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.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
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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