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Minnesota Cities That Have Canceled July 4 Firework Shows: List
City leaders are concerned about the virus spreading among the large crowds that gather for annual firework shows.
MINNESOTA — As the health and economic crisis caused by the new coronavirus continues in Minnesota, more city officials and local organizers are deciding to cancel their annual July 4 festivities, including the fireworks.
City leaders are concerned about the virus spreading among the large crowds that gather for the shows.
Below is a list of towns that have canceled or postponed their July 4 fireworks:
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- Apple Valley (Freedom Days canceled)
- Eagan (FunFest canceled)
- Lakeville (Pan-O-Prog canceled) — Smaller festival set for Sept. 25 - 27
- Stillwater
- Mendota Heights
- Rochester
- St. Louis Park (postponed to Sept. 6 at Aquila Park)
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