What's open and closed in Minnesota on Fourth of July 2024

The Fourth of July falls on Thursday this year, so expect most public services will be closed that day, though most retail stores will remain open.

Here’s what’s open and what’s closed on July 4 this year:

Government services

Most federal, state, county and city offices, including the courts, will be closed on Thursday. Emergency services will remain open.

Mail and packages

The U.S. Postal Service won’t operate on July 4. However, a few select express services will be available for both UPS and FedEx .

Public schools

While most school districts are off for summer break, summer programs, athletics, meetings and other events won’t take place.

Transit

Metro Transit will operate on reduced holiday hours on Thursday, and the Northstar Commuter Line will not be in operation. The Mississippi Valley Transit Authority will run on its weekend schedule, while SouthWest Transit will not run on Thursday and offer limited service on Friday.

Parking

Meters in Minneapolis and St. Paul won't be enforced on July 4. The University of Minnesota will also not enforce parking on Thursday.

Garbage

In both Minneapolis and St. Paul , garbage collection won’t take place on Thursday. For residents whose collection day falls on or after the holiday, collection will be pushed back by one day.

The same goes for communities served by Dick’s Sanitation Inc .

Banks

The Fourth of July is a Federal Reserve holiday , meaning banks will be closed. This includes U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo and Huntington Bank.

Malls, grocery stores

Most retail stores, malls, and supermarkets will be open, though some may have limited hours.

Fireworks displays

Here's a list of fireworks displays in the Twin Cities on Thursday:

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

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