Red, White, & BOOM!

DATE:      Saturday, July 4th, 2026

WHAT: Fireworks return to Saint Paul to celebrate America's 250th birthday!

WHERE: Cathedral Hill Park- the highest point in Saint Paul, situated directly adjacent to historic Cathedral of Saint Paul with views of the downtown cityscape

ADDRESS:  215 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN 55102  

EXTRAS: 6 p.m.  Food Trucks line up on Dayton Ave. across from the park   

Rotary tent in the park selling commemorative t-shirts for $25.

7:30 p.m. Free Concert inside Cathedral of St. Paul: Steven C & Friends playing Americana and Folk tune favorites. Music will be piped outside for all to enjoy!

 9 p.m.  Remarks from the mayor, St. Paul Rotary, and other special guests

  Dusk:  Phenomenal fireworks display to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday!! 

Transit and parking information available here

Looking for the best place to watch the Red, White & BOOM! fireworks? We've got you covered!

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends and enjoy the show from one of our beautiful grassy viewing areas:

📍 Cathedral Hill Park
📍 North Cathedral Park
📍 Summit/Triangle Park
📍 Front Lawn of Saint Paul College

These locations offer great views of the fireworks while keeping you close to all the excitement of the celebration!

Food Truck Vendors: Eggroll Queen, Shoo-Ga Juice Bar and Eatery, 2Sisters Vietnamese Food Truck LLC, Big Bell Ice Cream, Brew & Barre, Snack Shack, Minniesoda

Help light up the sky for our whole community this Independence Day – your donation to St. Paul Rotary Red, White & BOOM! celebration brings neighbors together for a night to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday!! 

Your donation makes the BOOM bigger!  DONATE  

Commemorative t-shirts for donations of $30 or more!

(See donation receipt for t-shirt pickup details)

Press Release available here

WCCO story available here

A very special thank you to our sponsors: 

The Nicholson Family
Shea Family Foundation
St. Paul Downtown Alliance
Charles "Chip" & Mary Michaels