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Lake Minnetonka 4th of July 

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Saturday July 4th, 2020
The Excelsior Commons Park

#LakeMtka4th


COVID-19 UPDATE: May 11, 2020

Since 1888, the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration has taken place in Excelsior.
Unfortunately, after discussions by the Board of Directors of the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce, the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration Committee and our partners who help put on this event regarding the global pandemic (COVID-19), the difficult decision has been made to cancel this year’s Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration fireworks and coinciding events and activities. The health, safety, and well-being of everyone involved in the event is paramount.

While we know this outcome is disappointing, we believe it is the right decision at this time. We know the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July is a celebrated family tradition. We thank you for your continued support and participation and we look forward to coming together again in 2021 for a Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration to remember.

LAKE MINNETONKA 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES 2020 PLAN

For over 130 years Lake Minnetonka has celebrated our nation’s independence in full fare. The history of Lake Minnetonka’s Fourth of July Celebration was first recorded in a newspaper in 1888. Now, the event has grown to attract over 100,000 visitors each year. Through the years it’s the efforts of the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce, committees, the Excelsior Morning Rotary, Minnetonka Community Education, volunteers, businesses, residents, neighbors and visitors that has allowed the celebration to evolve and everything from the Firecracker Run, to the kids parade, live music, breathtaking fireworks, and everything in between to become a tradition in our lives.

We are all aware of the challenges we face in the COVID-19 environment. Many individual and families continue to be affected by the virus. Our heart goes out those that are sick and caregivers and those mourning the loss of a loved one. Our local business community, while doing an amazing job pivoting and embracing their entrepreneurial spirits, is still at a stand-still and those that are operating their efforts are largely focused on serving the public’s essential needs.
 
This annual tradition is one that the entire Lake Minnetonka community looks forward to. The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce works hard throughout the entire year to fund the Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July Celebration through hosting events, working with sponsorships, and civic organizations and private individual donations. Revenue streams that normally support his event are non-existent due to the response of the pandemic.
 
Each year we also rely on over 100 volunteers to pull off this event. Our responsibility to the safety of our volunteers, visitors and the public at large is paramount and has always been our number one priority.  

In light of the pandemic, without our usual fundraising events that support the Fourth of July, many sponsorship budgets on hold, and limitations on gatherings of a certain size, the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber Board of Directors and Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July Celebration Committee made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s 2020 Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July Celebration.

This year would have been the 132nd year of the Lake Minnetonka Fourth of July Celebration. The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce looks forward to bringing back the most anticipated tradition on Lake Minnetonka in 2021.

A special thank-you to all our faithful sponsors, local business community, residents and volunteers who make the festival a success year after year. It is heartwarming for our staff and committee members to hear stories of families that return home each year, visitors who return annually, and the economic lift the celebration provides to area stores, restaurants, rental companies and hotels.

We look forward to sharing in this tradition with you in 2021.

~The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber Board of Directors & Staff



The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce proudly produces and hosts the only public 4th of July fireworks event on Lake Minnetonka! Our community will celebrate our Nation’s favorite holiday in the tried and true way, with a day full of activity! Beginning early in the morning, until well past dark, we welcome you to be a part of the 4th of July experience on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, at the Commons Park in downtown Excelsior. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a 4th of July that kicks off with a Firecracker Run and ends with a BANG!
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These events combined have been estimated to reach an audience of over 200,000 people. 
These special celebrations are made possible by the support of our Lake Minnetonka Community.  Without sponsorships, this event will not happen.  We rely on financial support to help us cover the annual 4th of July event budget of over $100,000. In addition to financial support, this event relies on over 87 volunteers to make this happen.
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Thank you to our member, Captivate Media + Consulting for creating this video!

100% Community Funded Event - Thank you everyone for supporting the 4th of July 

The Chamber cannot host the 4th of July without contributions from our community. Please make it a priority to donate to the fireworks fund.  To help support this event financially and make a payment online, click here.

Or send your donation to us at
Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce
312 Water Street Excelsior, MN 55331

Thank you volunteers who made this event a success!

Shifts are short and fun! Please take some time to do your part to help make our annual event happen!  Fun to do as a family, neighborhood, group of friends or a great way to meet some new people!

Thank you to the Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Rotary Club

The Lake Minnetonka Excelsior Rotary Club (Meets every Wednesday morning at Maynard's at 7 AM) is all about giving back to the Community - in particular the 4th of July!

Thank you to Dave Petroske and Mark Williams for all of your volunteer efforts to make the Burgers & Bingo by the Bay event happen! This event raises funds for the Lake Minnetonka 4th of July fireworks. 
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Thank you to our 2019 sponsors!

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Platinum Level

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Diamond Level

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Cities of: ​Greenwood, Deephaven, Tonka Bay
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Silver Level

Excelsior Bay Harbor
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American Legion Post 259
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History of Lake Minnetonka 4th of July

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The Lake Minnetonka Celebration has been recorded back to July 4, 1854 when settler William Ferguson, who lived in Linwood/Deephaven, wrote in his diary "Celebrated the day with Excelsior people." 

Information and images courtesy of the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Historical Society 
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Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber
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Excelsior, MN 55331

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