Guide to 4th of July Celebrations – Happy Independence Day!

You know you are probably going to go and watch some fireworks shows on or around the 4th of July..  Just where is the question.  Many people will do the same thing that they do almost every other year  But maybe you'd like to change it up.  There are many celebrations and fireworks shows around the area.

There are so many things going on that include several days of celebration, not just for the fireworks shows.

CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY IN ANNANDALE

When I was a kid I remember going to this parade every year on the 4th.  But, the celebration starts Wednesday afternoon, the 2nd of July.  There are 5 days of activities.

WEDNESDAY

Carnival opens at 4pm, and goes until approximately 10pm.  They also have music in the park and cake by the lake.  Great way to start the 4th weekend.

THURSDAY

Carnival opens at noon.  Several events throughout the day.

FRIDAY

Parade at 10am, carnival opens at noon, and fireworks at dusk.

SATURDAY

There's a 5K, tractor pull, kiddie parade, and carnival continues.

SUNDAY

Last day for the carnival, opens at noon, and closes at 6pm

ST CLOUD FIREWORKS 

• Annual St. Cloud Area Fireworks

  • Where: Wilson Park over the Mississippi River

  • When: Friday, July 4, fireworks at 10:00 PM

BRAINERD LAKES AREA 

• Brainerd (Don Adamson Field)

  • Parade at 6 PM, live music at Lyman P. White Park, fireworks around 10:15 PM ourmidland.com+4explorebrainerdlakes.com+4brainerddispatch.com+4

• Gull Lake

  • Fireworks at ~10 PM on July 4, viewable by land or via special cruises fox9.com

• Crosslake

  • Fireworks Saturday, July 5 at ~10 PM over Cross Lake (tuned to Skeeter 101.5 FM) ourmidland.com+4explorebrainerdlakes.com+4exploreminnesota.com+4

• Crosby / Ironton

  • Parade at 11 AM (July 4), fireworks at dusk over Serpent Lake theheraldreview.com+2brainerddispatch.com+2exploreminnesota.com+2

• Pequot Lakes

  • Stars & Stripes Days parade at noon July 4; fireworks Thursday July 3 at dusk explorebrainerdlakes.com+1business.pequotlakes.com+1

• Nisswa

  • Freedom Days parade Thursday, July 3 at 7 PM; fireworks around 10:15 PM downtown

ST JOSEPH PARISH FESTIVAL - JOE TOWN ROCKS

Always a solid choice.  Head to St. Joe on the 3rd of July and enjoy live music with the Killer Vees and Friends in the parking lot across from the church.  Fireworks will launch around 10pm

Parade the next day on the 4th at 10am.  And then the festival continues throughout the day.

SPICER

• Kids' Night – Thursday, July 3 (pedal pull & Kiddie Parade, 4–7 PM)

• Grand Day Parade – Friday, July 4, 10–11:30 AM

• Fireworks over Green Lake – Friday, July 4 at 10:00 PM

• Boat Parade & Street Dance – Saturday, July 5 (boat parade ~10:40 AM; street dance 8–11 PM)

Most towns around the area will have some sort of fireworks show at dusk on the 4th of July.  Pick where you would like to go!  Much safer than blowing off fireworks yourself.  Be safe this holiday weekend

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