How to Spend the 4th of July in Minnesota

Celebrate and spend the 4th of July in the North Star State. There are always local events, celebrations, parades and festivities happening throughout Minnesota to take part in and spend the 4th of July. Read on to find out how you can spend the 4th of July and get in on the Independence Day celebrations in Minnesota.

Things You'll Need

• Transportation
• Food for a party or to take to a party
• Party favors
• Fireworks

Instructions

1. Take the kids to a local Minnesota county fair for a day of fun, family and rides!

2. Have a potluck picnic at the park and invite all your friends and relatives.

3. Go to your hometown's 4th of July Parade.

4. Go to a friend's 4th of July party.

5. Plan a party of your own-invite friends over to your home for a barbecue and have some fun.

6. Go to the local fireworks display or let off your own in the evening.

Tips & Warnings

• Enjoy yourself, but be safe during your celebrations.

• If you are drinking at a party, designate a driver that will stay sober so you can all get home safely. If you don't have a designated driver, call a taxi cab.

• If you are serving alcohol at your 4th of July party in Minnesota, make sure you don't let your friends drive home drunk.