Come celebrate the 4th of July with us! The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce hosts the only public fireworks event on Lake Minnetonka. Join our community for a full day of activities, starting early in the morning and lasting well into the night.
Head to Commons Park in downtown Excelsior on the shores of Lake Minnetonka with your family and friends. The day kicks off with a Firecracker Run with food and activities all day and ends with a spectacular fireworks show. Don't miss this chance to enjoy Independence Day with your community by the lake! Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
Schedule of Events
July 4
7:30 AM: Excelsior Firecracker 1-Mile Start at Excelsior Elementary
7:50 AM: Excelsior Firecracker 10k Start at Excelsior Elementary
8 AM: Excelsior Firecracker 5k Start at Excelsior Elementary
Josi James Photo Booth on-site for post-race victory pics!
8 AM - 1 PM: Free Face Painting by Fusion Face Painting
10 AM: Kid's Bike Parade begins gathering at Kowalski's in Excelsior. Hosted by Primrose School.
11 AM: Kid's Bike Parade starts down Water Street, and ends in Excelsior Commons
11 AM - 1 PM: Petting Zoo and DJ Dance Party in the Excelsior Commons
3 PM: Food Vendors open at Excelsior Commons
3 PM - 5 PM: The Percolators
5 PM - 7 PM: Sawyer's Dream
7:15 PM - Close: Jake + Josie
Dusk (approx. 9:50 PM): Fireworks at Excelsior Commons, launched in Excelsior Bay
Bring the BOOM!
Every year, the spectacular Excelsior Firework show is hosted by the Excelsior- Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce. As a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization, we can't host this event without donors like YOU! We are grateful for donations from the cities, sponsors and Excelsior Rotary, but still need to community donations to make this event a success. Consider donating today to see your favorite fireworks BOOM!
Amount raised with a goal of $40,000!
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors!
Community Leader Sponsor
Business Champion Sponsors
Growth Partner Sponsors
Media Sponsors
City & Firework Partners
City of Greenwood
City of Tonka Bay
City of Deephaven
City of Excelsior
City of Shorewood
