17 great places to watch July 4th fireworks
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Flooding has shifted some of the festivities this year, but Independence Day is expected to go off with a bang this year across Minnesota.
July 3
Bloomington -- Normandale Lake Bandshell. Gaze towards the Hyland Lake Ski jump just after 10 p.m.
Fergus Falls -- West Otter Tail County Fairgrounds. 10:30 p.m.
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July 4
Blooming Prairie -- Victory Field. 10 p.m.
Duluth -- Bayfront Park. "Minnesota's largest" display. 10:10 p.m.
St. Paul -- State Capitol. Flooding moved the show to the capitol grounds. It is a relatively rare site to get to see the fireworks over the Minnesota State Capitol. The grassy capitol mall will be a fine place to spread out a blanket or set up a folding chair. 10 p.m.
Minneapolis -- Water Power Park. Red, White and BOOM explodes over the Mississippi River. Viewing locations include the Stone Arch Bridge, Mill Ruins and Father Hennepin Park. 10 p.m.
St. Cloud -- Wilson and Hester Parks. Fireworks shot off a barge in the Mississippi River. 10:00 p.m.
St Louis Park -- Aquila Park. 10 p.m.
Albert Lea -- City Beach over Fountain Lake. 10 p.m.
Fargo-Moorhead -- Bonanzaville. Dusk.
Bemidji -- Nymore Beach. Part of the Water Carnival celebration. Dusk.
Stillwater -- Riverfront, Lowell Park, Pioneer Park. Fireworks launched over the St. Croix, viewable from multiple locations. Dusk.
Tower -- North Hill. Dusk.
Grand Marais -- Grand Marais Harbor. Dusk.
Fergus Falls -- I-94 Raceway. After the races conclude.
July 5
Delano - Central Park. “Prepare to be astonished” the Delano 4th of July site promises. Sparks fly at 10:30p
Hudson, Wisconsin -- Lake Front Park, over the St. Croix River. Dusk
Where do you like to watch fireworks?