Twin Cities · July 4th, 2026
Where to Watch Fireworks
Around the Twin Cities
Around the Twin Cities
A complete, neighborhood-by-neighborhood lineup — sorted by area, city, and date, so you can find your show without doing the spreadsheet work yourself.
Whether you're staking out a blanket spot on the Mississippi or chasing the show from your own backyard, the Twin Cities does not mess around for the Fourth. I pulled together every fireworks display I could verify for 2026 — including a few sneaky July 3rd and July 5th shows for the people who like to stretch a long weekend.
Find your area below — everything's organized by metro area, then city, then date, so you can plan a whole weekend of show-hopping if that's your kind of summer.
— Alyssa
Before you go
| ◆ | Start times marked "Dusk" usually mean fireworks launch between 9:30–10:00 PM this time of year. |
| ◆ | A few shows require event/game admission (Valleyfair, CHS Field) — check the source link before you build your night around it. |
| ◆ | Rain dates exist for some shows. If the sky looks iffy, check the source link day-of. |
| ◆ | Arrive early for parking at the bigger shows — Red, White & Boom and Summer Fete draw serious crowds. |
East MetroMinneapolisNorth/Northwest MetroNortheast/East MetroNortheast/Outer MetroNorthwest/Outer MetroSouth MetroSoutheast MetroSoutheast/East MetroSouthwest/West MetroSt. PaulWest MetroWestern WI / St. Croix River
◇East Metro
Stillwater bluffs and Woodbury suburbs.
Saturday, July 4
Stillwater 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
Stillwater · Starts Dusk
Lowell Park
201 Water St N, Stillwater, MN
Fireworks over the St. Croix River area.
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Saturday, July 4
Woodbury 4th of July Fireworks
Woodbury · Starts 10:00 PM
M Health Fairview Sports Center
4125 Radio Dr, Woodbury, MN
Arrive early; bring seating/blankets.
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◇Minneapolis
The big downtown show over the river.
Saturday, July 4
Red, White & Boom!
Minneapolis · Starts 10:00 PM
Water Works Park & West River Parkway
425 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
Downtown riverfront fireworks over the Mississippi River.
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◇North/Northwest Metro
Anoka, Blaine, and Coon Rapids.
Friday, July 3
Annual Fireworks
Anoka · Starts 10:00 PM
Castle Field
600 Castle Field Blvd, Anoka, MN
Annual Independence Day fireworks display.
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Saturday, July 4
Blaine Fireworks
Blaine · Starts Approx. 10:00 PM
National Sports Center
1750 105th Ave NE, Blaine, MN
Free parking at National Sports Center; rain date July 5 listed by Family Fun Twin Cities.
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Saturday, July 4
Coon Rapids 4th of July Fireworks
Coon Rapids · Starts 10:00 PM
Coon Rapids Ice Center / Boulevard Plaza
11000–11002 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN
View from Coon Rapids Ice Center and Anoka-Ramsey Community College grounds.
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◇Northeast/East Metro
White Bear Lake's lakeside finale.
Saturday, July 4
Manitou Days Fireworks
White Bear Lake · Starts 10:00 PM
Memorial Beach / West Park
4980–5000 Lake Ave, White Bear Lake, MN
Fireworks set to music over the beach/lakeshore.
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◇Northeast/Outer Metro
Forest Lake's small-town show.
Saturday, July 4
Forest Lake Fireworks
Forest Lake · Starts 10:00 PM
Lakeside Memorial Park
95 E Broadway Ave, Forest Lake, MN
Fireworks in Lakeside Memorial Park.
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◇Northwest/Outer Metro
Elk River, a little further out.
Saturday, July 4
Elk River Independence Day Fireworks
Elk River · Starts 10:00 PM
Oak Knoll Athletic Complex / viewing nearby
999 Proctor Ave NW, Elk River, MN
Viewing areas include Elk River High School, Salk Middle School, Lion John Weicht Park.
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◇South Metro
Apple Valley to Richfield, five shows deep.
Saturday, July 4
Apple Valley Freedom Days Fireworks
Apple Valley · Starts 9:30 PM
Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
5800 140th St W, Apple Valley, MN
Fireworks cap off Freedom Days festival.
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Friday, July 3
Summer Fete Fireworks
Bloomington · Starts Dusk / shortly after 10:00 PM
Normandale Lake Park
W. 84th St. & Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, MN
One of the larger metro fireworks displays; launched near Chalet Road/Hyland Ski Jump area.
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Saturday, July 4
Eagan Funfest Fireworks
Eagan · Starts 10:00 PM
Eagan Festival Grounds
1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN
Grand finale of Eagan Funfest.
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Saturday, July 4
Lakeville Fireworks
Lakeville · Starts Dusk / approx. 10:00 PM
Lakeville North High School
19600 Ipava Ave, Lakeville, MN
Part of Pan-O-Prog kickoff; some sources mention multiple viewing areas.
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Saturday, July 4
Richfield 4th of July Fireworks
Richfield · Starts 10:00 PM
Veterans Park
6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN
Fireworks begin promptly at 10 PM per Explore Minnesota.
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◇Southeast Metro
Mendota Heights, dusk and quiet.
Saturday, July 4
Mendota Heights Fireworks
Mendota Heights · Starts Dusk
Mendakota Park
2111 Dodd Rd, Mendota Heights, MN
Fireworks at dusk.
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◇Southeast/East Metro
Hastings and Cottage Grove, weekend-long.
Sunday, July 5
Cottage Grove Lions Fireworks
Cottage Grove · Starts Dusk / 10:00 PM
Kingston Park
9195 75th St S, Cottage Grove, MN
Freedom Weekend finale; Sunday, July 5.
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Saturday, July 4
Hastings 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Hastings · Starts Approx. 10:00 PM
Hastings Golf Club / Hastings Public House
2015 Westview Dr, Hastings, MN
Parade at 7 PM; live music/food at 8 PM; fireworks later in evening.
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◇Southwest/West Metro
The busiest pocket on the map.
Saturday, July 4
Chanhassen 4th of July Fireworks
Chanhassen · Starts 10:00 PM
Lake Ann Park
1456 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN
City fireworks at Lake Ann Park.
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Friday, July 3
Lake Minnewashta Fireworks
Chanhassen/Shorewood · Starts 10:00 PM
Lake Minnewashta / Minnewashta Regional Park
6900 Hazeltine Blvd, Chanhassen, MN
Listed as Shorewood/Lake Minnewashta and Chanhassen Minnewashta Park in local guides.
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Friday, July 3
Sparklefest Drone/Light Show
Eden Prairie · Starts 10:00 PM
Round Lake Park
16691 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
July 3 is listed by some sources as a light/drone show, with July 4 fireworks.
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Saturday, July 4
Sparklefest Fireworks
Eden Prairie · Starts 10:00 PM
Round Lake Park
16691 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
July 4 celebration concludes with fireworks.
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Saturday, July 4
Edina Fireworks
Edina · Starts 10:00 PM
Rosland Park
4300 W 66th St, Edina, MN
Live music/food trucks before fireworks.
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Saturday, July 4
Rock and Rockets at Mystic Lake
Prior Lake · Starts 10:00 PM
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN
Free outdoor festival with concert and fireworks.
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Friday, July 3
Canterbury Fireworks Spectacular
Shakopee · Starts Shortly after 10:00 PM / after races
Canterbury Park
1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee, MN
Fireworks following live racing; ticket/admission details may apply.
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Saturday, July 4
Valleyfair Star-Spangled Nights Fireworks
Shakopee · Starts 9:45 PM
Valleyfair
1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN
Theme park admission required.
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Friday, July 3
Fireworks Celebration
St. Louis Park · Starts 10:00 PM
Aquila Park
3110 Xylon Ave S, St. Louis Park, MN
Fireworks set to music; rain date noted by Mpls.St.Paul Magazine as July 10.
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Saturday, July 4
Lake Waconia Fireworks Festival / Sovereign Estate Viewing
Waconia · Starts Dusk
Sovereign Estate Winery / Lake Waconia area
9950 North Shore Rd, Waconia, MN
Viewing event at Sovereign Estate; may have admission/venue details to check.
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◇St. Paul
Cathedral Hill and a ballgame, twice.
Friday, July 3
St. Paul Saints Postgame Fireworks
St. Paul · Starts After game
CHS Field
360 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN
Ticket required; postgame fireworks/food trucks.
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Saturday, July 4
Saint Paul Rotary Red, White & Boom
St. Paul · Starts Dusk
Cathedral Hill Park
215 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN
Food trucks on Dayton Ave starting at 6 PM; fireworks at dusk.
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Saturday, July 4
St. Paul Saints Postgame Fireworks
St. Paul · Starts After game
CHS Field
360 Broadway St, St. Paul, MN
Ticket required; postgame fireworks/food trucks.
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◇West Metro
Delano and Excelsior, lake-town classics.
Saturday, July 4
Delano 4th of July Fireworks
Delano · Starts 10:30 PM
Central Park
650 River St N, Delano, MN
Large finale fireworks show.
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Saturday, July 4
Lake Minnetonka Fireworks
Excelsior · Starts Dusk
The Commons
339 Water St, Excelsior, MN
Public fireworks display over Lake Minnetonka.
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◇Western WI / St. Croix River
Just across the river in Hudson.
Friday, July 3
Hudson Booster Days Fireworks
Hudson, WI · Starts Dusk
Lakefront Park
505 1st St, Hudson, WI
Booster Days fireworks at Lakefront Park along the St. Croix River; verify current local schedule before publishing.
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Alyssa Swenson Real Estate
Keller Williams Realty Integrity · Edina, MN
Licensed in Minnesota & Western Wisconsin
alyssa@alyssaswenson.com
Dates, times, and venues are based on publicly available sources as of publication and are subject to change by event organizers. Please confirm details via the linked source before making plans. This post is for general community information and is not sponsored by any event listed.
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Real Estate | Minnesota & Wisconsin REALTOR®
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