Thursday July 4, 2019

Commons Park in Excelsior

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.
Thank you to our member, Captivate Media + Consulting for creating this video!

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Special Donation in loving memory of Karen Fowler.
​Thank you!
We will be live at the event so make sure to interact with us on FB, Twitter and Instagram!
@LakeMinnetonka4thOfJuly
#LakeMtka4th

History of Lake Minnetonka 4th of July

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 

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 The Chamber, 37 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 attending our June Chamber Member Meeting and presenting us with a HUGE $20,000 check to help support our Fireworks Fund! This money was a result of the 2017 Bingo & Burgers By the Bay event held on Saturday, May 6. Thank you to all who attended and helped raise this money! Can't wait for next year!

Photo Gallery

Firecracker Runs

8:00AM
1 mile
5K 
10K 
hosted by
​Minnetonka Community Ed.

For Kiddos

9:00AM
 Sand Sculpture Contest
11:00AM-1:00PM
 Free Petting Zoo sponsored by Primrose School of Minnetonka
11:00AM
Water Street Kids' Parade and Popsicle Social ​sponsored by Primrose School of Minnetonka

For Everyone

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1:00 & 2:00PM
Free Family Yoga Class sponsored Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center
6:00-7:00pm
34th Infantry Division Red Bull Band Concert Band
8:00pm - Dusk
34th Infantry Division Red Bull "Red Devil's" Rock Band
 9:55pm
National Anthem performed by the 34th Infantry Red Bull Band 
Dusk:
The Best Fireworks on Lake Minnetonka! ​

Kids Parade 

Decorate your children's bikes, scooters or wagons with patriotic pride and come walk in the parade to watch their bright smiles. 

The Kids Parade will begin at Kowalski's Market on Water St at 11:00am. The parade runs down Water St, turns onto Lake St. and ends at the Excelsior Commons. There will be popsicles, music and a petting zoo at the finish line! 

Sand Sculpture Contest

Have you spent hours out on the beach letting your imagination soar with sand? Then you should participate in our fun sand sculpture contest! Come to the small Excelsior Beach a little before 9:00am and the Noon Rotary will get you set up with everything you need!

Thank you to our 2018 sponsors!

Platinum Level

Diamond Level

Cities of: ​Greenwood, Deephaven, Excelsior, Tonka Bay

Silver Level

American Legion Post 259
Paradise Charter Cruises
Bayside Marine Services 
Excelsior Bay Harbor
Spirit of the Lake Yoga & Wellness Center
​Lake Minnetonka Magazine 

Parking

Below is a map with designated public parking lots in Excelsior. Meters will be enforced on the 4th of July.