Enjoy a 4th of July that kicks off with a Firecracker and ends with a BANG! 

The Excelsior–Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce proudly produces and hosts the only public 4th of July fireworks event on Lake Minnetonka! Our community will celebrate our Nation’s favorite holiday in the tried and true way, with a day full of activity! Beginning early in the morning, until well past dark, we welcome you to be a part of the 2015 4th of July experience on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, at the Commons Park in downtown Excelsior.  

Schedule of Events:

8: 10 AM - Firecracker 1 mile run begins at Excelsior Elementary
8:30 AM - Firecracker 5K & 10K begins at Excelsior Elementary -- ends at Commons Park
9:00 AM - Sand Sculpture Contest
11:00 AM - Water Street Kids’ Parade and Popsicle Social Sponsored by Primrose School Minnetonka
6:00 PM - The Wolverines Big Band performs
7:30 PM - Lake Minnetonka Airshow begins
8:15 - Salute to our Veterans and Presentation of the Colors
9:55 - Wolverine's Big Band and The National Anthem performed by Kate Raddatz
Dusk - Fireworks Display over Lake Minnetonka