Where to view fireworks in Minnesota in 2022
MINNEAPOLIS -- Scroll below for the city nearest to you to find information about their Fourth of July firework display plans. (Don't see the one near you? Let us know to add it by contacting us here!)
Minneapolis
Minneapolis once again canceled its "Red, White and Boom" fireworks celebration due to staffing issues and the construction projects happening throughout Minneapolis. Although the traditional annual event won't be taking place, smaller-scale celebrations will happen throughout the Twin Cities.
Link: More Info
St. Paul
St. Paul is not holding an official fireworks display this year, but the St. Paul Saints will be having a fireworks display after their games on Independence Day weekend. The Saints will have a fireworks display after their Friday night game, and will have a Monster Food Truck rally with Fireworks Super Show after their games on
Saturday and Sunday night. All games will be against the Omaha Storm Chasers.
Date: July 1, July 2, July 3
Time: After the evening Saints games
Location: CHS Field
Admission to games: $17-$105
Link: More Info
Albert Lea
Fireworks will be shown over Fountain Lake on July 4. Albert Lee is also hosting a parade on Sunday, July 3, and a ski and car show on the fourth.
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Fountain Lake
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Alexandria
Alexandria will host Star Storm 2022 at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center. The fireworks will be able to be seen from a multi-lake distance. The fireworks display begins at sundown.
Date: Monday, July 4 Time: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Location: Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Andover
While Andover will not host fireworks on July 4th, it will host the Andover Family Fun Fest four days later, which includes a fireworks display.
Date: July 8 and 9
Location: Sunshine Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Annandale
Annandale will host a five-day festival for Independence Day, with fireworks occurring at dusk on the fourth.
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk (around 10 p.m.)
Location: Municipal Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Anoka
Date: Saturday, July 3
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Castle Field
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Apple Valley
Apple Valley will host Freedom Days from June 30 to July 4, with fireworks occurring on the final night.
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Johnny Cake Ridge Park East
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Arlington
Details: Arlington Raceway will host a Fireworks Spectacular Night.
Date: Saturday, July 2
Time: Dusk
Admission: Check website for updated pricing
Location: Arlington Raceway
Link: More Info
Austin
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Bandshell Park
Link: More Info
Baudette
Buadette will host its 4th of July celebration with entertainment, parades, foods, vendors, and more. Fireworks will occur at the end of the day.
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Willie Walleye Park, fireworks will be shot over Baudette Bay
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Bemidji
Bemidji will host the 78th annual Jaycees Water Carnival June 30-July 4, with fireworks shown at dusk on the fourth.
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Lake Bemidji
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Blaine
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: National Sports Center
Link: More Info
Note: Although the website doesn't specify 2022, the City of Blaine confirmed that fireworks will occur at the same time and place as they did last year.
Bloomington
Bloomington will host Summer Fete 2022, which ends with one of the largest fireworks displays in Minnesota.
Date: Sunday, July 3
Time: 5-10:30pm (fireworks will occur at the end of the festival)
Location: Normandale Lake Park, W. 84th Street and Normandale Blvd
Admission: Free
Details: More Info
Brainerd/Brainerd Lakes Area
There are many fireworks celebrations over the 4th of July weekend in the Brainerd Lakes area. Displays are scheduled in Gull Lake, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake, Crosby, and at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort. One of the main displays associated with Brainerd is detailed below. Check the website for viewing locations and information on the other displays. Date: July 4
Time: Around 10:15pm
Location: Don Adamson Field
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Butterfield
Date: Saturday, July 2
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Over Butterfield Lake
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Cambridge
Date: Sunday, July 4
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: Isanti County Fairgrounds
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Cannon Falls
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Cannon Valley Fair
Link: More Info
Champlin
No fireworks this year. The Father Hennepin Festival happened in early June, which had a fireworks display.
Chanhassen
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Lake Ann Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Chaska
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Chaska Commons
Viewing locations: Chaska Commons parking lot, McKnight Park, Jonathan Elementary, and Jonathan Square
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Cloquet
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10:10 p.m.
Location: Veterans Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Coon Rapids
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Carnival Midway
Admission: $5 donation
Link: More Info
Cottage Grove
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Kingston Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Crosby
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Fireworks will be shot over Serpent Lake
Link: More Info
Crosslake
Date: Saturday, July 2
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Shores of Cross Lake (fireworks to be launched from Sand Island)
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Delano
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: Central Park, 650 River St N
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Detroit Lakes
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Detroit Lakes City Beach
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Duluth
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10:10 p.m.
Location: Bayfront Festival Park 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Eagan
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10-10:30 p.m.
Location: Eagan's July 4th Funfest 1501 Central Parkway Eagan, MN 55121
Link: More Info
East Bethel
East Bethel will be hosting Booster Day, with fireworks to end the event.
Date: Saturday, July 16
Time: Dusk
Location: Booster Park
Link: More Info
East Grand Forks
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Scheels Sports Complex
Link: More Info
Eden Prairie
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Round Lake Park
Link: More Info
Edina
Date: Sunday, July 3
Time: Dusk
Location: Rosland Park
Note: Edina is also hosting a parade on July 4 at 10 a.m.
Link: More Info
Elk River
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Oak Knoll Athletic Complex
Link: More Info
Ely
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Miners Lake
Link: More Info
Elysian
Date: Saturday, July 2
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Shot from Tuskin Park
Link: More Info
Eveleth
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Location: Over Eveleth
Link: More Info
Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Lake Minnetonka
Link: More Info
Fairmont
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: Dusk
Location: Watch from Ward and Sylvania parks
Link: More Info
Faribault
Date: Monday, July 4
Time: 10 p.m.
Backup Time: July 5, 10 p.m.
Location: Watch from North or South Alexander Park
Link: More Info
Fergus Falls
Races at I-94 Speedway are followed by fireworks on Friday, July 1, organizers report.
Forest Lake
2022 Fourth of July events will take place June 30-July 4, with a full schedule of events to be released when it is finalized. Check the link below.
Link: More Info
Garrison
Fireworks will begin at dusk from the concourse in Garrison. Check link for Mille Lacs fireworks displays.
Link: More Info
Grand Marais
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Grand Marais Harbor
Link: More Info
Grand Rapids
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Pokegama Golf Course over Pokegama Lake
Link: More Info
Ham Lake
Ham Lake Lions Park will be hosting a Freedom Festival with fireworks to cap the event.
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Ham Lake Lions Park
Link: More Info
Hanska
City officials report that the City of Hanska will hold fireworks Monday, July 4 at 10 p.m.
Harmony
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: North Park
Link: More Info
Hastings
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Hastings Golf Club
Admission: Free
Hill City
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Hudson, Wis.
Hudson Booster Days festival will begin June 30, fireworks will be shown on Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Lakefront Park, near downtown Hudson
Link: More Info
Keewatin
Keewatin is holding fireworks on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Check their Facebook for updated information.
Lake City
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: City Point near the marina
Link: More Info
Lakeville
Pre-fireworks entertainment includes live music, inflatables, and concessions
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Century Middle School
Link: More Info
Lonsdale
There will be no fireworks set off by the city due to lack of volunteers.
Luverne
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10pm
Location: The lake off Highway 75. Can be seen throughout town.
Details: Check poster linked for more information on activities throughout the day.
Link: More Info
Mahnomen
There will be no fireworks.
Mankato
Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. and are synced to music from Radio Mankato stations: Hot 96.7, Minnesota 93 and 94.1 KXLP Classic Rock.
Location: Riverfront Park
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Link: More Info
Maple Grove
Maple Grove will not be hosting a Fourth of July fireworks display, but will be putting on fireworks later in the month.
Date: July 16, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: South shore of West Arbor Lake behind the Maple Grove Community Center
Link: More Info
Maplewood
Maplewood will be hosting Light it Up Maplewood on Monday, July 4 from 4-10pm. The event will feature multiple activities, food trucks, and attractions with fireworks to finish the event
Location: Hazelwood Park
Time: Fireworks begin at 10pm
Link: More Info
Marine On St. Croix
The Marine City Council has decided that it will not host a fireworks display this year, primarily due to limited supplies and availability of staff at pyrotechnics companies. It is unknown whether there will be fireworks in 2023.
Note: Despite the absence of fireworks, there will be a parade hosted in downtown Marine on St. Croix at noon on Monday, July 4, 2022
Link: More Info
McGregor
Tune to KKIN 94.3 FM for a live simulcast from Floe Island.
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Location: Fireworks will be shot between Goffs and Webster's Bay
Link: More Info
Mendota Heights
Celebrate freedom with a grand display of fireworks! Fireworks will be launched from Mendakota Country Club; the launch typically begins around 10 p.m. Good places to view them from include Mendakota Park, Rogers Lake Park, Mendota Plaza, The Village of Mendota Heights, City Hall, and Two Rivers High School.
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Mendakota Country Club
Link: More Info
Monticello
Monticello will host Monticello Riverfest from July 14-17, with fireworks occurring on July 15.
Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Monticello High School grounds
Link: More Info
Moorhead
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10-11:30 p.m.
Location: Horizon Park
Link: More Info
Moose Lake
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Moose Lake City Park
Link: More Info
Morristown
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: The field behind the playground at the school
Link: More Info
Nashwauk
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Fireworks can be seen anywhere in town
Link: More Info
New Prague
New Prague's 4th of July fireworks show is on Sunday, July 3, 2022. They will have various food trucks on site also.
Location: East of New Prague Middle School
Date: Sunday July 3, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
New Ulm
New Ulm will not be hosting fireworks this July, but will have some in September for their annual Hermann Fest.
Nisswa
Nisswa will host a Freedom Day parade starting at 7 p.m. on Main Street. Fireworks will occur at the end of the event.
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: Parade begins at 7p.m.
Link: More Info
North Branch
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Launching near the middle school
Northfield
Northfield will present fireworks near the Northfield Middle School, after dusk on Monday, July 4, 2022.
Onamia
Onamia is holding fireworks on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
Link: More Info
Orr
See the fireworks display in Orr Bay on Pelican Lake on July 2 at dusk. The show can be enjoyed in your boat, car or backyard, and parking is available downtown on Pelican Bay.
Link: More Info
Osakis
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 9-11 p.m.
Location: Osakis Country Club – 501 8th Ave E, Osakis, MN 56360
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Owatonna
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Steele County Fairgrounds, 1525 S. Cedar Ave.
Link: More Info
Park Rapids
The Park Rapids Rotary Club's fireworks display is sure to brighten up your Independence Day this year. Tune in to KDKK 97.5 FM and Hot Country 92.5 FM to enjoy the choreographed show with music on both stations. The "pre-game" starts at 9 p.m. July 4 with fireworks at dusk.
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: All over the town of Park Rapids, Minnesota. Fireworks located at Heartland Park.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Pease
Pease is not having fireworks this year.
Pequot Lakes
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Pequot Lakes High School practice field. Some of the best viewing locations are Trailside Parks, Pequot Lakes School and TDS parking lot.
Link: More Info
Perham
Celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks display after the ballgame at the East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds on July 4.
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds
Link: More Info
Plymouth
Plymouth will host its annual Music in Plymouth event with fireworks to end the evening.
Date: Wednesday, July 6
Time: 10pm
Location: Hilde Performance Center
Link: More Info
Princeton
Celebrate with bingo, live music and other family fun at the Patriotic Stampede on July 4 at Lyons County Fairgrounds. Fireworks start at dusk and are put on by the American Legion.
Prinsburg
Date: Saturday, July 2, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Prior Lake
Prior Lake will display fireworks on Monday, July 4, 2022. Check link for updated information as it becomes available.
Link: More Info
Mystic Lake Casino
Fireworks will take place after the Rock and Rockets festival.
Time: 10 p.m.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Red Wing
The Mississippi Alumination crew will commemorate Independence Day with a fireworks show that can be viewed from many different areas of Red Wing July 4 at dusk.
Link: More Info
Richfield
Richfield will host a scaled-back version of their annual Red White and Blue Days festival. Check link for updated information as it becomes available.
Link: More Info
Robbinsdale
Date: Sunday, July 10, 2022
Time: Dusk
Locations: Downtown Robbinsdale
Link: More Info
Rochester
The 2022 4th Fest will be held in Soldiers Memorial Field Park on July 4 at 10 p.m. This free event features live music that celebrates the diverse community.
Date: July 4, 2022
Location: Soldiers Field Park
Link: More Info
Roseville
Roseville will host ROSEFEST - Rendezvous in '22. Fireworks will finish a night of fun, live music, and food.
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Central Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
St. Cloud
St. Cloud Fireworks Committee presents central Minnesota′s Fourth of July Fireworks display. 2022 is the 76th consecutive year for the areas July 4th Fireworks. The 2022 St. Cloud Area Fireworks will be one of the largest pyrotechnics display in central Minnesota on July 4th.
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Great viewing areas are available on both sides of the Mississippi River, in Wilson and Hester parks, along 5th Avenue North, and throughout the community.
Link: More Info
St. James
Annually the City of St. James hosts a 4th of July firework celebration. At dusk fireworks are displayed over St. James Lake.
Link: More Info
St. Joseph
St. Joseph will be the site of Joetown Rocks, put on by the Church of Saint Joseph. The festival will feature live music on July 3rd, and the event will end with fireworks at 10:15pm.
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
St. Louis Park
Find concessions, vendors and live entertainment from DJ Bob in Aquila Park, plus fireworks promptly at 10 p.m. on July 4.
Link: More Info
St. Peter
Spend the entire day outside on July 4, including a parade on Washington Avenue at 10 a.m., a Picnic in the Park featuring live music, food vendors and a beer garden from noon to 4 p.m., and fireworks at 10 p.m.
Link: More Info
Shakopee
Shakopee's Valley Fair will host fireworks on July 4, 2022. Check Valley Fair's website for updated admission costs to the park. Fireworks will be visible around Shakopee.
Link: More Info
Shoreview
While Shoreview does not advertise any July 4th fireworks, they are hosting Slice of Shoreview Days from July 22-24. The festival will feature activities, food, and fireworks to end one of the nights. Check link for more information on Slice of Shoreview Days.
Link: More Info
Sleepy Eye
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Sleepy Eye Lake
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Spicer
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Location: Downtown Spicer
Time: Dusk
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Stewartville
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Bear Cave Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Stillwater
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Lowell Park - Downtown Stillwater Riverfront Gazebo. Fireworks will be shot over the St. Croix River
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Tofte
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Location: Tofte Town Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Two Harbors
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10pm
Link: More Info
Wabasha
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Wabasha Athletic Field (across from Dick's Fresh Market)
Link: More Info
Waconia
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Lake Waconia
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Wahkon
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Veterans Park
Link: More Info
Walker
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Fireworks will be shot over Leech Lake
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Wanamingo
Wanamingo's Independence Day Fireworks show will be on July 4, 2022. Grand Parade on July 4th at 2:30 PM, Fire Department water fight at 4 PM and Fireworks at dusk.
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Location: Riverside Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Warroad
Warroad was voted one of the best small towns for celebrating the 4th of July. In addition to fireworks, they have activities, food trucks, shows, and games all weekend long.
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Link: More Info
White Bear Lake
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Over White Bear Lake, best viewing area is at Jack Brandt West Park
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Welch
Date: Sunday, July 3, 2022
Time: Dusk
Location: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Woodbury
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: HealthEast Sports Center
Admission: Free
Link: More Info
Worthington
Dates: Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4
Times: Dusk (9:30-9:45 p.m.)
Location: Fireworks will be shot from Ludlow Park (on the south side of Lake Okabena)
Link: More Info
for more features.