This coming Monday we will be celebrating 159 years of
independence. Celebrations will be going on all weekend so if you are going to
be in town check out some of the big events.
Chanhassen starts the celebrations bright and early on
Saturday morning with their farmer's market. They are having a family-night
carnival starting at 3pm on Saturday. The main events start Sunday with a
baseball clinic, pony rides, kiddie parade and a street dance. Monday has a
fishing contest, the big parade and of course culminates with Fireworks over
Lake Ann starting at 10pm Monday night. For a full list of times and events
check out their website: http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/index.aspx?NID=272
Delano has the oldest and largest Fourth of July Celebration
in Minnesota. Their parade is an amazing time with clowns on go-carts and dairy
princesses showing up in past years. They will have The Johnny Holm band Sunday night with other live
music throughout the weekend. They also have fun events like a 5k and a bean
bag toss contest. For more information check out their site here: http://www.delano4th.com/
Mystic Lake Casino in Shakopee is having a Fourth of July
party. They will have live music, food trucks, fun and fireworks. The party
starts at 5pm Monday night. http://mysticlake.com/rockandrockets
Last but certainly not least is the celebration in
Excelsior! The Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce is hosting a full day of
events on Monday. They kick it off with the Firecracker runs starting at
7:30am. There will be a sand castle contest, live music, a Popsicle social and
the best fireworks on Lake Minnetonka. For their full schedule and information
click here: http://www.excelsior-lakeminnetonkachamber.com/lake-minnetonka-4th-of-july.html
Whether you are staying in town or celebrating elsewhere we
hope you have fun and stay safe. Happy Independence Day!
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