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4th of July Celebration
This annual celebration is a year-round topic of conversation in the community and is renowned throughout the state. Participation levels top 10,000 people per day.
Activities are scheduled for July 2, 3, and 4.
All events are held in downtown Chanhassen at City Center Park, 7700 Market Boulevard, unless noted otherwise.
- Kiddie Games & Entertainment
- Pony Rides
- 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament sponsored by the Chan Rec Sports Program
- Registration Form - Coming Soon!
We're Looking for Volunteers!
With the city's largest event right around the corner, the city and the Rotary Club of Chanhassen are looking for volunteers. There are over 100 different opportunities ranging from parade marshals to selling beer garden tickets or 4th of July t-shirts. This is a great way to get involved with this incredible event and give back to your community!
Check out and sign up for the many volunteer opportunities here.
Questions? Contact Katie Mathews at 952.227.1122 or by email.
T-Shirt Sales
4th of July Magazine & Tri-Fold
2018 Schedule of Events
Monday, July 2nd Events
| 3-10pm | Family Night at the Carnival • All rides $2 from 3-8pm; otherwise $3-$5. Concessions available. |
| 3-8pm | Pony Rides • $5 a ride |
Tuesday, July 3rd Events
| 9am-12noon | Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball Clinic (Chanhassen High School 2200 Lyman Blvd) • Free • Ages 6-9: 9-10:30am • Ages 10-16: 10:30am-12noon • Lean the fundamentals of hitting, fielding & throwing. • No registration necessary. |
| 3-10pm | Water Wars • $3 Small Bucket | $5 Large Bucket |
| 3:30-11pm | Midwest Carnival Rides & Concessions • Unlimited-ride wristbands for $25 from 5-11pm. • Otherwise, rides are $3-$5 each. |
| 4-8pm | Pony Rides • $5 a ride |
| 4-8pm | Petting Zoo • Free |
| 4-8:30pm | T-Shirt Sale • $10 per shirt. |
| 4:30-6:30pm | The Medicine Show featuring Vaudeville • Free |
| 4:30-7:30pm | SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce Business Expo • 50+ local businesses showcase their products & services. |
| 4:30-8pm | Airbrush Tattoos, Face Painting & Wacky Hair • Brought to you by Maund Entertainment. • $3-$15 |
| 4:30-8:30pm | Kiddie Games • 25¢ per game |
| 4:30-11pm | Rotary Club of Chanhassen presents: Taste of Chanhassen and Beer & Wine Expo • Participants: COMING SOON |
| 5-6:30pm | Live Music featuring Ragtown • Free • Located in the large tent. • A variety of favorites performed by a fun, unique band. |
| 5:30-6pm | Kiddie Parade • Free • East Parking Lot of Chanhassen Elementary • Decorate your wagons, bikes, or strollers. • Route: W 76th Street Iroquois, Chan View to Market. • Traffic control provided. Parents must accompany children. |
| 6pm | Chan Rec Center's Tae Kwon Do Demo • Free |
| 6-8pm | Chalk It Up Drawing Contest • Free • City Center Park Hockey Rink • Compete as individuals or groups in 2-age groups. • Prizes at 8pm for most difficult & creative. • Weather permitting. |
| 7pm | 3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Series • Free • Registration starts at 6pm. • Series geared for all ages & abilities. • Limited to 75 skaters. • Earn points to compete at the MN State Fair. |
| 7-11pm | Street Dance featuring Casa Blanca Orchestra (CBO) • Free • Located in the large tent. • CBO will play all your favorite party tunes, new and old. Get ready to get your groove on! |
Wednesday, July 4th Events
| 7-10am | Adult Fishing Contests (Lake Ann) • $20. Pre-registration required. Limited to 50 people. • Catch & release. • Prizes awarded for top-3 longest northern and top-3 longest bass. • Door prizes for all that fish the entire contest. |
| 10am-1pm | Rotary Club of Chanhassen's Classic Car Show (City Center Park, West Parking Lot) • Free |
| 10am-5pm | Rotary Club of Chanhassen presents:
Taste of Chanhassen and Beer & Wine Expo • Participants: COMING SOON |
| 10am-5pm | Face Painting & Wacky Hair • $3-$15 • Brought to you by Maund Entertainment. |
| 10am-6pm | Midwest Carnival Rides & Concessions (City Center Park) • Rides are $3-$5. $2 each after 3:30pm. |
| 11am | Medallion Hunt (Lake Ann Park) • 11am until found. • Clues posted every 20 minutes at the beach concession stand. • Winner received prize package. |
| 10:30-11:30am | Kids Fishing Contest (Lake Ann Fishing Pier) • Free • Bait provided • Pre-registration encouraged. • Trophies & prizes awarded for largest, longest, & smallest fish. |
| 11am-Noon | Sand Sculpture Contest (Lake Ann Beach) • Free • Prizes awarded for most creative & most difficult. • Age categories: Ages 12 & Under & Ages 13+ |
| 11:45am-1:45pm | Bingo! (City Center Park) • Sponsored by the Chanhassen Senior Commission & Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Chanhassen • Free • Prizes |
| 11:45am-1:45pm | Live Music featuring American Bootleg (City Center Park) • Free • A can't miss music performance of classic songs. |
| 2:30pm-~4pm | 4th of July Parade (Downtown Chanhassen) • Produced by Rotary Club of Chanhassen • Free |
| 10pm | Fireworks (Lake Ann) • Sponsored by City of Chanhassen and Community Event Sponsors • Free • Note: Trail between Lake Ann & Greenwood Shores Park closed from 12noon-11pm. On-site parking is available. |