We can’t wait to see you this year at the Target Fireworks! Join us Saturday, July 27, 2024 and enjoy one of the top five annual fireworks displays in the country. The fireworks begin at 10 pm. The Target Fireworks are a fully choreographed pyro-musical that times each firework pop to the beat of its soundtrack all the way down to 1/100th of a second. Enjoy this spectacular event along the Mississippi Riverfront on West River Parkway near Portland Avenue.
Take a look at the Target Fireworks and Pre-Fireworks Festivities map below (click to enlarge).
Food Vendors at Target Fireworks
West River Parkway Food Court: Thai Thai Street Food, Frida’s, Sizzling Wagon, Nautical Bowl
Water Works Food Court: Fair Faves, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, Top Dog, DND Goodies, Rollin Nolen’s, Parralily, Thai Thai Street Food, Donut NV, Agave Kitchen, Hockey Mom’s Brownies, Flo’s Eats
Chicago Mall Food Court: Hoppers Mini Donuts, Bo-Bear LLC, Firebrick Concessions, Market Bar-B-Que, KCM Eggrolls, Sweet Lou’s Meats, iPierogi
- 4 – 7 pm – AquaJam Skateboarding
- 4 – 7 pm – MN Cars & Coffee Show
- 4 – 10 pm – Minneapolis Craft Market
- 5 – 10 pm – City of Lakes Market
- 6 – 9 pm – Kids Zone
- 6 – 10 pm – Live Music (6-6:45 pm: PiM Arts High School Band; 7-7:45 pm: School of Rock Plymouth House Band; 8-8:45 pm: Ozone Creations; 9-10 pm: The Undergrooves)
- Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot (225 3rd Avenue South — Parking Entrance on 5th Avenue) – Premier Parking Partner
- Gateway Parking Ramp (400 S. 3rd Avenue)
- Stadium Parking Ramp (740 S. 4th Street)
- Jerry Haaf Memorial Ramp (424 S. 4th Street)
- West Bank Office Building Ramp (1300 13th Ave. S.)
- Street parking along Washington Avenue
- Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot (225 3rd Avenue South) – Premier Hotel Partner
- Aloft Minneapolis (900 Washington Ave. S.)
- Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District (708 S. 3rd Street)
- Emery, Autograph Collection (215 S. 4th St.)
- Moxy Minneapolis Downtown (247 Chicago Avenue S.)
- Radisson RED Minneapolis Downtown (609 S. 3rd Ave.)
- Typically uses more than 10,000 pounds of fireworks
- The Choreography process for the Target Fireworks takes anywhere from 2 to 4 hours of design time per minute of total show duration
- One of the top five largest fireworks show in the country
- Draws around 250,000 spectators to Downtown Minneapolis
- Come early to find a spot along the river—bring sunscreen for the afternoon and bug spray for the evening. It’s worth it to see a fantastic show!
- One of the best vantage points to take in the show is on the west side of the Mississippi River, along West River Parkway near Portland Avenue.
- Zambelli Fireworks is a full service fireworks display and pyrotechnics company.
- Since 1893 Zambelli Fireworks has been shooting over 2,300 displays annually
Make it an evening at the Target Fireworks!
Join us for a fun evening along the Mississippi Riverfront at West River Parkway. Get there early and find your spot, and while you’re there enjoy great live music, food trucks, craft brews, non-alcoholic beverages, shopping with great small local businesses, AquaJam skateboarding and more.
While you’re watching the Target Fireworks, tune in and listen to the accompanying pyro-musical on 101.3 KDWB!
Parking
We are excited for you to join us at the Target Fireworks. Recommended parking for the event includes:
Hotel Options
If you are coming to the Target Fireworks and staying the evening downtown, here are some nearby options:
Take Metro Transit
Take Metro Transit to the Target Fireworks. Click Here to plan your trip.
And click the link below to download your free ride pass. This pass will be valid from 8 pm – midnight on Saturday, July 27. Print your pass and use it on Metro Transit buses or light rail.
[Flashback Feature: In this 2016 interview, learn about how the Target Fireworks have a nostalgic twist for Zambelli designer Zach Taminosian, who credits a Minnesota tie with his love for designing fireworks displays and for enjoying working on this signature Aquatennial event each year]