Lake Minnetonka fireworks moved to July 3 due to weather
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EXCELSIOR, Minn. (FOX 9) - The popular fireworks show on Lake Minnetonka is being moved up to Wednesday, July 3, due to possible storms in the forecast on the Fourth of July.
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce told FOX 9, "After careful consideration" and discussions with local officials and the National Weather Service, they will light off the fireworks at dusk, around 9:50 p.m., on July 3.
The event was scheduled for July 4, but thunderstorms are possible prompting the decision to move the show up.
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Numerous events were planned in Excelsior on July 4. The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce says there will be food trucks and bands before the July 3 fireworks, with a timeline of events expected by the end of the day on Tuesday.
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However, the Firecracker race and kid's parade will still be held as previously scheduled on Thursday.