Seasonal & Holidays

Twin Cities 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2023

See where you can catch a fireworks display on the Fourth of July in the Twin Cities area.

MINNESOTA — Fourth of July is nearly here and so are the fireworks, the apex of the day's festivities where families and friends come together to marvel at the bright displays. Whether you prefer to be where the action is on Independence Day or watch from home, Patch has you covered with a roundup of all the fireworks events in the Twin Cities area. And if you prefer to skip the fireworks altogether, that's fine too.

This year, the Fourth of July holiday falls on a Tuesday. What time the day's celebrations kick off is up to you, but fireworks displays will begin after sunset. If you plan to attend one of the fireworks events listed below, it makes sense to get to the location early so you can secure a good spot before the crowds settle in.

Below is a selections of events in the Twin Cities area you can attend on Tuesday. Other events may be planned in towns and cities not mentioned in our guide.

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Where: Castle Field, 600 Castle Field Blvd., Anoka

When: 10 p.m. July 3, 2023

What: Apple Valley Freedom Days

Where: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, 5800 140th St W., Apple Valley

When: June 28 to July 4 (fireworks on July 4 begin after dusk around 10 p.m.)

Eagan

What: Eagan's July 4th Funfest

Where: Viking Lakes and Eagan Community Center Festival Grounds

When: July 2-4 (fireworks begin at 10 p.m.)

Edina

What: Edina 4th of July Parade and Fireworks 2023

Where: Parade at Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St.; Fireworks in Rosland Park

When: Parade 10 a.m. July 4; fireworks after dusk

Mendota Heights

What: Fourth of July Fireworks

Where: Mendakota Park, 2111 Dodd Road, Mendota Heights

When: 10 p.m. July 4

Minneapolis

What: July 3rd Celebration

Where: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. N.E., Minneapolis

When: 8 p.m. July 3

A patriotic laser light show with music will take place at 10 p.m.

Minnetonka

What: Lake Minnetonka 4th of July

Where: Excelsior Commons, 135 Lake St., Excelsior

When: 7:30 a.m. to after dusk July 4

Northfield

What: Fireworks near Northfield Middle School

Where: Northfield Middle School parking lot and south fields, Tyler Park, and the fields north of Jefferson Parkway

When: July 4 from 10- 10:30 p.m.

Roseville

What: Rosefest Party in the Park and Fireworks

Where: Roseville Central Park, 2540 Lexington Avenue North, Roseville

When: July 4: Festival begins at 2 p.m.; Fireworks begin at 10 p.m.

Shakopee

What: Kwik Trip Fireworks Spectacular

Where: Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Rd, Shakopee

When: July *3* from 4 -10:10 p.m.

What: Valleyfair fireworks show

Where: 1 Valley Fair Dr, Shakopee

When: July 4 at 9:45 p.m.

Stillwater

What: Stillwater 4th of July Celebration

Where: Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo, Stillwater

When: July 4 at 4 p.m.

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