Where to see 4th of July fireworks around the Twin Cities

You might love it. You might think it's silly. You might hate it because you're a dog. However you feel, fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition that aren't going anywhere.

Even if cities skip the celebration for a year or two, another nearby will step in to fill the void.

So, whether you're sticking close to home or looking for fireworks multiple days in a row, here are all the places you'll find firework displays in and around the Twin Cities this year.

June 29

Ham Lake

The city's Freedom Festival features a tractor pull, live music, a hot dog eating contest, family activities, and more. 3 p.m. at Ham Lake Lions Park

Roseville

The Rosefest Party in the Park touts inflatables, a petting zoo, and more. 3 p.m. at Roseville's Central Park

July 3

Bloomington

Bloomington's Summer Fete calls itself the "ringing in" of Independence Day, arriving a day early with live music from the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra and The Covers. There are also food trucks and family activities. 5 p.m. at Normandale Lake Park

Shakopee

The family activities in Shakopee include pony rides, face painting, crafts, and live music. (The July 4 fireworks at Valleyfair have been postponed , making this the lone display in Shakopee this year.) 4 p.m. at Canterbury Park

St. Paul

After the St. Paul Saints take on the Gwinnett Stripers, there's a Monster Food Truck Rally and fireworks. 6 p.m. at CHS Field

July 4

Apple Valley

The last day of Freedom Days includes a fun run, a parade at 1 p.m., and a carnival before the fireworks. 8 a.m. at Johnny Cake Ridge Park

Blaine

The party is fireworks and more fireworks. That's it. 10 p.m. at National Sports Center

Chanhassen

A morning parade, classic cars, a midway, carnival rides, bingo, and a sand sculpture contest will help pass the time before the big show. The Taste of Chanhassen will also have lots of food trucks . 10 a.m. at Lake Ann Park

Coon Rapids

The city's three-day festival ends with a 5K, carnival, bingo, and live music. 8 a.m. 5K, 12 p.m. carnival at Boulevard Plaza

Eagan

Head out for a parade, dancing, bingo, car show, live music, and a carnival on the last night of FunFest. 10 a.m. at Eagan Festival Grounds

Eden Prairie

Food trucks and live music from Annie Mack, Maiden Dixie, and Free and Easy precede the fireworks. 3 p.m. at Round Lake Park

Excelsior

Line up for a kids' bike parade, petting zoo, music and more before the fireworks start over Lake Minnetonka. 7:30 a.m. at The Commons

Forest Lake

It's the 100th anniversary for "The Fourth of July Capital of the Upper Midwest." The celebration includes a parade, carnival, bingo, DJs, and live music. The celebration begins July 3 and lasts for days after the 4th. 10 a.m. at American Legion Post 225/Lakeside Beach

Hastings

Fireworks are preceded by a parade and live music. 7 p.m. at Hastings Golf Club & Public House

Lakeville

The city's Pan-O-Prog summer festival features family activities, a petting zoo, live music from The Riverside Hitmen, food trucks, and fireworks. The festival starts up again on Saturday. 6 p.m. at Century Middle School

Maplewood

Light It Up Maplewood will offers food trucks, live music, and fireworks. 4 p.m. at Hazelwood Park

Minneapolis

For the first time since 2019, "Red, White and Boom" is back in Minneapolis with live music and food trucks. DJ Angel Beloved and Big Mike Retro Soul & the Westside Horns will perform. 6 p.m. at Water Works and Stone Arch Bridge parking lot

Mystic Lake Casino

Its Rock and Rockets event features a performance from Sister Hazel and Fastball, as well as food trucks and, of course, fireworks. 5 p.m. at Mystic Lake Casino

Northfield

The city recommends viewing near Northfield Middle School, Tyler Park, or the fields north of Jefferson Parkway. 10 p.m. at the Northfield Middle School

Prior Lake

If you're not heading to Mystic Lake, the city will have a boat parade and its 57th year of fireworks. 1 p.m. at Lakefront Park

Richfield

Richfield's 4th of July celebration returns with bounce houses, a car show, curling, food, and DJs. 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park

St. Cloud

Fireworks are shot off over the Mississippi River at dusk. Before that, there's a car show, a performance from the Derek Mack Band, and more. 5 p.m. at St. Cloud Lakefront Park

St. Louis Park

Food trucks, vendors, DJ Bob, and fireworks set to music are all on the menu in St. Louis Park. 7 p.m. at Aquila Park

St. Paul

Just like the night before, the St. Paul Saints take on the Gwinnett Stripers. After the game, it's a Monster Food Truck Rally and fireworks. 6 p.m. at CHS Field

Stillwater - POSTPONED

Stillwater's fireworks show has been postponed due to flooding.

Valleyfair - POSTPONED

The Star-Spangled Night at Valleyfair has been postponed due to flooding.

Waconia

Waconia is keeping it simple. Fireworks. Dusk at Lake Waconia Regional Park

White Bear Lake

Manitou Days wraps up its three-weeks stint on July 4 with a boat parade, live music, and a flyover. Marketfest downtown includes food and inflatables for the kids. 12 p.m. at West Park

Woodbury

In addition to live music and fireworks, Woodbury has a kids zone with bounce houses. 5:30 p.m. at M Health Fairview Sports Center

July 5

St. Paul

Yes, three days in a row. Another St. Paul Saints game is followed by fireworks. (There's a game on Saturday, too, but no fireworks this time.) 7 p.m. at CHS Field

July 6

Delano

The city's Fourth of July Celebration starts earlier in the week, but it's holding its 27-minute firework display for Saturday. 10:30 p.m. at Central Park