Ahh yes, it is that time of year again where we go out and celebrate our Independence Day tradition - Fireworks! This year I challenge you to hop on over to a different town and see what they have to offer instead of doing the usual. Here a few places you might want to check out!

Music, ice cream and the anthem of fireworks over the St. Croix River!

201 Water St N.

Stillwater, MN 55082

Minneapolis.. Red White and BOOM - Golden Medal Park, Lake Calhoun, Powderhorn Lake Park, Stone Arch Bridge

Family activities, live entertainment, 5k, and all you could ever need!

100 Portland Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Red Wing - Levee Park

The scenic "river town" starting their firework show streak again, loud booms and beautiful reflections over the Mississippi. Don't forget to get there early and see all the fun festivities around town!

315 W 4th St

Red Wing, MN 55066

St. Paul - CHS Field

Showing off it's awe-inspiring sight with with view of the skylines, bluffs and river (p.s. don't forget to catch the St. Paul Saints game)

360 N Broadway

St. Paul, MN 55101

St Cloud - Wilson Park and Hester Park

A 20 minute show lighting up the sky above the rushing Mississippi.

625 Riverside AVE NE

St. Cloud, MN 56301

Duluth - Bayfront Festival Park

Food, entertainment and endless family friendly activities followed by a light show by the ever so popular Aerial Lift Bridge.

350 Harbor Dr

Duluth, MN 55802

Albert Lea - Fountain Lake

Kicking off on July 3rd with one of the biggest parades, followed by tons of festivities and ending with one of the most beautifulest light shows reflecting over the lake.

1702 Sunset St

Albert Lea, MN 56007

Don't worry, these are just a few shows of what Minnesota has to offer for 4th for July festivities. Visit Kare 11 for more seemingly endless options and times.

I hope you have a wonderful 2016 4th of July spent with family, friends and loved ones. Eat lots of good food, take plenty of pictures and laugh like there is no tomorrow. Enjoy the long weekend and take in a firework show!