Who doesn’t love a good fireworks display? Summer just doesn’t feel complete without taking in the spectacular lights that boom across the sky. But as the holiday draws near, you may be asking yourself, “Where can I see fireworks near me this year?” In 2015 and 2016, we brought you some of our favorite displays. This year, we’re back at it again. Check below to see if there are any fireworks displays in your area.

1. Red, White, and Boom - Minneapolis
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As the most populous city on this list, we'd be remiss if we left out Minneapolis. Their huge Red, White, and Boom event takes over downtown and turns it into a dazzling display of sound and color. This year's event takes place on July 4 at the Minneapolis Downtown Riverfront. As always, there are plenty of activities to keep busy before the main event starts at 10:00 p.m.
2. Fourth Fest - Duluth
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As what claims to be the largest fireworks display in the Upper Midwest, Duluth's Fourth Fest is not messing around. Though the festivities take place at Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth's hilly landscape means there's not a bad seat in the house. Still, get there early - this display is super popular. The park opens at 4:00 p.m., and the fireworks start at 10:10 p.m.
3. St. Cloud Area July 4th Fireworks - St Cloud
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This year, St. Cloud's 70th annual fireworks display will light up the city in one of the biggest displays in central Minnesota. There are plenty of nice viewing areas around the city, but the best spots are at Hester and Wilson Parks, which straddle either side of the Mississippi River. Lots of food and festivities are available throughout the day, with the fireworks display - synchronized to music! - starting at 10:00 p.m. on July 4.
4. July 4th Concert and Fireworks Display - Rochester
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If you're looking for a great display in southern Minnesota, Rochester should top your list. This event is full of fun, including live music leading up to the display. It will be held on July 4 at Silver Lake Park, with music starting at 8:30.
5. 4th of July Fireworks - Stillwater
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Each July 4 in Stillwater, a fantastic fireworks lights the night. If you want to make a day of it, there is lots to do in town, including shopping, sampling new restaurants, and enjoying the outdoors. When it comes time to settle in for the show, Pioneer Park is a great spot. Outdoor dining areas are also ideal for viewing the fireworks over the river. Whatever you do, make sure you're seated by 10:00 p.m. - that's when the fireworks begin!

Looking to keep it local? Here are a bunch more Minnesota fireworks displays by county. Find your nearest town and enjoy!

Anoka County

  • Andover, July 8, Sunshine Park, 10:00 p.m.
  • Anoka, July 3, Castle Field, dusk.
  • Blaine, July 4, north side of 105th Avenue, 10:00 p.m.
  • Coon Rapids, July 4, 11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard Northwest, 10:00 p.m.

 

Becker County

  • Detroit Lakes, July 4, City Beach, dusk.

 

Benton County

  • St. Cloud, July 4, Hester and Wilson Parks, 10:00 p.m.

 

Blue Earth County

  • Mankato, July 4, Riverfront Park, 10:00 p.m.

 

Carver County

  • Chanhassen, July 4, Lake Ann, 10:00 p.m.
  • Chaska, July 4, Chaska Commons, 10:00 p.m.

 

Cass County

  • Longville, July 4, Girl Lake, dusk.

 

Cook County

  • Grand Marais, July 4, Harbor Park, dusk.
  • Grand Portage, July 4, Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, dusk.
  • Tofte, July 4, Tofte Park, 10:00 p.m.

 

Crow Wing County

  • Brainerd, July 4, Brainerd High School south 5th Street parking lot, 10:15 p.m.
  • Crosslake, July 1, Cross Lake, 10:00 p.m.

 

Dakota County

  • Apple Valley, Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, 10:00 p.m.
  • Eagan, July 4, 1501 Central Parkway, 10:00 p.m.
  • Lakeville, July 4, Lakeville North High School, dusk.

 

Dodge County

  • Blooming Prairie, July 4, Victory Field, 10:00 p.m.

 

Douglas County

  • Alexandria, July 4, Lake Darling, dusk.
  • Evansville, location TBD, July 2, dusk.

 

Freeborn County

  • Albert Lea, July 4, Fountain Lake-City Beach, dusk.

 

Goodhue County

  • Red Wing, July 4, Central Park, 10:00 p.m.

 

Hennepin County

  • Bloomington:July 3, Normandale Lake Park, 10:00 p.m.
  • Chanhassen, July 4, Lake Ann, 10:00 p.m.
  • Eden Prairie, July 4, Round Lake Park, 10:00 p.m.
  • Edina: July 4, 4801 West 50th Street, 10:00 p.m.
  • Excelsior: July 4, Commons Park, dusk.
  • Minneapolis, July 4, Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront, 10:00 p.m.
  • Minnetonka: June 23, 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, 10:00 p.m.

 

Houston County

  • Eitzen, July 4, festival grounds, dusk.

 

Isanti County

  • Cambridge, July 4, Isanti County Farigrounds, dusk.

 

Kandiyohi County

  • Spicer, July 4, Green Lake, dusk.
  • Willmar, June 24, Robbins Island Park, 10:00 p.m.

 

Lac qui Parle County

  • Madison, July 4, fairgrounds, dusk.

 

Lake County

  • Two Harbors, July 4, Thomas Owens Park, dusk.

 

Lake of the Woods County

  • Baudette, July 4, Willie Walleye Park, 10:15 p.m.

 

Le Sueur County

  • Mankato, July 4, Riverfront Park, 10:00 p.m.

 

Martin County

  • Fairmont, July 4, Lake Sisseton, 10:00 p.m.

 

Meeker County

  • Litchfield, July 7, Lake Ripley Memorial Park, dusk.

 

Mille Lacs County

  • Pease, July 4, 9:30 p.m.

 

Morrison County

  • Randall, July 3, downtown Randall, dusk.

 

Mower County

  • Austin, July 4, Bandshell Park, dusk.

 

Murray County

  • Currie, July 4, location TBD, dusk.

 

Nicollet County

  • Mankato, July 4, Riverfront Park, 10:00 p.m.
  • St. Peter, July 4, Nicollet County Farigrounds, 10:00 p.m.

 

Olmsted County

  • Rochester, July 4, Silver Lake Park, dusk.

 

Otter Tail County

  • New York Mills, July 1, Smith Park, dusk.

 

Pennington County

  • Thief River Falls, July 4, Seven Clans Casino, dusk.

 

Pine County

  • Pine City, June 24, Pine County Fairgrounds, dusk.

 

Pope County

  • Starbuck, July 1, Lake Minnewaska, dusk.

 

Ramsey County

  • Roseville, July 4, Central Park, 10:00 p.m.
  • Saint Paul, TBD
  • White Bear Lake, July 4, Memorial Beach, 10:00 p.m.

 

Rock County

  • Luverne, July 4, The Lake, 10:30 p.m.

 

Saint Louis County

  • Ely, July 4, Miners Lake, 10:00 p.m.

 

Scott County

  • Shakopee, July 4, Canterbury Park, dusk.

 

Sherburne County

  • St. Cloud, July 4, Hester and Wilson Parks, 10:00 p.m.

 

Stearns County

  • St. Cloud, July 4, Hester and Wilson Parks, 10:00 p.m.

 

Steele County

  • Blooming Prairie, July 4, Victory Field, 10:00 p.m.
  • Medford, July 4, Freedom Park, dusk.
  • Owatonna, July 4, Steele County Fairgrounds, 10:00 p.m.

 

Stevens County

  • Hancock, July 4, Varsity Baseball Field, dusk.

 

Traverse County

  • Wheaton, July 3, Graf Park, dusk.

 

Washington County

  • Cottage Grove, July 4, Kingston Park, dusk.
  • Forest Lake, July 4, Lakeside Memorial Park, 10:00 p.m.
  • Stillwater, July 4, Pioneer Park, 10:00 p.m.

 

Wright County

  • Annandale, July 4, Annandale Municipal Park, 10:00 p.m.
  • Delano, July 4, Central Park, 10:30 p.m.
  • Monticello, July 14, between Little Mountain Elementary and Monticello High School, dusk.

 

Have you been to any of these fireworks displays? Let us know which one you plan to attend this year!

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