2026 TWIN CITES 4th of JULY/INDEPENDENCE DAY FAMILY FUN EVENTS & FESTIVALS
MINNEAPOLIS & ST PAUL EVENTS
Langford 4th in the Park
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Langford Park, 30 Langford Park, Saint Paul, MN, 55108St Paul’s Langford 4th In the Park is a longtime annual tradition. No matter if you live in the St Anthony Park neighborhood or not, all are welcome to celebrate with food trucks, picnic, the community parade, a fun run, live music, speeches, kids activities, pony rides — all done by 6pm, so you can find a fireworks event or get small kids home for dinner & bed!Â
Minneapolis Red, White & Boom
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Water Works, 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55401Celebrate America’s birthday in Minneapolis! Red, White & Boom is back at the downtown Minneapolis riverfront! Come early for a picnic in the park, yoga, games and live entertainment. Fireworks at 10pm.Â
Taste of Minnesota
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Nicollet Mall, Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55402Food vendors, art, live music by international hit bands and family fun all in Downtown Minneapolis.
Saint Paul Red White & Boom Fireworks
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Cathedral Hill Park, 215 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, 55102Join the City of Saint Paul for a fireworks show in 2026! Red, White & Boom festivities include food trucks, a free concert, and 4th of July fireworks!
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TWIN CITIES NORTHWEST METRO EVENTS
Ham Lake Freedom Festival
Date: 06/27/2026
Location: Ham Lake Lions Park, 1220 157th Avenue Northeast, Ham Lake, MN, 55304At the Ham Lake Freedom Festival families can participate in kids’ activities, grab a free pulled pork sandwich, listen to live bands, explore a police and fire truck display, and watch fireworks at 10pm.Â
Delano 4th of July Festival
Date: 07/01/2026 - 07/04/2026
Location: Delano Central Park, 650 River Street North, Delano, MN, 55328Delano’s 4th of July Festival spans four days and offers a carnival, live music and a variety of family fun activities and events. See the link for the complete schedule.
Coon Rapids 4th of July
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026
Location: Boulevard Plaza, 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433Coon Rapids’ Fourth of July celebration is an all ages event with live music, a community parade, carnival games and rides, food trucks, bingo, a 5k fun run and fireworks to end the festival on the July 4th. See the link for the full schedule.
Anoka Fireworks
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Castle Memorial Field, 600 Castle Field, Anoka, MN, 55303Celebrate Independence Day with Anoka fireworks that light up the night sky. If you would prefer to watch from somewhere with a playground, Anoka Nature Preserve (4301 Parkview Lane) is a half mile from Castle Field and has a nature playground at the trailhead.
Old Fashioned Fourth of July
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Rd, Elk River, MN, 55330
Celebrate Independence Day with a summer visit to historic Kelley Farm and celebrate like its the mid 19th-century. Explore the farm, see the animals, play 19th-century games, pack a picnic to enjoy on the lawn, listen to patriotic spreaches and enjoy a brass band. Ice cream treats available in the Learning Kitchen. Cost is $8-$12 per person. Pre-registration recommended – see link for ticket path.
Bunker Beach Independence Day
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Bunker Beach Water Park, 701 County Parkway A, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433Get $4 off admission at Minnesota’s largest outdoor water park for half price. Admission $16.50/pp. Enjoy a wave pool, lazy loop, twisted towers and adventure pool 11am to 7pm.
TWIN CITIES NORTHEAST METRO EVENTS
Hudson Booster Days
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/05/2026
Location: Hudson Lakefront Park, 505 First Street, Hudson, WI, 54016Hudson’s annual 4th of July Celebration at Lakefront Park features a carnival, live music, family activities and Fireworks at dusk on the Sunday following the 4th of July. Families can hit up the parade, live entertainment, magician and fireworks at dusk. Lots to enjoy at our neighbor’s place across the border.Â
Forest Lake 4th of July
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Lakeside Memorial Park, 95 East Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake, MN, 55025Forest Lake’s Fourth of July celebration traditionally features a carnival & entertainment. On the 4th, the parade starts at 10am and fireworks at 10pm.
Lake Elmo 4th of July Kids Parade
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Lake Elmo Lions Park, 11320 Upper 33rd Street North, Lake Elmo, MN, 55042Celebrate Independence Day in Lake Elmo! The parade lineup starts at 9:30am at Laverne and finishes at Lions Park. Enjoy pre-parade activities including crafts, face painting, free flags and temporary tattoos. Post-parade activities include ice cream, dunk tank, minnow races and a water station.Â
Stillwater 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Lowell Park, 201 Water St N, Stillwater, MN, 55082Stillwater’s Independence Day celebration features a huge fireworks display over the St. Croix River, live music and fun around town — ride the historic trolley, grab a sweet in the ice cream shops and visit the riverside park.Â
White Bear Lake Fireworks Show (FREE)
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: West Park, 4958 Lake Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110Fourth of July fireworks cap off the city of White Bear Lake’s Manitou Days festival. In addition to the spectacular fireworks over the lake is the annual plane flyover, live music, food and fun for the whole family.
Blaine July 4th Fireworks
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: National Sports Center / Schwan Super Rink, 1750 105th Avenue NE, Blaine, MN, 55449Watch the fireworks light up over Blaine for the Fourth of July. Free parking is available in the National Sports Center lot.
4th of July Celebration Race Night
Date: 07/05/2026
Location: Running Aces, 15201 Running Aces Blvd, Columbus, MN, 55025On Sunday, Running Aces will celebrate Independence Day during a night of live racing and activities for kids. Watch the racing indoors or outdoors. Running Aces horse race nights offer FREE admission and parking.
Kid-Friendly Activities
- Family-friendly entertainment
- $5 face painting from 5:30-7:30pm
- Kids tattoos & coloring contest
- Slap Coozie giveaway
- Food trucks
- Catch your own trout dinner (approx. $23)
Freedom: The History of Us - Pop-Up Exhibit
Date: 07/27/2026 - 08/21/2026
Location: White Bear Lake Armory, 2228 Fourth Street, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110Freedom: The History of Us celebrates the 250th birthday of the United States of America and traces the evolving concept of freedom over the last 250 years.Â
TWIN CITIES SOUTHWEST METRO EVENTS
Chanhassen 4th of July Celebration
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026
Location: Chanhassen City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN, 55317Chanhassen celebrates with a full-length parade & kiddie parade, family night with carnival games and rides, kiddie games, live music, llama petting, lawn games, a food truck festival and more taking place in and around City Center Park. Note: Fireworks at Lake Ann Park on July 4th.Â
Shakopee Happy Birthday America Parade
Date: 07/02/2026
Location: Shakopee Lions Park, 1103 Adams Street South, Shakopee, MN, 55379Kids are invited to decorate their wheels and join Shakopee’s Happy Birthday America Parade. Bikes, trikes, wagons and more are welcome for this short parade around Lions Park. Following the parade, stick around for kids music, popsicles and the Readmobile.
Eden Prairie 4th of July Hometown Celebration
Date: 07/03/2026 - 07/04/2026
Location: Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344Eden Prairie’s Hometown Celebration is a two-day Fourth of July celebration, including Sparklefest – a kid-friendly event with games and activities – on the 3rd, followed by a July 4th celebration featuring live entertainment, vendors, and fireworks at 10pm.
- July 3rd Sparklefest: 6-10pm
- 4th of July Hometown Celebration – 4-11pm
Independence Fun at Lake Waconia
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Lake Waconia Regional Park, 8170 Paradise Lane, Waconia, MN, 55387Spend the day enjoying Lake Waconia Regional Park and stick around to watch the fireworks launched from Sovereign Estate Winery (across the lake). Pack a picnic and your beach gear. Lake Waconia Regional Park offers plenty of fun activities to keep you busy all day. Then watch the Fireworks at dusk.
Bloomington Summer Fete
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Normandale Lake Park, 5901 West 84th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55438Bloomington Summer Fete is the city’s Independence Day event. Fun for families with kids: the Family Fun Zone usually includes activity booths, face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses, slides and more. Live music entertains on the 84th Street Kids Stage. The festival is capped off with fireworks at dusk.
Waconia Fireworks Display
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Sovereign Estate, 9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia, MN, 55387Waconia’s Fourth of July fireworks display moves to Sovereign Estate in 2026. Fireworks begin at dusk but activities begin at 5pm. Admission $25 ages 12+; under 12 FREE.
St Louis Park July 4th Fireworks Celebration
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Aquila Park, 3110 Xylon Avenue South, St Louis Park, MN, 55426St Louis Park celebrates Independence Day with food trucks, vendors, musical entertainment beginning at 7pm and fireworks set to music at 10pm. Rain date is July 9.
Lake Minnewashta Fireworks Show
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, 6900 Hazeltine Boulevard, Shorewood, MN, 55331Celebrate Independence Day on Thursday evening at Lake Minnewashta Regional Park.
Make a day of it: Pack a picnic dinner and arrive early for to play on the playground.
Edina 4th of July Parade
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN, 55424Celebrate America’s independence and patriotism in Edina with a 1-hour parade beginning at 10am and featuring veterans, marching bands, floats, horses, musicians, clowns, and more. The parade kicks off at Edina City Hall and continues east on 50th Street to Halifax.
Richfield 4th of July Events
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Richfield Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Avenue, Richfield, MN, 55423Richfield’s 4th of July Celebration includes a wreath laying ceremony, parade and kiddie parade, ending the evening with fireworks. Make a day of it and enjoy all the amenities of Veterans Park.
Rock & Rockets Concert and Fireworks
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN., Prior Lake, MN, 55372Celebrate the Fourth of July in Prior Lake with a Rock & Rockets free concert at Mystic Lake Casino finishing off with fireworks at 10pm.
Chanhassen Independence Day Fireworks
Date: 07/23/2026
Location: Lake Ann Park & Beach, 1456 West 78th Street, Chanhassen, MN, 55317Spend the day at Chanhassen’s Lake Ann Park and cap off the fun at dusk with fireworks (postponed from July 4th). Other fun includes a summer concert from 6:30-8pm. Pack a picnic and bring your swimsuits and beach gear! Park opens: 6am. Fireworks at 10pm.
TWIN CITIES SOUTHEAST METRO EVENTS
Eagan's July 4th Funfest
Date: 07/02/2026 - 07/04/2026
Location: Eagan Festival Grounds, 1507 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN, 55121Eagan’s July 4th Funfest is a multi-day celebration featuring a carnival, parade, kids bike parade, entertainment, activities and fireworks.
Hastings Heroes Freedom Concert
Date: 07/03/2026
Location: United Heroes League, 2800 Ravenna Trail, Hastings, MN, 55033Celebrate Independence Day with an outdoor concert at the United Heroes League headquarters. Enjoy a night of live, local music honoring veterans, military families and community heroes Tickets $10-$15/pp.
Lakeville Pan-o-Prog Festival
Date: 07/04/2026 - 07/12/2026
Location: Pan-O-Prog Festival (Map), Multiple Locations, Lakeville, MN, 55044This family-friendly summer festival starts out with 4th of July fireworks and continues through the week with family-friendly events such as a family picnic with puppets, fire truck display and touch-a-truck event, music in the park and a kids pedal tractor pull, a carnival, two parades (kiddie & grand), and a family tailgate party. Sweet treat alert: the festival’s free ice cream social is July 8 this year.
Mendota's 250th Celebration
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Sibley Historic Site, 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, MN, 55150Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Sibley Historic Site. Activities include guided tours (registration required), birthday cake, games, crafts and more. Admission is FREE.
Afton 4th of July Parade & Celebration
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Afton Town Square Park, 3418 St. Croix Trail S, Afton, MN , 55001This annual Afton 4th of July Celebration on Main Street includes food, drinks, music trolley rides and parade at 1pm.
Woodbury’s Hometown Celebration
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive, Woodbury, MN, 55129Celebrate Independence Day in Woodbury! Fun starts at 6pm with open play in the green space and Madison’s Place Playground. Entertainment includes live music and bounce houses. Food trucks onsite. Fireworks finale at 10pm. Â
Edina 4th of July Concert & Fireworks
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Rosland Park, 4300 West 66th Street, Edina, MN, 55435The First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band plays a special Independence Day concert at 8:30pm in Edina’s Rosland Park. Fireworks at dusk cap of the Independence Day celebration.
Mendota Heights July 4th Fireworks
Date: 07/04/2026
Location: Mendakota Park, 2111 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights, MN, 55118Celebrate Independence Day in Mendota Heights with a fireworks show at 10pm at Mendakota Park. Make a day of it, pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a fun day in the park. Food trucks will be on site from 7-9:30pm.
Cottage Grove Freedom Weekend Finale Family Celebration
Date: 07/05/2026
Location: Kingston Park, 9195 75th St S, Cottage Grove, MN , 55016The Cottage Grove Lions invite any and all to evening of food, fun and community celebration. Enjoy food and treats available for purchase and kids can anticipate a bike raffle. The evening concludes with a fireworks display at dusk at Kingston Park. Please see link for exact start time.
GREATER MINNESOTA INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS
DULUTH JULY 4th GETAWAY: Bayfront Festival Park, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth Featuring live music all day and fireworks at 10:10pm. 10 Best Things To Do in Duluth with Kids in the Summer.
Excellent work! I appreciated all the updates. Heads up, Eden Prairie Fireworks were rescheduled for Aug. 22.
Thank you, Laura. I’m added as many makeup dates as I can find our our Family Fun Calendar
Stillwater — The city postponed its Fourth of July fireworks display and festivities due to flooding in Lowell Park, according to the city website. Downtown Stillwater is still open for business. City officials have not released an updated date as of Tuesday.
Valleyfair — The amusement park will be open July 4, but the traditional fireworks will not make an appearance. Three rides and the parking lot are closed due to flooding, though the remainder of the park is still open.
Thank you, Ava. Other cities are cancelling or rescheduling due to weather, as well. As always, we recommend checking ahead before heading out.
Event Title: Richfield 4th of July Celebration
Date, Start and End Times: July 3rd 9am-11:30pm, July 4th 10am-10:30pm
Event Address: Veterans Park, 6335 Portland Ave, Richfield, MN 55423
Camryn! We are all so excited that Richfield is bringing back its 4th of July Celebration! Keep us updated as you get more details!
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Thank you, Martin. I hope you had a great 4th!