The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board hosts 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 10 a.m. and culminating in fireworks at 10 p.m. Festivities will take place on the west side of the river, at Water Works and the Stone Arch Bridge parking lot.
Event Schedule
Morning Movement: Start your day grounded and energized with a free outdoor yoga flow session. 10:30 a.m. free yoga with Minneapolis Bouldering Project on Water Works Lawn. At noon is free yoga with Downtown YMCA on Water Works Lawn.
Local Shopping: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. is the Minneapolis Park Market. Browse 20+ local makers, including handmade ceramics, jewelry, pet treats and kid-run businesses.
Pickleball on the Parkway: 3:30-8:30 p.m. is open play – grab a paddle and join the action, no registration needed.
Evening Dance Sessions: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Line Dancing with Deena; 6:45-7:45 p.m., K-Pop Random Dance Play; 8-9 p.m. Zumba Dance Jam; and Let’s dance Minneapolis DJ Dance Party from 9-10 p.m. Keep the energy up before the fireworks with a high-energy dance party set by a live DJ.
Fireworks over the Mississippi River: 10 p.m. End the day with a breathtaking fireworks display, lighting up the Minneapolis skyline and riverfront in a show of color, sparkle and celebration.
Food trucks all day long. All event info is available at mplsredwhiteboom.com and FaceBook.