How to Spend the Fourth of July in North Dakota

North Dakota celebrates the Fourth of July with country fairs, fireworks and festivals all over the state. From the capital city’s celebration featuring the North Dakota Symphony to a day at the races in Jamestown, there are plenty of events to help you celebrate our nation’s birthday in style. Follow these steps to find our more about them.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Check your local newspapers and events listings to find out where the fireworks and events are in your area.

2. Attend the Festival of the Parks in Minot. Enjoy the Ice Cream Social.

3. Attend the Fourth of July Spectacular on the Capitol Grounds in Bismarck. Bring blankets and lawn chairs to watch fireworks.

4. Spend the day at a Fourth of July festival like the one held in Grand Forks. Enjoy live entertainment, a parade complete with prizes for best float and lots of cookout food. Watch the fireworks over the river after dark.

5. Create your own fireworks display. Nearly all fireworks are legal in North Dakota; so you can plan your own Fourth of July fireworks celebration.

Tips & Warnings

• Plan your fireworks display well in advance. Get familiar with the pyrotechnics you’ll be using if you’re going to set off fireworks yourself.
• Never allow children to play with fireworks. Even sparklers can cause serious injury.
• Set up your fireworks staging area in a safe place, far away from spectators.
• Always observe all safety rules regarding fireworks.