A #MYSAINTPAUL Fourth of July

Celebrate Fourth of July weekend in Saint Paul, Minnesota's capital city.

Looking for ideas for Fourth of July weekend? Spend it in Saint Paul! Here are 9 ideas for planning Independence Day in Minnesota's capital city.

1. Baseball and Fireworks at CHS Field | June 30 - July 3

The St. Paul Saints take on the Gwinnett Stripers with fireworks after Friday’s game, and “Super Fireworks” and Monster Food Truck Rally on Saturday and Monday night. Tickets

2. Hmong International Freedom Festival | July 1-2

The Hmong International Freedom Festival returns to Como Park for the annual celebration of Hmong history and culture in the United States. The sports-centric event is considered the Olympics of the Hmong American community and also features delicious food stands, merchandise booths, and performances.

3. Step Back in Time at Historic Fort Snelling | July 1

Experience an Independence Day from the late 1890s at Historic Fort Snelling at the reconstructed stone fort. The festivities include a military parade, historical military music from our Historic Fort Snelling Fifes and Drums, and cannon salutes.

4. Minnesota United FC vs. Portland Timbers: Saturday, July 1

Kick (pun intended) off the holiday weekend at Saint Paul's Allianz Field as you watch Minnesota United take on the Portland Timbers at 6:30 pm.

5. The 4th in the Park | July 4

Celebrate the holiday at the Fourth of July Parade in the St. Anthony Park Neighborhood. Kick things off with an early morning distance race. Enjoy the colorful parade, then stake out a patch of grass starting to enjoy the program and live music at the Langford Park bandstand.

6. Alexander Ramsey House Reopening | July 1

The Alexander Ramsey House is celebrating their reopening! The mansion will be available for exploration with guides to answer questions and show some of the 14,000 original furnishings of the home. They'll also have ice cream, food trucks, music, cooking demos, crafts and more!

7. Get Outside

Enjoy Minnesota's natural beauty in one of Saint Paul’s many parks — all a part of the No. 2-ranked park system in the nation that includes the Mississippi National River Recreation Area, a national park site that stretches through downtown Saint Paul and gets you up close to the Mississippi River.

8. Grab a Bite

Keep the outdoor party rolling! Get your Patio Passport and grab a delicious meal one of the hottest patios in town, check-in and be entered to win prizes along the way! Top it all off with a scoop (or two) at one of our favorite ice cream shops.

9. Take in Some Entertainment | June 30 - July 3

Acts like Erykah Badu and Dude Perfect will be coming to town over the holiday weekend, along with other performances and entertainment at local restaurants, breweries and more! Check our event calendar to find more.

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