07/02/2026
🎆 Celebrate the 4th of July in Mankato! 🇺🇸
The City of Mankato fireworks show is happening right across the street from our hotel, making us the perfect place to stay for all the holiday festivities!
Book your stay, enjoy the fireworks, and make your Independence Day weekend one to remember. 🎇✨
The July 4th fireworks display will be held at the Athletic Fields of Minnesota State University, Mankato, located at 191 Stadium Road.
The show is expected to begin around 10 p.m. Parking is available in MSU parking lots 20–23.
You can view the exit maps here: https://www.mankatomn.gov/Home/Components/News/News/10818/107 #!/
Depending on what is happening with the weather at the scheduled start time, the show could begin earlier or later than 10 p.m.
If the show gets rained out, the make-up day will be Sunday, July 5 at 10 p.m. Any schedule changes will be communicated through a news release, on mankatomn.gov and on social media.
Choreographed music can be heard on FM stations Hot 96.7 – KDOG, MN 100 – KXAC 100.5 and 94.1 KXLP.
Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Grills, personal fireworks, pets, glass containers and coolers ARE NOT allowed on the Athletic Fields.