Fourth of July Planner

by Molly Priesmeyer - Citysearch Contributor - 196 Reviews - 91 Lists

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Updated: June 04, 2009

Looking for the best fireworks? The coolest parties? The most-kid-friendly events? We pick the best Fourth of July gatherings in the Twin Cities.

On this page:Fourth of July Events in Twin Cities, Twin Cities Outdoor Restaurants and Bars.

Fourth of July Events in Twin Cities

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cabooze
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    917 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 (map)

    Hang out on the patio of this famous West Bank music club and catch the fireworks from all around as you enjoy cheap and strong drinks and plenty of people watching. Free, from 7:30 to 10:30pm.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
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    Vineland Pl and Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    Celebrate the day of the Fourth with an art-bike parade at noon and music under the bridge and cherry spoon by local favorites such as Haley Bonar and M.anifest. The event takes place from 10am-3pm and includes plenty of activities for the kiddies.

  3. 3 Powderhorn Park Neighborhood
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    821 E 35TH St, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (map)

    A less-crowded, but always crowd-pleasing event, the July 4 event at this little park in South Minneapolis offers food, music, fun and a lively fireworks show around 10pm. Crowds gather on blankets and set up camp around the lake and under the trees.

  4. 4 Minneapolis Riverfront District
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    Main St and Central Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (map)

    This family-focused July 4 event includes street entertainers, music, a family-fun zone and fireworks at dusk, right over the Mississippi. The fireworks display gets better every year, and this year promises more bang and boom.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Soap Factory
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    520 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (map)

    Immediately following the Red, White, and Boom fireworks display at St. Anthony Main, the Soap Factory (located about three blocks away) hosts its fifth-annual "10 Second Film Fest", an outdoor film-screening event that includes hundreds of submissions and thousands of revelers.

Twin Cities Outdoor Restaurants and Bars

  1. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Chris & Rob's Chicago Taste
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    3101 E 42nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (map)

    It wouldn't be the Fourth without hot dogs; order a Chicago-style dog at this family-run stand with an outdoor patio.

  2. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average VIC's on the Minneapolis Riverfront
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    201 Main St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (map)

    Nab a patio table, order some grub and enjoy your front seat at the Minneapolis Riverfront firework display.

  3. 8 3.5 Star Rating: Average Tuggs Tavern
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    219 Main St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (map)

    Cool off with a beer on the deck of this waterfront burger joint and kick back for the fireworks.

  4. 9 3.5 Star Rating: Average Solera
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    900 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    Avoid the festival crowds and watch the pyrotechnics from this rooftop deck, which overlooks Minneapolis' downtown.

  5. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Stella's Fish Cafe
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    1400 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408 (map)

    Fireworks aren't the only way to celebrate Independence Day. Gather friends and enjoy summer's breeze at this Uptown rooftop deck.

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