With its close proximity to Minneapolis-St. 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! Click here to learn more about the outdoor activities in Burnsville.
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
Monday, July 3rd
- Summer Fete 2023, Bloomington, MN, live music, food and beverages, 5:00-10:30pm, Normandale Lake Park
Tuesday, July 4th
- Apple Valley Freedom Days – Pre-Fireworks Show from 6:00-10:00pm and Fireworks at 10pm, at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East, Apple Valley
- Eagan Fun Fest Fireworks, 10pm fireworks, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan
- Mystic Lake Rock and Rockets, 5pm-10:30pm (fireworks at 10pm)
- Pan-O-Prog Fireworks in Lakeville, Century Middle School, 18610 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville
- Prior Lake Fireworks Show, 10:15pm launching from Lakefront Park
- 4th of July Fireworks at Valleyfair
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 checking out our Deals page and 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!
Restaurants and Attractions Holiday Hours
- Ames Center, closed July 4 (admin offices will reopen July 5 at 9am)
- Chick-fil-A Burnsville: open July 4, 10:30am-4:00pm
- Chianti Grill: closed July 4 (open July 3 4pm-9pm dinner service, 4pm-10pm bar service)
- Jensen’s Cafe: open July 3 and 4, 7am-3pm
- JL Beers Burnsville: open July 4, 11am-4pm (regular hours July 3 and 5)
- Lucky’s 13 Pub: July 4 open 11am-4pm (kitchen closes at 3pm)
- Mediterranean Cruise Cafe: closed July 4 (open July 3 from 11am-10pm)
- Porter Creek Hardwood Grill, open July 3 and 4, 11am-10pm, serving full menu
- Red Lobster Burnsville: open July 3 and 4, 11am to 9pm
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