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The day we remember our country’s independence is right around the corner, and to celebrate, places all over the country set off amazing displays of fireworks. North Dakota will be host to many displays in just about every corner of the state, so grab the folding chairs and a cooler full of something refreshing – it’s time to enjoy the Fourth of July!
- Bismarck Fourth of July Spectacular
Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra via Facebook
lapatia/Flickr Celebrate the Fourth at the Skyscraper on the Prairie on the capitol grounds with this spectacular fireworks display with live music from the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra.
Where: North Dakota State Capitol, 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck
When: 7:00 PM-10:30 PM
- Medora Musical Fourth of July Event
Medora, ND via Facebook
Will Schoeletter/Flickr Directly following the nightly musical at Medora on the fourth, a huge fireworks display will take place - and it is amazing! There is Fourth of July events going on all day, including a parade you will not want to miss.
Where: Anywhere in Medora. The fireworks will be set off on top of a butte right on the edge of town, so if you’re in Medora, you’ll be able to see it. The show is located at 3422 Chateau Rd.
When: Following the nightly musical, which begins at 7:30 PM.
- Devils Lake Fourth of July Event
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Nigel Howe/Flickr Enjoy huge, colorful fireworks after a Fourth of July parade in Devils Lake at Ruger Park.
Where: Ruger Park, Devils Lake
When: Beginning at dusk after the parade
- Fourth of July in Bonanzaville, West Fargo
Bonanzaville - Cass County Historical Society via Facebook
Bonanzaville - Cass County Historical Society via Facebook Celebrate our independence at a town commemorating our history with tons of events all day long, ending with a fantastic display of fireworks after sunset.
Where: Bonanzaville, 1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo
When: Events all day. Fireworks begin at 10:30 PM
- Sertoma Festival and Fireworks, Grand Forks
Sertoma of Greater Grand Forks via Facebook
roamingwab/Flickr A day loaded of things to do in the Grand Forks area and finishing off with an incredible finale of fireworks that can be seen all throughout downtown, presented by the Sertoma of Greater Grand Forks Club. They’ve been hosting this for over half a century - you won’t want to skip this! Where: All throughout downtown Grand Forks and on the Greenway
When: Fireworks begin at 10:30 PM, following events all day long
And these are just the few of many. Here are the other professional displays for Fourth of July happening this year in North Dakota:
Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra via Facebook
lapatia/Flickr
Celebrate the Fourth at the Skyscraper on the Prairie on the capitol grounds with this spectacular fireworks display with live music from the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra.
Where: North Dakota State Capitol, 600 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck
When: 7:00 PM-10:30 PM
Medora, ND via Facebook
Will Schoeletter/Flickr
Directly following the nightly musical at Medora on the fourth, a huge fireworks display will take place - and it is amazing! There is Fourth of July events going on all day, including a parade you will not want to miss.
Where: Anywhere in Medora. The fireworks will be set off on top of a butte right on the edge of town, so if you’re in Medora, you’ll be able to see it. The show is located at 3422 Chateau Rd.
When: Following the nightly musical, which begins at 7:30 PM.
akumar/Flickr
Nigel Howe/Flickr
Enjoy huge, colorful fireworks after a Fourth of July parade in Devils Lake at Ruger Park.
Where: Ruger Park, Devils Lake
When: Beginning at dusk after the parade
Bonanzaville - Cass County Historical Society via Facebook
Celebrate our independence at a town commemorating our history with tons of events all day long, ending with a fantastic display of fireworks after sunset.
Where: Bonanzaville, 1351 W Main Ave, West Fargo
When: Events all day. Fireworks begin at 10:30 PM
Sertoma of Greater Grand Forks via Facebook
roamingwab/Flickr
A day loaded of things to do in the Grand Forks area and finishing off with an incredible finale of fireworks that can be seen all throughout downtown, presented by the Sertoma of Greater Grand Forks Club. They’ve been hosting this for over half a century - you won’t want to skip this! Where: All throughout downtown Grand Forks and on the Greenway
When: Fireworks begin at 10:30 PM, following events all day long
Walhalla Fun on the Fourth
Walhalla, fireworks around 10:00 PM, July 2nd
Wahpeton Fourth of July Baseball and Fireworks
Chahinkapa Park, Wahpeton, at dusk, July 4th
New Rockford-Sheyenne Fourth of July
New Rockford, 10:30 PM, July 3rd
Jamestown Fireworks Display
Jamestown, at dusk, July 4th
Arnegard Centennial Celebration
Arnegard, at dusk, July 4th
Hankinson Fourth of July Display
Legion Memorial Site, at dusk, July 2nd
Mandan Rodeo Days Fourth of July Fireworks
Dacotah Centennial Park, 11:00 PM, July 4th
Hettinger Jaycees Fireworks over Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake, Hettinger, at 10:00 PM, July 4th
If you plan on bringing your own fireworks to these events, please remember to look up the local laws and regulations on fireworks for each town and event – some may allow fireworks, some may prohibit them, and some may only allow fireworks between certain times. Stay safe and have a happy Independence Day!
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