St. Louis Park July 4th Fireworks, Parade, More: 2018 Guide

ST. LOUIS PARK, MN — Aquila Park will again host the July 4th fireworks in 2018. Food and a performance will be held at the park (3110 Xylon Ave. S.) from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Leashed dogs are allowed, but organizers strongly discourage them from attending due to hearing sensitivity.

The fireworks at Aquila Park are free and open to the public.

While St. Louis Park does not have a parade, the Richfield July 4 parade begins at 1:15 p.m. on 70th Street starting at Harriet Avenue.

Patch's 2018 guide to July 4 fireworks in the Twin Cities

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If you purchase your own fireworks this year, Minnesota authorities remind you that:

• If it flies or explodes, it's illegal in Minnesota. You could face fines and confiscation of illegal fireworks.
• Use fireworks in an open area away from houses and other structures.
• Don't let children run through the area. They could step on a spent firework that is still hot.
• Use fireworks responsibly, especially around children. Kids mimic your behavior.
• Use a long lighter meant for a gas grill to light fireworks and stay as far from the wick as possible.
• Do not try to re-light a dud. Ever.
• Have a bucket of water nearby; spent sparklers must go into the bucket, not dropped in the grass

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