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Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis Red White and Boom 2026
Minneapolis Park Board hosts the city's flagship July 4 fireworks over the Mississippi River from Boom Island Park.
About this event
Red, White and Boom! is the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's annual Independence Day fireworks event with stage programming on Nicollet Island.
Viewing tips
- Nicollet Island lawn faces the launch barge directly.
- Stone Arch Bridge provides an elevated downstream view but closes at 90% capacity.
Transit and parking
- Metro Transit routes 3 and 25 reroute around the riverfront.
- Northstar Commuter Rail Big Lake line resumes at 10:30pm.
- Boom Island lots fill by 7pm; Plymouth Avenue overflow lot is the best fallback.
- East Hennepin Avenue closes between 1st Ave and the river starting 5pm.
Safety notes
- Mississippi River mosquito advisories peak in early July — bring DEET-based repellent.