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Red, White and Boom set to return to downtown Minneapolis for the 4th of July
MINNEAPOLIS — Nothing says “Happy Fourth of July,” quite like an epic fireworks show on the Mighty Mississippi.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board announced they will continue their summer tradition of hosting Red, White and Boom on the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront.
The last Red, White and Boom event was held five years ago in 2019 just before the pandemic when restrictions were made for events with large crowds in 2020. The MPRB would host a series of smaller events in 2021 and 2022 as well as the patriotic laser light show at Boom Island Park in 2023.
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Many people are eagerly awaiting the festival’s return. “People love Fourth of July fireworks on the Downtown Minneapolis riverfront. We heard that from communities we serve, partners we work with, and our own staff,” said Al Bangoura, MPRB Superintendent. “So we’re excited to bring back this beloved tradition.”
The festivities will start at 6 p.m. with food trucks and live music on July 4, 2024, at Water Works and the Stone Arch Bridge parking lot on the west side of the river. The July 4 celebration will conclude with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Be mindful of the commute as the Stone Arch Bridge will be closed for construction during Red, White and Boom.
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Originally developed as a corporate headquarters campus for Prudential and later occupied by Target Corp., the property underwent a comprehensive renovation and repositioning in 2019. Amenities today include a fitness center, conference facilities, a golf simulator, onsite café, outdoor gathering spaces, a rooftop patio, bike storage and direct access to regional trail systems.
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Minneapolis Big Honking Truck Parade returns to Nicollet Mall on June 18
Big Honking Truck Parade heads to Minneapolis
A ?cavalcade of wheels? will line Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis on Thursday, July 31, for the first-ever ?Minneapolis Moves: The Big Honking Truck Parade? featuring vehicles from fire engines to snowplows.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Families can get up close to massive trucks and city vehicles as the Big Honking Truck Parade rolls back through Minneapolis on Thursday.
Big trucks take over Nicollet Mall
What we know:
The “Minneapolis Moves: The Big Honking Truck Parade” is set to line downtown with municipal, public safety, construction and big-wheel trucks in an effort to bring families together and highlight the people and equipment that keep the city running.
The event begins at 5 p.m. with a local vendor market featuring crafts and food. A parade then starts at 5:30 p.m., traveling down Nicollet Mall from East Grant Street to South Sixth Street.
Mayor Frey during the 2025 Big Honking Truck Parade. Credit: City of Minneapolis (Supplied)
Dig deeper:
The parade is said to feature City of Minneapolis cars, police and fire trucks, construction vehicles, semitrailers and more from local businesses and operators.
Two Minnesota Special Olympics athletes, Dequan Williams of Minneapolis and Niko Lichtscheidl of St. Francis will serve as grand marshals of the parade, ahead of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games which officially kick off in Minnesota on Saturday.
After the parade, all vehicles will be parked along the Mall until 8 p.m. for a “touch-a-truck” experience, giving families a chance to explore the trucks up close.
According to officials, the parade route will:
- Begin at East Grant Street
- Travel down Nicollet Mall
- End at South Sixth Street
Hoping to expand upon its first year in 2025, the parade is said to feature City of Minneapolis cars, police and fire trucks, construction vehicles, semitrailers and more from local businesses and operators.
What they’re saying:
“The Big Honkin’ Truck Parade is one of those uniquely Minneapolis events that brings families together while showcasing the people and equipment that serve our city every day,” Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said in a press release. “It’s fun, it’s educational, and it’s a great reminder of all the work happening behind the scenes to keep Minneapolis running.”
The Source: Information provided by a City of Minneapolis press release.
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