Where to Watch the Fourth of July Fireworks Near St. Michael, Albertville

Twin Cities area Fourth of July celebrations are abundant this year.

If you are looking for some fireworks, you can find some great displays near St. Michael and Albertville- - although displays can be found throughout the Twin Cities on the Fourth of July. 
Close to home, it's all about Elk River's annual celebration 

Here's the 2013 Elk River's annual celebration schedule for Thursday, July 4. Most of the action happens near Lions Park, across from the Elk River High School.

4 p.m. Opening Ceremony, including a special tribute to law enforcement, firefighters and other emergency personel.

4-5 p.m. North Memorial Air Care helicopter landing

5-8 p.m.  East side of Park: Elk River Boys and Girl Club's Gamin' Trailer, Climbing Wall by Army National Guard, Games by District 728 Community Education and Bingo For Kids. West side of Park: Food by Curbisde Dining, Dunn Brothers, Coldstone Creamery, waterslide, hair extensions, glow sticks and more.

6:30 p.m. "The Wrong Omar" with guest: Becky Shaheen

8:30 p.m. Shane Martin Band

10 p.m. (approximately) Fireworks by RES Pyrotechnies

More locations for Fourth of July fireworks in 2013

Details subject to change. Visit the links below for more details. 

Host: St. Cloud
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Hester Park and Wilson Park
Exact Location: 1020 N. 6th Ave, St. Cloud, MN
Admission: Free
Details: Central Minnesota's largest 4th of July fireworks display will be launched from barges in the middle of the Mississippi River offering spectacular viewing from both Hester and Wilson parks.
Link: http://www.stcloudfireworks.com/ 

Host: St. Louis Park
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Aquila Park
Exact Location: 3110 Xylon Ave. S., St. Louis Park, MN
Admission: Free
Details: Concessions, vendors and live music from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Rain date: July 5 (Weather line is 952-924-2567)
Link: http://www.stlouispark.org/events/july-4th-fireworks-celebration.html 

Host: Minneapolis (Red, White and Boom Fourth of July Celebration)
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Downtown Minneapolis; fireworks set off from Water Power Park. Viewing area is the riverfront between Stone Arch and 3rd Avenue Bridge.
Exact Location: Main Street and 3rd Ave., Minneapolis, MN
Admission: Free
Details: Live music and family activities from 6-10 p.m. Family and fun zone activities will be held in Father Hennepin Park. Live music will be playing at Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluffs Park. Food and concessions will be around as well
Link: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1437 

Host: Richfield
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Two viewing areas at Veteran's Memorial Park: 64th Street & Portland Avenue South and 66th Street & Chicago Avenue South
Exact Location: 64th Street & Portland Avenue South, Richfield, MN
Admission: Free
Details: The Richfield Hometown 4th of July Celebration will run from July 2-5. Concessions, live music and family activies will be scattered throughout the grounds.
Link: http://www.richfield4thofjuly.com/index.php/events/event-guide 

Host: Eden Prairie
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Round Lake Park
Exact Location: 16691 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN
Admission: Free
Details: The Eden Prairie Hometown Celebration will be held from 5 to 11 p.m. July 4. The event will include music and food, and will culminate in a 10 p.m. fireworks show.
Link: http://www.edenprairie.org/index.aspx?page=17&recordid=53 

Host: Woodbury
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 7pm- Festivities begin
Location: Ojibway Park
Exact Location: 2695 Ojibway Dr, Woodbury, MN 55125
Admission: Free
Details: All activities are free of charge. Concessions and glow necklaces will be sold on site beginning at 6 p.m. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 651-714-3583.
Link: http://woodbury.patch.com/groups/summer/p/2013-fourth-of-july-plans-for-woodbury 

Host: Oakdale
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 4 pm- vendors open
Location: Richard Walton Park
Exact Location: 1584 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Admission: Free
Details: Oakdale’s Fourth of July celebration will feature vendors and live music in addition to fireworks. Most vendors will open at 4 p.m., and the Rockin’ Hollywoods are set to play at the bandshell from 7-10 p.m.
Link: http://oakdale.patch.com/groups/summer/p/2013-fourth-of-july-plans-for-oakdale 

Host: Minnetonka
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10 pm
Location: City Hall
Exact Location: 14600 Minnetonka Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN
Admission: Free
Details: For weather information, call 952.939.TELL (8355). In the event of inclement weather, this hotline will provide information about the status of live performances and the fireworks display.
Link: http://minnetonka.patch.com/groups/summer/p/event-schedule-minnetonka-summer-festival-and-burwell-house-ice-cream-social 

Host: Excelsior
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Excelsior Commons
Exact Location: Lake Street and West Lake Street, Excelsior, MN
Admission: Free
Details: The concert is free, as is parking.
Link: http://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/lake-minnetonka-4th-of-july.html 

Host: Edina
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: Rosland Park
Exact Location: 4300 W. 66th St., Edina, Minnesota
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: http://edinamn.gov/index.php?section=events&evtid=3220 

Host: Roseville
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 1:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: Central Park-Lexington East
Exact Location: 2540 Lexington Ave., Roseville, MN
Admission: Free
Details: Music and vendors throughout the afternoon and evening, fireworks at dusk.
Link: http://www.ci.roseville.mn.us/index.aspx?nid=1237 

Other Activities

The Delano Fourth of July Celebration is July 3-6. 

On the Fourth of July, here's some of the activities going on during the celebration:

Delano 27th Annual 4th of July Run

When: 9:15 a.m. 
Where: Delano Crossings Shopping Center (St. Peter Avenue and 13th Street)
Why Go: A nice 5k race through town finishing at Central Park.
Price: $30 on race day between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m.

Delano Parade
When: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Delano
Why Go: Delano’s 4th of July parade is the oldest and largest in the entire state of Minnesota.
Price: Free
 
Delano Entertainment Tent
When: 8 p.m. to midnight
Where: Central Park Band Shell
Why Go: Live music from DiamondBack. GoldStar Carnival rides, Bingo and more are close by.

On Saturday, July 6 you can find more fireworks in Delano. 
 
Giant Firework Display
When: Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Central Park, Delano
Why Go: During the show, the city will launch its largest rocket (16” in diameter) to date.
Price: Free