Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in Minnesota

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Fireworks light up the sky above the Olympic Stadium during the Closing Ceremonies of the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Canada. (Courtesy: Allsport UK /Allsport). (Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Minnesota has a plethora of options for people looking to watch fireworks on Independence Day 2024. Check back for updates as cities continue to cancel fireworks shows due to the weather.

Below is a list of where to watch fireworks this Fourth of July.

Note: This list is being updated as we learn of cancelations or shows being rescheduled. It's best to check back before heading out.

Albert Lea: Fireworks are set to be launched at dusk over Fountain Lake on July 4
Austin: Freedom Festival is scheduled to start the fireworks at 10 p.m. over Bandshell Park on July 4
Baudette: The celebration will feature a 10:15 p.m. firework show over Baudette Bay that can best be viewed from Willie Walleye Park
Bemidji: Fireworks are set to be launched at dusk over Lake Bemidji on July 4
Bloomington: The Summer Fete celebration will feature fireworks on the evening of July 3 at Normandale Lake Park
Cannon Falls: Described as a true "hometown" fair, fireworks will be launched at dusk on July 4 and can be sent from the Cannon Valley Fairgrounds
Coon Rapids: The Carnival at Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration is set to host a 10 p.m. fireworks display on the grounds of the Coon Rapids Ice Center
Crosby: 4th of July in the Cuyuna Lakes will host a fireworks display over Serpent Lake at dusk and can be seen from Crosby Memorial Park
Crosslake: The Celebrate America Annual Fireworks Display is set for Saturday, July 6 over Sand Island at dusk
Delano: The Delano 4th of July Celebration is scheduled to launch fireworks at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 at Central Park
Detroit Lakes: Fireworks launched from barges on Detroit Lake can be seen from Mile Long City Beach at 10 p.m. on July 4
Duluth: The Duluth Fourth Fest will feature a large fireworks display at 10:10 p.m. on July 4 in Bayfront Festival Park
Edina: The Edina fireworks show can be found at Rosland Park at 10 p.m. on July 4
Ely: Anyone heading up north on Independence Day can catch fireworks above Miners Lake on July 4 at 10 p.m.
Eveleth: The "Thunder Over Eveleth" fireworks show is set to launch over the World's Largest Hockey Stick at 10:15 p.m. on July 3
Isanti: Fireworks can be found a week after the nation's birthday over Bluebird Park on July 11 at 10 p.m.
Lake City: The Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Lake City is postponed to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 5.
Madelia: The Park Days festival will feature a fireworks display on July 13 at 10 p.m. over Watona Park
Madison: The Stinker Days & Dragon Fest celebration will host fireworks to close out the festival on July 13 at dusk
Mankato: Fireworks in Riverfront Park will be set off to music played by Radio Mankato stations at 10 p.m. on July 4 and can also be viewed from the Veteran's Memorial Bridge
Menahga: The Midsummer Celebration will host a fireworks show over Spirit Lake on July 13 at dusk
Moose Lake: Fireworks will launch in Moose Lake City Park at 10 p.m. on July 4
Nisswa: The Freedom Day celebration will include a fireworks display on July 3 at dusk
Owatonna: The Patriot Skies fireworks display is set to be held at 10 p.m. on July 4 at the Steele County Fairgrounds
Pequot Lakes: The Stars and Stripes Days Fireworks show will happen at the Pequot Lakes High School at dusk and can be viewed from Trailside Parks, Pequot Lakes School and the TDS parking lot
Princeton: The Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds will host a July 4 fireworks display at dusk with the Speedway Grandstand open for spectators
Shakopee: Canterbury Park will hold a fireworks display at 10 p.m. on July 3
Spicer: A fireworks display above Green Lake can be viewed at dusk on July 4 from Saulsbury Beach
St. Cloud: The St. Cloud Area Fireworks show will launch at 9 p.m. on July 4 and can be seen from both sides of the Mississippi River, in Wilson and Hester parks and along 5th Avenue North
St. Paul: The St. Paul Saints will host a post-game Monster Food Truck Rally and Fireworks Super Show on July 4 at dusk. The display can be seen from outside CHS Field, and there will also be fireworks after the game on July 3 and July 5 at dusk
Tofte: Fireworks will be launched at dusk on July 4 in Tofte Town Park
Walker: A classic small-town parade will culminate in an evening fireworks display at dusk on July 4
Warroad: A fireworks show can be seen from Lake of the Woods Brewing Company at dusk on July 4

Rescheduled or canceled fireworks shows

Flooding across Minnesota has caused some cities to postpone or cancel their 4th of July fireworks shows. Canceled or postponed fireworks shows can be viewed below:

Apple Valley: The 58th annual Freedom Days event moved back its fireworks at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East to July 5.
Chanhassen: The 41st annual 4th of July Celebration fireworks display at Lake Ann Park is rescheduled for 10 p.m. on Friday, July 12. More information can be found here.
Chaska: The city's Fourth of July fireworks have been canceled, but there will be fireworks at the Fire & Ice Festival at 10 p.m. on July 12 and July 13. More information can be found here.
Eagan: Fireworks have been rescheduled to Friday, Aug. 9, during the Eagan Food Truck Festival. All other July 4th Funfest festivities will continue "as long as it is safe to do so" according to city officials.
Eden Prairie: The city's Fourth of July events have been canceled due to weather. Sparklefest is still happening on July 3 from 6-10:15 p.m. at Round Lake Park with a drone light show starting at 10 p.m.
Elk River: Due to weather, fireworks planned for the Fourth of July will be postponed until July 27. More information can be found here.
Excelsior: At dusk on July 3, fireworks over Lake Minnetonka can be seen at Commons Park or any spot near the water. They were previously scheduled for July 4 but were moved up to July 3 due to weather.
Lake City: The Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in Lake City is postponed to 10 p.m. on Friday, July 5, weather permitting.
Lakeville's Pan-o-Prog festival has moved back its fireworks to Friday, July 5.
Mystic Lake (Shakopee) moved back its Rock and Rockets celebration until Friday, July 5 due to weather.
Prior Lake: Fireworks scheduled by the Prior Lake Association for the Fourth of July have been rescheduled for July 3 at 10 p.m. More information can be found here.
Richfield has cancelled its fireworks due to the rain.
Stillwater postponed its annual fireworks show after flooding in the area, but a new date has not yet been set.
St. Louis Park: The City of St. Louis Park rescheduled the fireworks celebration to happen at Aquila Park on Thursday, July 11 at 10 p.m.
Valleyfair in Shakopee canceled this year's show over flooding.
Waconia: The Lake Waconia Fireworks Festival display starts at dusk on July 3 and can be seen from Lake Waconia Regional Park, Lola's Lakehouse, InTowne Marina, Sovereign Estate Winery, Vandy's Grille or on the lake itself. The show was originally scheduled for July 4th but was moved due to weather.
White Bear Lake: The White Bear Lake Fireworks Committee postponed the July 4 fireworks show to July 5 due to weather. Fireworks will launch at 10 p.m. and can be seen from West Park and Memorial Lake Beach.
Woodbury: The city's Fourth of July Hometown Celebration has been canceled due to the weather. Once it has been rescheduled, the city will announce a new date.