What’s open and closed on July 4 in the Twin Cities

Many malls and grocery stores will be open and parking meters free, and buses and trainss will have more limited runs.

July 3, 2024 at 9:46PM
Minneapolis' July 4th fireworks celebration is on hold as part of the Park Board's actions in favor of social distancing.
Minneapolis' July 4th fireworks celebration. (Star Tribune file/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Post offices: Closed. No regular mail service.

Banks: All Bremer, Huntington, Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank in-store and traditional branches will be closed.

Groceries: Many major supermarkets will be open. Call for hours.

Malls: Many stores will be open. Call for hours.

Mass transit: Metro Transit buses and Metro Blue and Green train lines and the Metro Red Line will follow Sunday/Holiday schedules. For route information, call 612-373-3333 or go to metrotransit.org. The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will follow weekend service.  Maple Grove Transit, Plymouth Metrolink and SouthWest Transit will follow Sunday/Holiday schedules. Northstar will not have service.

Parking meters: Not enforced in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University of Minnesota and Minneapolis parks will enforce meters unless noted on the meter.

Libraries: Closed.

Schools: Many public schools and the University of Minnesota will be closed.

Public agencies: Local, state and federal offices will be closed.

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