game at CHS Field on Friday.
Folks living in the Twin Cities and across the state have no shortage of fireworks displays scheduled to attend. But be sure to check links below to see if your community has pulled the plug or rescheduled, due to the expected rain.
For instance, the city of Eden Prairie has already waved the white flag on account of the weather, and canceled its Hometown Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display.
In Excelsior, the area Chamber of Commerce moved its Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July fireworks up to July 3, at dusk. The city of Chanhassen has postponed its July 4 fireworks and rescheduled the show for Friday, July 12.
Most communities holding fireworks have updated their social media platforms asking prospective attendees to check in throughout the day on July 4 for any change in plans for parades, festivals and fireworks.
Here’s the latest from Independence Day activities around the state:
Rochester
Fireworks show in downtown Rochester at 10 p.m. on July 4
Bloomington
Fireworks at dusk (shortly after 10 p.m.) on July 3 as part of Bloomington Summer Fete
Duluth
Duluth Fourth Fest fireworks show starts at 10:10 p.m. on July 4 at Bayfront Festival Park
Brooklyn Park
No official fireworks show
Woodbury
Woodbury Hometown Celebration fireworks show has been cancelled
Lakeville
Independence Day fireworks display starts at 10 p.m. on July 4 at King Park
Plymouth
Music in the Park fireworks display on Wednesday, July 10 at dusk at Hilde Performance Center
Blaine
Independence Day fireworks display starts at 10 p.m. on July 4 at National Sports Center
Maple Grove
Independence Day fireworks display starts at dusk on July 13 on Arbor Lake at Maple Grove Community Center
St. Cloud
Independence Day fire work display starts at dusk on July 4 at Lake George.
Eagan
Fourth of July Funfest fireworks display begins at dusk at 1501 Central Parkway.
Coon Rapids
Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display begins at 10 p.m. at the Coon Rapids Ice Center
Burnsville
Crystal Lake Fireworks display is a privately-funded community event that begins at dusk on July 4 on Crystal Lake (just east of I-35 across from Buck Hill)
Eden Prairie
4th of July Hometown Celebration fireworks display was set to take place at 10 p.m. at Round Lake Park, but it has now been canceled, according to the city’s event webpage.
Apple Valley
Freedom Fest fireworks show takes place at dusk on July 4 at Johnny Cake Ridge Park
Edina
Edina’s Fourth of July Fireworks show will be held at dusk at Rosland Park
Minnetonka
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July Fireworks show will be held on July 3 on Lake Minnetonka (near downtown Excelsior) and starts at 9:50 p.m.
St. Louis Park
July 4th Fireworks Celebration display begins at approximately 10 p.m. at Aquila Park
Shakopee
Fireworks display on July 3 at Canterbury Park starts at 10 p.m.
Mankato
Red, Hot and Boom! fireworks display has moved to Friday, July 5, but will still take place at Minnesota State University Athletic Fields at 191 Stadium Road.
Moorhead
The city’s business community announced last month it has canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks show after more than 50 years.
Cottage Grove
Star-Spangled Fourth of July Fireworks show will now take place Sunday, July 7. It begins at 10:30 p.m. at Kingston Park.
Maplewood
Light It Up Maplewood! Fireworks display has been cancelled
Roseville
Fireworks display over Lake Bennett at Central Park already took place on June 29 this year
Andover
No Fourth of July fireworks; fireworks display planned as part of Family Fun Fest on Saturday, July 13
Prior Lake
Prior Lake Association Independence Day fireworks display at 10:15 p.m. July 3 at Lakefront Park
Chaska
Independence Day Fireworks display 10 p.m. at McKnight Park over Lake Jonathan
Elk River
Independence Day Fireworks display, 10 p.m. at Oak Knoll Athletic Complex
Owatonna
Independence Day Fireworks display 10 p.m. at Steele County Fairgrounds
Austin
Freedom Fest fireworks display on July 4 at 10 p.m. at Bandshell Park
Chanhassen
The city of Chanhassen has postponed its Fourth of July Celebration 2024 fireworks display at Lake Ann Park. It has been rescheduled for Friday, July 12.
Faribault
Independence Day Fireworks display 10 p.m. at North Alexander Park
White Bear Lake
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. at Jack Brandt West Park
Hastings
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. at Hastings Golf Club
Willmar Lakes Area
Independence Day fireworks display at Saulsbury Beach in Spicer; starts at 10 p.m.
Golden Valley
None
Northfield
Independence Day fireworks display, 10 p.m. at Northfield Middle School
Forest Lake
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. at Lakeside Memorial Park
Stillwater
An Independence Day fireworks display at 10 p.m. at Lowell Park in downtown Stillwater has been postponed
Albert Lea
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. at Fountain Lake
Anoka
Fireworks display on July 3 at dusk
Walker
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. over Leech Lake in Walker
Virginia
Independence Day fireworks display starts at 10:15 p.m. at Silver Lake Beach
Bemidji
Jaycees Water Carnival fireworks show on July 4, dusk at Lake Bemidji
Monticello
No fireworks on July 4; the city will host fireworks show during Monticello Riverfest on July 12.
Alexandria
Star Storm 2024 fireworks display at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center has been moved to Friday, July 5. The display starts just after sundown
Baudette
Independence Day fireworks display at Willie Walleye Park over Baudette Bay; 10:15 p.m.
Brainerd
Independence Day firework display 10:15 p.m at Don Adamson Field
Marshall
Independence Day fireworks display at 10:15 p.m.
Waconia
Waconia Fireworks Festival display at dusk on July 3 over Lake Waconia
Cloquet
Independence Day fireworks display 10:10 p.m. at Veterans Park
Crosby
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. over Serpent Lake
Grand Rapids
Independence Day fireworks display at dusk over Pokegama Golf Course
Cambridge
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. at Isanti County Fairgrounds
Detroit Lakes
Independence Day fireworks display at Detroit Lakes City Beach at dusk
Waseca
Lakefest fireworks display over Clear Lake has been rescheduled to July 5
East Grand Forks
Independence Day fireworks display at Scheels Sports Complex at dusk
Thief River Falls
Independence Day fireworks display at Seven Clans Casino at dusk
Delano
Delano Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display begins at 10:30 p.m. in Central Park on July 6
Warroad
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. over Warroad River at Kakaygeesick Bay
Garrison
Independence Day fireworks display 10 p.m. over Garrison Bay on Lake Mille Lacs
Cannon Falls
Independence Day fireworks display at Cannon Valley fairgrounds at dusk
Park Rapids
Park Rapids Rotary Club fireworks display on July 4; dusk in Heartland Park
Annandale
Independence Day fireworks display begins 10 p.m. at Annandale Municipal Park
Eveleth
Eveleth Fourth of July Celebration fireworks display 10:10 p.m.; can be seen from all over Eveleth
Sleepy Eye
Independence Day fireworks display over Sleepy Eye Lake at dusk
Hank Long
Hank Long is a journalism and communications professional whose writing career includes coverage of the Minnesota legislature, city and county governments and the commercial real estate industry. Hank received his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota, where he studied journalism, and his law degree at the University of St. Thomas. The Minnesota native lives in the Twin Cities with his wife and four children. His dream is to be around when the Vikings win the Super Bowl.
