Collage of 4th of July celebrations (carnival rides and parade).

4th of July Celebration

Font Size: + -

Feedback Print

Overview

4th of July Celebration 2026
Wednesday, July 1 – Saturday, July 4

The City of Chanhassen’s 43^rd annual 4th of July Celebration kicks off Wednesday, July 1, and runs through Saturday, July 4. Help us celebrate 43 years of Chanhassen’s largest community event!

Fireworks Rescheduled

The annual firework show has been rescheduled to July 23 at Lake Ann at 10 p.m. Please join us to commemorate our nation's 250th birthday and our community's 43rd annual celebration.

Weather Updates

Is the sky looking dark? Lightning in the forecast? Any weather updates to the schedule will be posted on the city's weather update page.

Partners and Sponsors

Special thanks to our 2026 event partners, including the Rotary Club of Chanhassen, SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, Xfinity, Nicolet National Bank, Med Box Grill and our local Community Event Sponsors.

2026 Schedule of Events

July 1

July 2

Kiddie Parade Ride Decorating (sponsored by kiddywampus)
10 a.m.-3 p.m. ● kiddywampus Chanhassen (860 W 78th St.) ● Free

Bring your bike, scooter, wagon, or other kiddie parade ride and decorate it for the July 3 Kiddie Parade!

Family Night at the Carnival
3-10 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Fees vary

3-8 p.m. all rides $3; 8:00-10:00 p.m. all rides $4-$6 each. Games & food fees vary.

KaiBi Mobile
3-8 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Free

Fully equipped, indoor, climate-controlled mobile care center offering private nursing/pumping suites and diaper changing stations.

Beverage Sales: Dirty Sodas and Beer Garden, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
3-8 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Fees vary

Alcoholic beverages and customizable sodas.

Kids Magic Show: United We Stand
4-4:30 p.m. ● City Center Park, Big Tent ● Free

An interactive program featuring magician Brian Richards. Audience participation and laughs galore!

Face Painting and Airbrush Tattoos
4:30-8 p.m. ● City Center Park ● $3-$15

July 3

Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball Clinic
Session I: 9-10:30 a.m.
Session II: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Chanhassen High School ● Free

Learn the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, & throwing! Both sessions are open to all children, ages 6-12. Register here.

Kiddie Parade Ride Decorating (sponsored by kiddywampus)
10 a.m.-3 p.m. ● kiddywampus Chanhassen (860 W 78th St.) ● Free

Bring your bike, scooter, wagon, or other kiddie parade ride and decorate it for the July 3 Kiddie Parade!

Midwest Carnival Rides & Concessions
3-11 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Fees vary

3-5 p.m. rides $4-$6 each, 5-10 p.m. Unlimited ride wristbands for $25 (games & food not included).

KaiBi Mobile
4-9 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Free

Fully equipped, indoor, climate-controlled mobile care center offering private nursing/pumping suites and diaper changing stations.

Business Expo, presented by the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce
4-6 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Free

Local businesses showcase products and services.

Kiddie Games, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank and Med Box Grill
4-8 p.m. ● City Center Park ● $0.25/game

Permanent Jewelry by Studio SLVR Chaska
4-9 p.m. ● City Center Park ●$50+

Face Painting and Airbrush Tattoos
4-8 p.m. ● City Center Park ● $3-$15

Taste of Chanhassen, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
4-11 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Fees vary

Food is available for purchase from your favorite Chanhassen restaurants and area food trucks.

No outside food allowed.

Beer Garden, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
4-11 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Fees vary

Beer and seltzer available for purchase via drink tickets. No outside drinks allowed.

Live Music featuring Stone Daisy
5:15 - 7:15 p.m. ● City Center Park, Large Tent ● Free

A country rocking powerhouse! Featuring modern country hits, top 40, as well as 80s and 90s classic rock.

No outside food or drinks allowed.

Kiddie Parade, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank and kiddywampus
5:30-6 p.m. ● Chanhassen Elementary East Parking Lot ● Free

Decorate your wagons, bikes, or strollers!

Traffic control provided; adults must accompany children.

Parade route: W 76th Street, Iroquois, Chanview and Laredo, ending back at Chanhassen Elementary.

Chalk-It-Up Drawing Contest, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
6-8 p.m. ● City Center Park, walkway west of City Hall● Free

All ages & abilities. Weather permitting. Compete as individuals or groups. Prizes at 8 p.m. Some chalk provided. Register day-of.

3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Series: RESCHEDULED

The Summer Skateboard Series has been rescheduled to 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22.

Street Dance featuring Good for Gary
8-11 p.m. ● City Center Park, Large Tent ● Free

No outside food or drinks allowed.

July 4

Adult Fishing Contest
7-10 a.m. ● Lake Ann Park ● $25

Catch & release, limited to 50 participants. Prizes for the top 3 longest Northern & Bass, and door prizes. Register for the adult fishing contest here.

Classic Car Show, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
10 a.m.-1 p.m. ● City Center Park East Parking Lots ● Free

KaiBi Mobile
10 a.m.-2 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Free

Fully equipped, indoor, climate-controlled mobile care center offering private nursing/pumping suites and diaper changing stations.

Face Painting & Wacky Hair
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ● City Center Park ● $3-$15

Taste of Chanhassen, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
10 a.m.-5 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Fees vary

Food is available for purchase from your favorite Chanhassen restaurants and area food trucks.

No outside food allowed.

Beer Garden, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
10 a.m.-5 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Fees vary

Beer and seltzer available for purchase via drink tickets. No outside drinks allowed.

Midwest Carnival Rides & Concessions
10 a.m.-6 p.m. ● City Center Park ● Fees vary
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — rides $4-$6 each; 3:30-6 p.m. all rides $3.

Kids Fishing Contest, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ● Lake Ann Park ● Free

Trophies and prizes awarded for largest, longest, and smallest fish.

Ages 5-9: 10:30 a.m.

Ages 10-15: 11:15 a.m.

Register day-of at Lake Ann Park.

Medallion Hunt, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
11 a.m. ● Lake Ann Park ● Free

Clues posted every 20 minutes at the Lake Ann Beach concession stand. $200 prize package for the winner of the hunt.

UPDATE (12:04 p.m.): The Medallion has been found! Thank you to everyone who participated!

Sand Sculpture Contest, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
11 a.m. ● Lake Ann Park ● Free

Prizes awarded for most creative and most difficult in age categories 10 & under, 11-15, and 16+. Compete as an individual or as a group! Register day-of at Lake Ann Park.

Bingo, presented by the Chanhassen Commission on Aging
10 a.m.-12 p.m. ● City Center Park, Large Tent ● Free

Free bingo (*donations encouraged) with prizes!

*All donations and proceeds from bingo support Helping Paws Assistance Dogs, whose mission is to assist veterans and first responders with service-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and regaining independence, confidence and hope.

Live Music featuring American Bootleg
1-2:15 p.m. ● City Center Park, Large Tent ● Free

A can’t miss musical performance of American classics.

4th of July Parade, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
2:30 p.m. ● Downtown Chanhassen ● Free

Interested in marching in the parade? Register your group or float with our partners, the Rotary Club of Chanhassen. The parade will run on the north side of West 78th Street (the opposite way traffic regularly flows). Review the parade map before planning your spot.

Fireworks Display
10 p.m. ● Lake Ann Park ● Free

The firework show is presented by the City of Chanhassen and Community Event Sponsors. Food concessions available at the Lake Ann Beach concession stand. The trail between Lake Ann Park & Greenwood Shores Park will be closed from 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, in preparation for the fireworks display.