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July 4 Fireworks and Celebrations in the SE Metro 2023

Where to Celebrate July 4th near Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Stillwater and Oakdale

By Nicole Maitrejean, Macaroni KID - SE Metro June 19, 2023

Are you looking for ways to celebrate July 4th in Woodbury, Oakdale, Stillwater or Cottage Grove?

We have all your Independence Day fun in the SE Metro — fireworks, parades, community picnics, and more — rounded up right here for you!

Cottage Grove

Head over to Kingston Park for the community 4th of July Celebration! Ice cream and cheese curd/roasted corn vendors, bike raffles for kids, as well as hot dogs, burgers, chips, beverages, etc available to purchase.  The fireworks display will begin at dusk.

July 4, 2023
Where: Kingston Park, Indian Blvd & 75th St. S., Cottage Grove
When: 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Who: All ages, family friendly
How: Just show up
Cost: Free, concessions available for purchase

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Woodbury

M Health Fairview Sports Center will host the 4th of July Celebration! The festivities begin at 6 pm with bounce houses in the Kids Zone, open green space for family play, Madison’s Place playground, a chance to meet the mayor and City Council, and food trucks. Music, begins at 6 pm the fireworks display will be at 10pm.

July 4, 2023

Where: M Health Fairview Sports Center, 4125 Radio Drive
When: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Who: All ages, family friendly
How: Just show up
Cost: Free

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Stillwater

Enjoy live music at Lowell Park, live music at Pioneer Park and civil war cannons on display. Fireworks at dusk (10 pm).

July 4, 2023

Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater and Pioneer Park
When: Music from 5:30-10:30 pm.
Who: All ages, family friendly
How: Just show up
Cost: Free

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Oakdale

*Fireworks will not be held on the 4th of July. The fireworks at Summerfest (Saturday, June 24 at Walton Park) will replace the July 4 fireworks show. For more information on Summerfest, click here


Maplewood

Festivities this year include a food truck, family games and activities, inflatables, and music. No coolers please.  Fireworks at 10 pm. Free parking and admission.

July 4, 2023
Where: Hazelwood Park, 1663 County Road C, Maplewood
When: 4pm-10pm
Who: all ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free

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Afton

Enjoy Afton's 4th of July Parade! Food, drinks, music, bounce house/obstacle course, and trolley rides. Parade is at 1:00pm

July 4, 2023

Where: Afton Main Street/Afton Town Square Park
When: 11am - 3pm
Who: All ages
How: Just show up
Cost: Free

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Hope you all have a happy -- and safe! -- July 4th holiday in Woodbury, Oakdale, Stillwater & Cottage Grove. 


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