Excelsior, 20 miles (32 km) west of Minneapolis, is said to be one of the best places to live in Minnesota state. The town is also among the best destinations to celebrate the Nation's greatest holiday. Lake Minnetonka 4th of July is a wonderful festival, which starts with a firecracker run in the morning, continues with family-friendly entertainment throughout the day, and culminates with a spectacular fireworks show at dusk. Bring your family and friends to the Excelsior Commons Park on the banks of South Lake Minnetonka and enjoy unlimited fun with music and food galore. Admission is free thanks to the local community fully supporting the event.
Excelsior Celebration Schedule
The holiday begins at 7:30 am with the Annual Firecracker 1-mile Fun Run Start at Excelsior Elementary. Excelsior Firecracker 10K starts at 7:50 am, while a 5K run starts at 8 am at the same location. At 10 am, children gather for a Bike Parade at Kowalski's. At 11 am, another Kid's Bike Parade goes from Water Street to Excelsior Commons. The parade is followed by a festival at Excelsior Commons with a petting zoo, DJs, and other entertainment. A live music concert starts at 7 pm. The anticipated fireworks display over Excelsior Bay is planned at 9:50 pm.
Independence Day celebration on Lake Minnetonka has been held for more than 135 years! If you'd like to find more information, stay tuned for updates, please visit the official website of Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce or contact the organizers via Facebook. You can find the links in the External Resources below.
Additionally, see the map suggesting all available accommodations in Downtown Excelsior and neighboring areas. Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area offers plenty of places for a comfortable night after an active day packed with festivities.
