The Fourth of July is around the corner, which means it’s the perfect time to eat food cooked over a fire, spend whole days outside (and dousing yourself with aloe after) and watch colorful explosions in the sky.
Small town festivals offer all this and more. Whether you live in Northern Minnesota or you’re just visiting for the holiday, our huge list of fireworks and parades for Independence Day 2026 will be sure to give you options.
You’ll find fireworks maps of each region of the Northland and links to more information on what each celebration will entail.
Locate the celebration next door or plan a road trip to a fellow Northern Minnesota town. From cornhole tournaments, kiddie parades and flyovers, there is certain to be somewhere Up North perfect for you and your friends or family.
