Forecasted stormy weather and heavy rain is dampening July 4th celebrations in many Minnesota cities.
Cities cancel fireworks, citing weather; Minneapolis, others wait to decide
Stormy forecast has other metro cities canceling or postponing displays.
The Minnesota Star Tribune
July 4, 2024 at 4:30AM
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region, warning residents to be careful on the roads and to check the status of local celebrations.
Some cities have postponed or canceled celebrations altogether. Here are the celebrations affected so far:
Minneapolis: The city will decide by 6 p.m. Thursday whether all or part of its Red, White and Boom! activities and fireworks display will take place. Watch the parks and rec’s Facebook page for updates.
Edina: The city says its parade and fireworks will go on “rain or shine” — but If the weather is dangerous, it will post any cancellations on its Instagram, Facebook and X accounts.
Eden Prairie: Festivities have been canceled altogether. But tonight’s Sparklefest activities that include a sensory-friendly drone light show are still on, according to a city bulletin.
Eagan: Fireworks for the July 4th Funfest are still on, per the event website.
Woodbury: The city’s Fourth of July Hometown Celebration has been canceled.
Maplewood: Light it Up Maplewood festivities, all of them, are canceled.
Richfield: So far, the city’s July 4th display at Veterans Park is on. Check the website for updates.
St. Louis Park: The city has set a rain date for Friday for its festivities and fireworks show at Aquila Park. Call 952-924-2567 to see if the fireworks are a go.
Coon Rapids: The city will decide Thursday whether its fireworks will be canceled. Check its website.
Chanhassen: Fireworks display at Lake Ann Park will be postponed to 10 p.m. Friday, July 12.
Chaska: Fireworks have been canceled but the city promises “an even bigger and better show” at its Fire & Ice Festival the following weekend.
White Bear Lake: The city has set Friday for its backup day for fireworks. Check its Facebook page for a decision Thursday.
Mankato: The city’s “Red, Hot & Boom” display has been moved to 10 p.m. Friday. The show will be viewable from Minnesota State University athletic fields at 191 Stadium Road.
Republicans across the country benefited from favorable tailwinds as President-elect Donald Trump resoundingly defeated Democrat Kamala Harris. But that wasn’t the whole story in Minnesota.
