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Independence Day means plenty of fireworks, festivities and fanfare. 

We've compiled nearly three dozen locations around Minnesota to take in a fireworks show. All events take place Saturday, July 4 unless noted. 

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, a two-day celebration that attracts more than 60,000 people annually. The celebration, which spans Friday and Saturday, features music, food, entertainment and fun for the whole family on the Minneapolis Riverfront. A half-marathon and 5K run are scheduled. Events featured on Friday include a performance by musician Chris Koza and a 7 p.m. screening of Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at the Nicollet Island Amphitheater. Fireworks will be set off from Water Power Park at 10 p.m. on Saturday. 

 Fireworks at 10 p.m. over Fountain Lake.

 Fireworks from 9 to 11 p.m. at Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center.

 Fireworks at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 11 in Sunshine Park as a part of Andover's 

 Fireworks at 10 p.m. at Johnny Cake Ridge Park East. DJ Sounds at pre-fireworks party, which begins at 5 p.m.

 Fireworks display at 10 p.m. at the National Sports Center.

 Fireworks at dusk on Friday, July 3 at the Normandale Lake Bandshell, preceded by performances from The Resonators, Power of 10 and Bloomington Medalist band. Music begins at 5 p.m.

 Fireworks at 10:15 p.m. in the Fifth Street South parking lot of Brainerd High School. Performance by Pop ROCKS at 6:30 p.m.

 Fireworks in McKnight Park starting at dusk.

 Fireworks display at 10 p.m. Live music by Shag on tap from 7 to 10:30 p.m.

 Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. in Central Park.

 Live music throughout the evening, starting at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks at Bayfront Festival Park. Aerial display at 10:10 p.m.

 Fireworks show, which is part of the annual Funfest, starts at 10 p.m. Performance by The Brian Kinney Band begins at 8 p.m. 

 Fireworks at 10 p.m. in Round Lake Park, preceded by a performance by Synergy and Tim Mahoney.

 Parade at 10 a.m. behind Edina City Hall. Evening activities begin at 8:30 p.m. with the First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band concert. Fireworks at 10 p.m. in Rosland Park. 

 The Wolverines Big Band performance at 7 p.m. Fireworks will follow around 10 p.m. in Commons Park in downtown Excelsior.

 Fireworks over Sisseton Lake at 10 p.m. Easily viewed from Ward and Sylvania Parks. 

 Fireworks display at 10 p.m. at Hastings Country Club.

 Fireworks at Lakeville North High School at 10 p.m.

 Fireworks in Riverfront Park at 10 p.m. Display visible from both sides of the river. Live music by City Mouse and the Mankato Symphony Orchestra begins at 7 p.m.

 Fireworks at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 3 in downtown Marine.

 Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Mendakota Country Club.

 Fireworks at 10:30 p.m. at Bluestem Center for the Arts. Family-friendly activities begin at 7 p.m. Check parking details before attending. 

 Fireworks at 10 p.m. on Lower Prior Lake. Best views from locations north and west of Lakefront Park. 

 Fireworks over Bennett Lake at 10 p.m. as part of the community's Party in the Park, located in Central Park. Live music before the fireworks.

 Fireworks show at dusk on Friday, July 3, preceded by a performance from Brat Pack Radio.

 Saint Paul's annual Fourth of July fireworks display will take place over CHS Field in Lowertown following the Saints game against the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks at approximately 10 p.m. Other suggested viewing areas are Indian Mounds Regional Park or Lower Landing Park.

 Fireworks will take place along the St. Croix River around 10 p.m. There will be live music and activities before the fireworks.

 Fireworks at 10 p.m. at Memorial Beach. Live music begins at 8 p.m.

 Fireworks at 10 p.m. at Bielenberg Sports Center. Live music before the aerial display.

Destanie Martin-Johnson

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