2025 Red, White, and Boom! Fourth of July Event to Feature All-day Activities
Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7:56AM
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will host Red, White and Boom!, the city’s largest Independence Day event, on Friday, July 4. This year’s celebration features an all-day lineup of fun, starting at 10am and culminating in fireworks at 10pm.
Festivities will take place on the west side of the river, at Water Works and the Stone Arch Bridge parking lot. More info: Facebook and mplsredwhiteboom.com.
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Morning Movement
10:30 am: Free Yoga with Minneapolis Bouldering Project on Water Works lawn
12:00 pm: Free Yoga with Downtown YMCA on Water Works lawn
Start your day grounded and energized with a free outdoor yoga flow session.
Local Shopping
10am-4pm: Minneapolis Park Market
Browse 20+ local makers, including handmade ceramics, jewelry, pet treats, and kid-run businesses.
Pickleball on the Parkway
3:30-8:30pm: Open Play
Grab a paddle and join the action, no registration needed!
Evening Dance Sessions
5:30-6:30pm: Line Dancing with Deena
6:45-7:45pm: K-Pop Random Dance Play
8:00-9:00pm: Zumba Dance Jam
Let’s dance Minneapolis!
DJ Dance Party
9-10pm: Keep the energy up before the fireworks with a high-energy dance party set by our live DJ.
Fireworks over the Mississippi River
10:00pm: End the day with a breathtaking fireworks display, lighting up the Minneapolis skyline and riverfront in a show of color, sparkle, and celebration.
