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City of Duluth Communications Office
411 West First Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802 • www.duluthmn.gov
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DATE: 7/1/2026
SUBJECT: Minnesotans invited to celebrate America's 250th birthday with Duluth's biggest Fourth of July celebration in years
BY: Kelli Latuska, Public Information Officer

Minnesotans invited to celebrate America's 250th birthday with Duluth's biggest Fourth of July celebration in years

Minnesotans invited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Duluth’s biggest Fourth of July celebration in years

 

Bayfront Park to host a spectacular Independence Day celebration featuring one of the region’s largest fireworks displays with Lake Superior providing the natural air conditioning

 

[DULUTH, MN] This Fourth of July, Minnesota is invited to head north to Duluth for a celebration 250 years in the making.

As communities across the state prepare to mark America’s semi-quincentennial, Duluth will host an historic Independence Day celebration at Bayfront Festival Park featuring the largest fireworks display the city has seen in years set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Superior.

While much of Minnesota will be searching for shade and air conditioning, Duluth will be offering something better: a naturally air-conditioned Fourth of July experience.

“Lake Superior has been connecting Duluth to the world for centuries, and it's also our own natural air conditioner. And this year it’s the perfect setting to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday,” said Mayor Roger Reinert. “We’re excited to invite visitors from across the state to come north and enjoy a meaningful day of community, spectacular night of fireworks, in one of the most beautiful places to celebrate Independence Day.”

 

The celebration will feature:

  • A major fireworks display lighting up the Duluth waterfront
  • Family-friendly festivities at Bayfront Festival Park
  • Stunning views of the greatest lake in the world
  • A uniquely Duluth Fourth of July experience where the breeze off Lake Superior is a welcome part of the show.

 

Whether you’re looking for a new family tradition, a weekend getaway, or simply a place to celebrate without melting in the summer heat, Duluth is the place to be this Fourth of July. “Bring your family. Bring your friends. And, bring a jacket just in case,” said Mayor Reinert. “Duluthians never leave the house without being ready to layer.”

 For more information about the Fourth of July celebration, visit https://www.bayfrontfestivalpark.com/fourth-fest.

 

About the City of Duluth:


The City of Duluth is located on the shores of Lake Superior and is committed to providing reliable city services, supporting a vibrant community, and creating opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy everything Duluth has to offer.

 

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