I just checked the forecast for next week’s Independence Day festivities, and it looks to be beautiful sunny weather. Hooray! How does your family like to celebrate? We typically enjoy a barbecue with my extended family and sometimes shoot off fireworks from the driveway or over the pond once the sun goes down.

If you don’t have plans yet, here are three fun local ideas to consider for your family’s Fourth:

Delano Fourth of July Celebration – Parade, Fireworks, and more!
Minnesota’s oldest and largest Fourth of July celebration, the city of Delano celebrates each year with four days of events including nightly live music and dancing,  sports tournaments, a royalty coronation, and much more.
On the Fourth of July itself, you can enjoy the parade at 10:30 am, carnival from noon to 5pm, family entertainment all afternoon, and a huge fireworks show at 10:30 pm over Central Park.
More info: http://delano4th.com

Farmer’s Fourth at Oliver Kelley Farm
To celebrate the most important holiday of the mid-19th century, Fourth of July, join the farm staff for a day filled with 19th century games, races, and more. While you’re there, tour the historic farmstead, see the animals, interact with costumed staff as they work the house and fields, ride the trolley along the nature trails, take part in crafts, and sample ice cream. Must bring your own picnic lunch.
Cost: $12 for adults, $6 for kids ages 5-17 (under 4 free), $10 for seniors/active military/veterans/college students
More info: http://mnhs.org/kelleyfarm/activities/calendar/2502

Fireworks in Elk River
Find a comfortable spot in or near Lion John Weicht Park and enjoy one of the best fireworks shows in the area! Fireworks will be set off at sunset and can viewed from  and the surrounding area. . No other vendors or events are planned. (If it rains on the 4th, the city will reschedule fireworks to July 5.)
More info: http://elkrivermn.gov/calendar.aspx

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