Edina Plans Full Fourth of July Celebration
Edina will host its annual Fourth of July celebration Friday with a full day of activities including the second annual Edina Dash race, parade and evening fireworks at Rosland Park.
Mayor Jim Hufflin announced the festivities during his July 1 Mayor's Minute, highlighting the morning race that begins at 9:30 a.m. The Edina Dash will send participants sprinting three-quarters of a mile down West 50th Street from east of City Hall to Lunds and Byerlys. The $20 entry fee race aims to raise $15,000 for Edina Give and Go and the Edina Community Foundation, with awards for the fastest man, woman and child in Edina.
The Fourth of July parade, organized by the Edina Community Foundation and presented by Explore Edina, begins at 10 a.m. behind City Hall. The hour-long parade will travel from Eden Avenue down West 50th Street, ending at Halifax Avenue near Lunds and Byerlys and US Bank. The parade will feature veterans, marching bands, floats, horses, musicians and community groups.
Evening activities move to Rosland Park, where the aquatic center will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Two food trucks will serve visitors starting at 7 p.m., followed by a performance by the John Philips Soua Memorial Band at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks will conclude the celebration at dusk.
Both the parade and fireworks will proceed rain or shine but may face delays or cancellation during severe storms. The city will provide weather updates through its social media channels.
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Edina is gearing up for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration this year, just packed with fun, family-friendly activities, and then patriotic fervor.
Organizers hope to raise $15,000 for the nonprofits this year through the Adina Dash, which would be fantastic.
The parade and the fireworks will be held rain or shine, but may be delayed or cancelled in the event of strong storms, which we've been having plenty of lately.
It's one of America's great little parades.
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Fourth of July 2025 Community Celebration
Edina Dash Fundraising Event
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