2018 Twin Cities Fireworks Guide

Sarah Marrinan,July 3, 2018

Whether this is your first year in the Twin Cities or you are just looking for a new place to watch fireworks on the 4th of July, this list is sure to help!

(Fireworks Flag Photo - Copoyright Sarah Marrinan)

Where to watch fireworks in the Twin Cities on the Fourth of July

Independence Day, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Looking for things to do on the Fourth of July? Here is a list of both day and evening events.

Twin Cities Fireworks on July 4th, 2018 in alphabetical order

APPLE VALLEY: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, 5800 W. 140th St. (Parade, high school band performances, clowns, dancing and games. 1 p.m.)

BLAINE: Fireworks at 10 p.m. National Sports Center, 1700 NE. 105th Av.

CHANHASSEN: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Lake Ann Park, 7500 Lake Ann Dr. (Fishing contest, car show, sand sculpture contest and entertainment. 7 a.m.)

COON RAPIDS: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd. (Midway, beer wagons, food trucks, music and bingo. Noon)

DELANO: Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Central Park, N. River St. and Park Av. (Parade, music, concessions and family activities. 8:30 a.m.)

EAGAN: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Central Park, 1501 Central Pkwy. (Funfest with parade, carnival and entertainment. 10 a.m.)

EDEN PRAIRIE: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Round Lake Park, 7550 Constitution Av. (Live music, activities and concessions. 7:30 a.m.)

EXCELSIOR: Fireworks at dusk. Excelsior Commons, Lake Street along the south shore of Excelsior Bay. (Family activities, live entertainment. 7:30 a.m.)

FOREST LAKE: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Forest Lake American Legion, 355 W. Broadway Av. (Parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, carnival and entertainment. 9 a.m.)

HASTINGS: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Dakota Pines Golf Club, 2015 Westview Dr. (Patio party with live music, food and drinks. 11 a.m.)

LAKEVILLE: Fireworks at dusk. Lakeville North High School, 19600 Ipava Av. (Pan-O-Prog with music, inflatables and concessions. 4:30 p.m.)

MAPLEWOOD: Fireworks at dusk. Hazelwood Park, 1663 County Road C. (Live music, food trucks and mascot appearances. 4 p.m.)

MINNEAPOLIS: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 100 6th Av. SE. (Family activities, vendors and music. 6 p.m.)

PRIOR LAKE: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Pkwy. (Boat parade. 1 p.m.)

PRIOR LAKE: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd. (Rock and Rockets with music by Kat Perkins and Jesse Larson and food trucks. 5 p.m.)

RICHFIELD: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 6335 Portland Av. S. (Wreath-laying, parade, food trucks and live wrestling. 10 a.m.)

ROSEVILLE: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Central Park, 2540 N. Lexington Av. (Rosefest with kids’ entertainment and carnival activities. 1 p.m.)

ST. LOUIS PARK: Fireworks at 10 p.m. Aquila Park, 3100 Xylon Av. S. (Vendors, concessions and entertainment. 7 p.m.)

STILLWATER: Fireworks at dusk. 201 Water St.

WACONIA: 10 p.m. Lake Waconia Regional Park, 8170 Paradise Lane.

WHITE BEAR LAKE: Fireworks at dusk. Memorial Beach Park, 4980 Lake Av. N. (Manitou Days with music and flyover. 8 p.m.)

WOODBURY: Fireworks at 10 p.m. HealthEast Sports Center, 4125 Radio Dr. (KidZone, music and food vendors. 6 p.m.)

Fireworks BEFORE the 4th of July:

Today, JULY 3, 2018
BLOOMINGTON: Fireworks at dusk. Normandale Lake Park, 84th St. and Normandale Lake Blvd. (Summer Fete with music, carnival and inflatables. 5 p.m.)

MARINE ON ST. CROIX: Dusk. Downtown Marine on St. Croix.

RED WING: Fireworks at dusk. Treasure Island Casino, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd. (Concert with America. 8 p.m.)

SHAKOPEE: Fireworks at dusk. Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd. (Live racing, music and family activities. 4 p.m.)

I hope you found this Twin Cities fireworks list useful!

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242 years ago today, on July 3, 1776, John Adams wrote to his wife, Abigail, this about the celebration of our nation’s freedom:

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”