Coon Rapids Wraps Up 4th Of July Festivities With Fireworks Anticipation Amidst Weather Concerns

The quaint streets of Coon Rapids are awash with the last waves of celebratory spirit as the 4th of July Community Celebration draws to a close. Boulevards lined with anticipation, today marks the finale of a three-day spree that has seen families, friends, and strangers bonding under a canopy of shared nationhood. According to the City of Coon Rapids, Boulevard Plaza is where the action's stationed, at 11002 Crooked Lake Blvd.

In today's lineup, the morning kicked off with the Firecracker 5K at 8 a.m., followed closely by the free Kids Sparkler Dash at 9:15 a.m., adding a dash of healthy competition to the festivities. Midday ushered in a spread of beloved community pillars - Carnival, Food Trucks, Lions Tent, and Pull Tabs all present. Watching closely the forecast, event organizers are seated on the edge of a call regarding tonight's fireworks.

Those looking for more interaction had the chance, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., firefighters and locals matched wits over Bingo, an event collaboratively hosted by the Coon Rapids Baseball, CRHS Class of 1975, and the CRHS All Class Reunion. Another community meet-up point, the Public Safety Meet & Greet, unfolded from 4-6 p.m. to the tune of civic dialogue.

Evening festivities will crescendo with the live music of Rockin' Hollywoods from 6:30 to 10 p.m., belting out 50s and 60s Classic Rock favorites. Meanwhile, the carnival and midway are planned to shutter operations at 7:30 p.m., preluding the night's anticipated pyrotechnic display. The organizers, committed to safety, will declare any changes to the fireworks schedule through the City's social media channels and homepage, promising a notice "posted ASAP" should inclement weather demand cancellation.

As the city holds its breath for the 10 p.m. fireworks, one sentiment remains unclouded by potential rain: Coon Rapids' community celebration stands as a testament to the collective joy and unity reflective of the nation's Independence Day spirit.

SOURCE: hoodline