With its close proximity to Minneapolis-Saint Paul and their outdoor attractions, Burnsville is a great place to visit for the 4th of July Weekend. Read on to learn how to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks and parades plus outdoor recreation, special events and entertainment in the Burnsville area.
Your Guide to the 4th of July in the Burnsville, MN Area
Any stellar 4th of July starts with time outside with the family. Enjoy an Independence Day picnic at one of the Burnsville area’s parks or head to Crystal Beach for a day soaking in the July heat with easy access to the water, a playground, volleyball courts and more! Trying to find a great place to BBQ? Enjoy your 4th of July feast at Alimagnet Park or Cliff Fen Park with one of their grill-equipped picnic shelters. If you’re looking for a more adventure-filled day in the area, experience the outdoors by checking out one of the mountain biking, hiking or paddling trails to complete your day. Or, if you want to spend your day hitting the links, schedule a tee-time at one of Burnsville’s award-winning golf courses!
Burnsville is close to plenty of areas to watch fireworks, one of the greatest 4th of July traditions! Check out one of the following areas for prime firework viewing.
Metro Area Fireworks and Special Events
- Canterbury Fireworks Spectacular | Shakopee | July 3 (fireworks at 10:10pm, tickets required)
- Eagan Fun Fest Fireworks | Eagan | July 2-4 (fireworks July 4 at 10pm)
- Freedom Days | Apple Valley | July 3-4 (fireworks July 4 at 9:30pm)
- Independence Day at Historic Fort Snelling | Saint Paul | July 4
- Pan-O-Prog Fireworks | Lakeville | July 4 (fireworks at dusk)
- Red, White & Boom! | Water Works Park, Minneapolis | July 4 (fireworks at 10pm)
- Rock and Rockets | Mystic Lake, Prior Lake | July 4 (fireworks at 10pm)
- Star Spangled Night | Valleyfair, Shakopee | July 4 (fireworks at 9:45pm)
- Summer Fete | Bloomington | July 3 (fireworks at 10:10pm)
- Taste of Minnesota | Minneapolis (Nicollet Mall and Washington Avenue) | July 3-4
The possibilities are endless for your 4th of July festivities in the Burnsville, Minnesota area. Make sure you’re fully prepared for your holiday celebrations by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Don’t forget to share all of your Burnsville 4th of July photos with #MyBurnsville for the chance to be featured on our accounts!
Holiday Hours – Burnsville Businesses
- Burnsville Ice Center | closed from 12pm July 3 – July 5
- Cornerstone Copy Center | closed July 3
- CrossBat | open July 3-5
- Fox Den Board Game Cafe | closed July 4
- JL Beers | closing at 3pm July 4
- Palms, Psalms and Prosecco | closed July 4-5
- Zombie Boardshop | closed July 4
