4th of July Celebration

July 2 - 4, 2023

Boulevard Plaza, 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd


The 4th of July Celebration is a popular event filled with tons of fun activities for every age to enjoy. View live music and a community parade, play games, ride rides or participate in a 5k run. Make sure you don't miss the grand finale fireworks, voted a Top Fireworks Show in Minnesota!

Event Schedule

Sunday, July 2

Noon- 10 p.m. Carnival Midway, Food Trucks, Lions Tent, Pull Tabs
1 p.m. Parade
2-5 p.m.Firefighter Bingo (hosted by Miss Coon Rapids Scholarship Program)
5-10 p.m.Coon Rapids High School All Class Reunion
6-9 p.m.Firefighter Bingo (hosted by Miss Coon Rapids Scholarship Program)
6-10 p.m.Live Music: Arena (80's Rock & Classic Rock)


Monday, July 3

Noon-10 p.m.Carnival Midway, Food Trucks, Lions Tent, Pull Tabs
2-5 p.m.Firefighter Bingo (hosted by Coon Rapids Police Explorers)
5-11 p.m.Car Show ($5 Gate Fee)
6-9 p.m.Firefighter Bingo (hosted by Coon Rapids Police Reserves)
6-10 p.m. Live Music: The Castaways


Tuesday, July 4

8 a.m.Firecracker 5K
Learn more and register here.
9:15 a.m.Kids Sparkler Dash (free)
Noon-11 p.m.Carnival Midway, Food Trucks, Lions Tent, Pull Tabs
1-4 p.m.Firefighter Bingo (hosted by Coon Rapids Baseball)
5-9 p.m. Firefighter Bingo (hosted by CRHS All Class Reunion)
6-10 p.m.Live Music: Rockin' Hollywoods
10 p.m.Fireworks!


View a printable flyer of the event schedule here!

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Midway Tickets

3-5 Tickets per Ride

1 Ticket: $1.50
25 Tickets: $30

Unlimited Ride Wristband:  $30 per person
5 hour ride window.
Sunday-Monday: Noon-5 p.m. or 5-10 p.m.
Tuesday: Noon-5 p.m.


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Meet our New Mascot!

Here's your chance to meet our new Rocky the Raccoon! Our City mascot will make his first public appearance at the 4th of July parade. He can't wait to meet you!

Fireworks

  • Spectators may view fireworks from the grounds of the Coon Rapids Ice Center or Anoka-Ramsey Community College. 
  • Traffic control after the fireworks will be directed as smoothly as possible, however visitors are advised to allow extra time in their schedules to exit parking areas and navigate traffic. 
  • Coon Rapids fireworks are very popular and thousands of people are leaving the parking areas at the same time. Your patience is appreciated. 

Parade Route

  • The parade begins at 111th Avenue and Mississippi Boulevard, travels down Mississippi Boulevard to Direct River Drive, along Direct River Drive until turning on Flora Street where the parade will then end back near the Coon Rapids Ice Center grounds on 109th Lane.
  • Parking will not be allowed in the parade route area or on other nearby streets from 11 a.m. until approximately 3:30 p.m. Watch for posted signs. 
  • CTN will cover the parade LIVE on Xfinity Channel 859, Facebook and YouTube. 
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Sign up for the Parade!


Entries are now being accepted for the parade. There is a $50 entry fee (royalty floats and bands are exempt). The parade is scheduled for Sunday, July 2 at 1 p.m. and starts at 111th Avenue and Mississippi Boulevard. Lineup begins at 11 a.m. Judging will take place once again this year. 

The deadline to enter the parade is Sunday, June 18.

Go here for more info and to sign up!

Parade Line-Up Instructions

Parade Route Map


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The Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration is sponsored by the Coon Rapids North Star Lions Club, the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation and the Coon Rapids Fire Department Social Club. View more event details on the North Star Lions website.

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