Your Ultimate Guide to a Star-Spangled Night

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Your Ultimate Guide to a Star-Spangled Night

Valleyfair Photo Valleyfair |
June 24, 2025

Key Points

  • When: July 4 at 9:45 p.m., weather permitting 
  • Address: 1 Valley Fair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379  
  • Event Overview: Premier 4th of July celebration features spectacular fireworks and patriotic music 
  • Best Fireworks Viewing Areas: Route 76 near Steel Venom  
  • Ticket Information: Advanced ticket purchases are recommended at https://www.valleyfair.com/daily-tickets

Fireworks in Minnesota  

All-American thrills are waiting for you at Valleyfair as we celebrate Star-Spangled Night, the most breathtaking 4th of July event in Minnesota! The night’s sky will be painted with bright and colorful lights, and booming sounds will combine with patriotic music to create an unforgettable show for all ages. 

This is your opportunity to celebrate summer with all that Valleyfair has to offer! You don’t have to wait until sundown to enjoy the thrills — fireworks aren’t the only thing blasting off this 4th of July! Wild Thing promises to blow you away, Cosmic Coaster offers pint-sized patriotic thrills, and Hurricane Falls at Soak City is sure to keep you cool until the sun goes down and the dazzling lights fill the sky.  

Learn everything you need to know about Star-Spangled Night at Valleyfair with this guide: after this, you’ll be fully prepared to celebrate the spirit of our nation during this summertime party at Valleyfair.  

Fireworks and other special events and entertainment are scheduled for specific durations and times; all entertainment during Star-Spangled Night is weather permitting and subject to change.  

Don’t delay — buy your tickets now! 

The Best Spots to See Fireworks in Valleyfair  

While Valleyfair has plenty to offer when it comes to fun and thrills, we all know that fireworks are the main attraction during Star-Spangled Night. Lucky for you, we’re spilling the secrets this summer — head to these featured viewing areas for the best views and vibes during Valleyfair’s firework shows.  

  • Route 76, near Steel Venom 
  • Near the park entrance  

Please note that fireworks are scheduled for specific durations and times, and that they are weather permitting and subject to change.  

Star-Spangled Night is a parkwide party, but your family is sure to have the best time at these viewing areas. Don’t forget to grab your treats before heading over!  

Exiting Valleyfair When the Party is Over  

All good things must come to an end, and Star-Spangled Night is no different. Once the fireworks have concluded, be sure to follow these helpful tips and guidelines as you exit the park. We anticipate large crowds for this awesome event; Valleyfair thanks you for doing your part to exit in an orderly manner — your cooperation will help to make your exit from the park safe, smooth, and efficient.  

Please adhere to the following guidelines as you exit the park after the fireworks have concluded:  

  • When exiting the parking lot, turn right to access highway 169 N and S  

Summertime Fun at Valleyfair  

If you’ve made it this far, you’re officially an expert on all things Star-Spangled Night! Now you’re prepared to join us at Valleyfair for an awesome patriotic party. Soar through the air on North Star before enjoying classic 4th of July treats such as hamburgers, hot dogs, or even a limited-time Star-Spangled Sweet. Then, celebrate with an evening of dazzling lights, powerful music, and moments of pure wonder and excitement that will leave you in awe!  

Valleyfair is fun during the day and night, in July and every other operating month, but Star-Spangled Night is a limited-time celebration that you simply can’t afford to miss.  

Buy your tickets now to celebrate summer at Valleyfair!  

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