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Delano's Fourth of July celebration is from July 3-6, with the fireworks spectacular at 10:30 p.m. on July 6 at Central Park in Delano. Detroit Lakes Watch the fireworks on the fourth from Mile GoldStar Amusements will be returning once again for this year's celebration. You can't miss the OLDEST AND LARGEST 4TH OF JULY PARADE in Minnesota occurring July 4th at 10:30am. Route information can be found on the website. If you'd like to be in the parade, please register online. Delano’s 4th of July Festival spans four days and offers a carnival and a variety of family fun activities and events. See the link for the complete schedule. 9:30am: Firecracker 5K. Pre-registration required. 10:30am: 4th of July Parade (“Minnesota’s oldest and largest”!) 9am: Street Art Festival. Delano's Fourth of July celebration is the oldest and largest Fourth of July celebration in Minnesota. Schedule of Events: Events: 8:30 AM: Pickleball Tournament - Pickleball Courts @ Riverway Park on Hwy 12. (Across from The Peppermint Twist) 10:00 AM: Kiddie Parade - City Gazebo / Southside of Park 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Market in the Park Delano’s 4th of July Parade, Minnesota’s largest and oldest parade, is an signature annual event for tens of thousands of Minnesotans. Parade units will assemble along Cty Rd 30 (see map below) with unit member parking on the Delano school campus. The 4th of July Parade begins at 10:30 AM in downtown Delano. The parade route will close to traffic at 9 AM. View a full schedule events or learn more about the Delano 4th of July Celebration at www.delano4th.com Thank you for helping keep our community safe, accessible, and welcoming. Wishing everyone a safe and happy 4th of July! July 4, 1857 was the first Delano 4th of July parade at Fountain Lake (outside Delano, MN). A parade of Delano citizens agreed to drive from Delano out to Fountain Lake on the 4th of July to have a picnic. This parade of carriages, wagons, horses, etc., was the first Delano 4th of July Celebration! Secure your spot as early as DAWN on July 4th! The parade begins at the Delano Central Park, winds through downtown, then down Elm Avenue! See our website to REGISTER or for more information about the entire celebration! Delano Community Band Family Stage. Thu, July 3, 2025 @ 4:00PM. The Delano Community Band is an all-volunteer, inter-generational concert band based in Delano, Minnesota. Delano's Fourth of July celebration is from July 3-6, with the fireworks spectacular at 10:30 p.m. on July 6 at Central Park in Delano. Detroit Lakes Watch the fireworks on the fourth from Mile Find sports, music, food, rides, community, and FREE entertainment for the whole family at the Oldest and Largest 4th of July Celebration in Minnesota! FREE admission and music every day! Details —> Beware of SCAMS! The admission to this event is always free. Suggested events. Sat, Jul 5 - Jul 6. The Delano 4th of July Parade is the Oldest and Largest 4th of July Parade in Minnesota! Don’t miss this year’s parade. To register to be IN the parade, see below. Two of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the state of Minnesota take place here in Wright County each year, and the stage is set for a big weekend of events in the communities of Annandale and Delano. 4th of July Celebration July 3rd - 6th, 2025 Schedule of Events photo by Joe McDonald Here in Minnesota, we love a good small-town Independence Day celebration. All across the state, these tiny communities light up with pride, from parades to lakeside fireworks and old-fashioned picnics. Since we’re from Minnesota, we’ve decided to pull together a list of the 11 most iconic towns that offer family-friendly Fourth of July festivities! 1. Delano's Fourth of July celebration is the oldest and largest Fourth of July celebration in Minnesota. The first known Fourth of July Celebration took place on July 4, 1857, near fountain lake. The celebration lasts at least four days and includes more than enough entertainment to satisfy every member of the family. The fun begins days before 4th of July Parade. STAR SPONSORS. Events. Baseball Tournament; 5k Race; Softball Tournament; Bean Bag Tournament; Craft Beer & Wine Tasting; Delano, MN 55328 The Cottage Grove Lions are excited to invite you to the Fourth of July picnic at Kingston Park and fireworks this year. 🎆 Delano 4th of July – July 3-6. Daytime Smoke Firework Show: date/time is Friday, July 4th, 4:30pm. Carnival, car show, parade, fireworks are on July 6th. Central Park 650 North River Street Delano, MN 55328. 🎆 Eagan Lake Elmo: The Fourth of July Kids Parade will begin with a lineup at 9:30 a.m. and parade at 10 a.m. Friday at the VFW ballfields on Layton Avenue. The parade concludes at Lions Park. The parade Details: The three-day Richfield 4th of July celebration includes a parade, street dance and family movie night, along with fireworks at 10 p.m. on July 4. Source: Richfield 4th Spicer
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