Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Southeast Minnesota [2025 GUIDE]

The city of Albert Lea is hosting its 2025 Fourth of July Jamboree from July 3rd to July 6th. This multi-day event promises a variety of activities, food, music, and family-friendly entertainment.

Location: Fireworks are over Fountain Lake / Albert Lea Lake
Dates: Parade is July 3rd @ 6pm | Fireworks Friday, July 4th at dusk
Admission: FREE
Schedule of Events

Austin Freedom Fest 2025 activities and entertainment are July 3-4. On July 4th, the Parade starts at 11:00, Opening ceremonies and national anthem at 1:30. Music/entertainment, food trucks, petting zoo, car show, beanbag tourney, beer garden, and fireworks.​

Location: Bandshell Park in Austin
Address: 4th Street and 9th Place SW, Austin, MN
Dates/Times: July 4th, Parade at 11am, Fireworks at dusk. See the full schedule of events here
Admission: Free

The largest 4th of July celebration in Southern Minnesota with events on July 3rd and 4th, including bounce houses, live entertainment, a car show, beer garden, and the parade and fireworks show on July 4th. See the full schedule of events here.

Location: Victory Field Park
Address: 202 4th Ave NW, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
Dates/Times: July 4th Parade is 2:30pm-4pm and Fireworks at 10pm.
Admission: Free

Along with all of the rides at the 2025 Cannon Valley Fair in Cannon Falls, there will be a Grand Parade, harness horse racing, live music, and a fireworks show on the 4th of July.

Location: Cannon Valley Fair
Address: 800 N 9th St, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
Date/Times: Parade at 11am, horse races at 2pm, Cursed by Lightning band 8pm to midnight, Fireworks at dusk
Admission: Free on July 4th
Click Here for the Full Cannon Valley Fair Schedule

Deer Creek Speedways' huge fireworks show will be on June 28th this year, 2025,  following the USRA Modifieds, Stock Cars, B-Mods & Hobby Stocks races.

Location: Deer Creek Speedway
Address: 25262 US Hwy 63, Spring Valley, MN 55975
Date/Time: June 28th - racing starts at 6:30 pm, Fireworks at dusk.
Admission: $15
More event details + tickets

Dover will host an Independence Day fireworks show on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at dusk.

Location: Dover, MN

Eitzen’s 4th of July Family Fun Fest is an all-weekend event, with tractor pulls, demo derbies, a parade, food and beer tents, a baseball tournament, fireworks, and so much more!

Location: 307 Iowa Ave, Eitzen, MN
Dates/Times: July 2-4 various events throughout the days, fireworks on July 4 at dusk.
Admission: Most activities are free, but a few have a small admission fee.

Here's the full schedule

The Elysian Area Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Celebration is back in 2025 with a weekend filled with bands, fireworks, kids activities, and food trucks. The City of Elysian fireworks show will be shot from Tustin Park on Sunday, July 2nd starting at 10 pm. The Grand Parade down Main Street will be on Monday, July 4th at 2pm.

Location: Tustin Park
Address: Elysian, MN 56028
Date/Times: Fireworks July 5th 10 pm | Parade - July 4th 2 pm to 3 pm
Admission: Free
See the full schedule of events here

The Faribault 2025 4th of July Fireworks are on Friday, July 4 at 10pm and will launch from North Alexander Park, making it one of the best spots to experience the show up close. For optimal views, head to the north side of Faribault.

Recommended viewing locations include North and South Alexander Park, the Lincoln Elementary School parking lot, Two Rivers Park, and Central Park.

Location: Rice County Fairgrounds Grandstand track
Address: 1814 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021
Date/Time: July 4th Fireworks at 10pm
Admission: Free

Harmony's 2025 4th of July celebration starts on July 3rd and ends July 6th. Enjoy food, drinks, petting zoo, outdoor movies, toad races, fireworks, and more in the biggest little town in Southeast Minnesota! Grand Parade at 3 PM featuring an airplane flyover. Live entertainment from Main Street Harmony starts at 4:30 PM. Fireworks will be launched from North Park at dusk.

Location: North Park
Address: Harmony, MN 55939
Dates/Times: July 4th - Grand Parade at 3pm, Fireworks at dusk.
Admission: Free
See the full schedule of events here

Lake City will have their 4th of July Fireworks show on Friday, July 4. Watch the reflection of the fireworks in the lake!

Location: 108 W Walnut St. Lake City, MN
Date: July 4 2025
Time: 10pm

A free, family-friendly 4th of July fireworks display in Mankato on Friday, July 4, 2025. 

Due to construction work being done near Riverfront Park, the location of the City of Mankato's annual fireworks display will be held at the Minnesota State University, Mankato athletic fields, 191 Stadium Road, for the second year in a row.

Location: MN State University Mankato
Address: 191 Stadium Rd, Mankato, MN 56001
Dates/Times: July 4th -  fireworks synched to music at 10pm
Admission: Free
More Mankato Event Details

The big Mazeppa Daze celebration is the second weekend in July. The parade will be on Friday, July 11th at 7 pm followed by a mini fireworks display at dusk. The large Mazeppa Daze fireworks show will be on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at dusk.

Location: Herbert Vik Memorial Field
Address: Mazeppa, Minnesota 55956
Dates/Times: July 12-14 - Fireworks at dusk on Friday, July 12 (mini display) and Saturday, July 13 (large display)
Admission: Free
See the full 2025 Mazeppa Daze Schedule here

This is the 132nd Morristown 4^th of July celebration, the oldest in Minnesota. Beer Gardens, Parade, Patriotic Program, Medallion Hunt, All-Day Music, Euchre Tourneys, Great Food, Silent Auction, Kiddie Rides & Games, Bingo, and Fireworks!

Location: Fairgrounds across from Trinity church and school building
Address: 10500 215^th Street, Morristown, MN 55052
Date/Times: July 4^th, 2025 9am – midnight – "Gigantic" Fireworks at dusk.
Admission: Free
See the full schedule of events here

New Prague's 2025 Independence Day celebration is on Thursday, July 3. They will have various food trucks on site also. This event is organized by the American Legion Post 45)

Location: East of New Prague Middle School
Date/Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025 @10:00 PM

The Northfield fireworks display will be held on July 4th. at Northfield Middle School. Viewing areas near the fireworks display include Northfield Middle School parking lot and south fields, Tyler Park, and the fields north of Jefferson Parkway.

Location: Northfield Middle School
Date/Time: July 4th, 2025 10pm 
Admission: Free
Viewing Areas

The annual Owatonna Early Edition Rotary Club fireworks display is on for 2025! The fireworks display is funded by donations from the public.

Location: Steele County Fairgrounds
Address: 1525 S Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060
Date/Time: July 4, 2025 at 10pm
Admission: Free - donations greatly appreciated
Schedule of events

Note: If storms are in the area at 9:45 p.m. on July 4th-the show will be rescheduled for July 5th at 10:00 p.m.

Rochester’s Independence Day celebration is on for 2025 with Fireworks, music, and more! Entertainment starts at 5:00 PM. This annual event is free and open to the public. 

The popular virtual pet parade is back! Event organizers invite the public to submit photos of their pets dressed in patriotic garb, fun costumes, or simply being their adorable selves. Photos will be publicly displayed on the 4^th Fest stage video screen from 7:00 p.m. to 8:25 p.m. send photos to publicmusic@rochestermn.gov by Wednesday, June 26.

2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Location: Soldier’s Field
Dates: Friday, July 4th
Times: 6 pm, fireworks begin promptly at 10 pm.
Address: 300 7th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902

The St. Charles fireworks show is on for 2025 and will be on July 4th at dusk! Various food trucks at the two viewing sites, bring your own tables and chairs.

Location: Langum Park
Address: 600 East 6th
Date/Time: July 4th - Fireworks at dusk
Admission: Free

Best Viewing: At 1pm on July 4th, a big red balloon will be displayed above Langum Park.

If you can see this balloon, you will have a great view of the fireworks at DARK.

Stewartville’s Fireworks Show will be on the evening of July 4^th, as part of their Summerfest activities. The festivities include a Grand Parade at 6:30 pm, followed by fireworks in Bear Cave Park at dusk. July 3rd is the Summerfest Street Dance at 5:30 pm.

Location: Bear Cave Park
Address: Lakeshore Dr. NW, Stewartville, MN 55976
Dates/Times: July 4th, 6:30 pm grand parade; fireworks at dusk
Admission: Free
See the full Summerfest 2025 schedule here

Treasure Island Casino in Welch, MN is throwing an epic star-spangled bash complete with food trucks, spectacular fireworks, family-friendly activities, and the largest fireworks display in Southern Minnesota.  Gone 2 Paradise -- the Ultimate Jimmy Buffet Experience will perform. open to all ages and free to attend.

The Lagoon Terrace Fireworks Experience ($26) will give you the best view of the fireworks show at Treasure Island. All-day access to The Lagoon and after-hours access to the Lagoon terrace on July 3rd.

Location: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Address: 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, Minnesota 55089
Dates/Times: July 3^rd, 2025 at 4 PM to 11:30 PM – Fireworks at dusk.
Admission: FREE

Wanamingo's Independence Day Fireworks show will be on Friday, July 4, 2025.

Location: Riverside Park
Dates/Times: Fireworks July 4th at dusk
Admission: Free
Schedule of events

Waseca will have its 2025 4th of July celebration and fireworks display at Clear Lake Park. Live music, food trucks, beverages, kids activities, volleyball and bags tournaments, boat parade and fireworks show.

Location: Clear Lake Park - 1000 8th Ave NE, Waseca, MN 56093
Date/Time: July 4, 2025 - fireworks at dusk.
Admission: Free