The City of Chanhassen’s 40th annual 4th of July Celebration will kick off Sunday, July 2nd, and run through Tuesday, July 4th, 2023. Help us celebrate 40 Years of Chanhassen’s largest community event. Chanhassen’s annual 4th of July Celebration draws over 70,000 people to City Center Park and Lake Ann Park in Chanhassen throughout the three day festival, held July 2-4 of each year. Enjoy live music, local food vendors, a complete carnival, street dance, beer garden, kids’ activities, a parade, and so much more.

Schedule:

Saturday, July 1, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m at City Center Park Plaza  
Free
Visit the weekly Chanhassen Farmers’ Market and browse local fresh produce, flowers, jams, sauces, breads and sweets, handmade goods, and more.

1:00 p.m. - Dusk at Chanhassen American Legion  
Free
Features MIW Wrestling, live music, and food and drink specials. Wrestling card bell time is 4:00 p.m., music 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Free and open to the public. All events are held outdoors, rain, or shine

Sunday, July 2, 2023

Kiddie Parade Ride Decorating Event, sponsored by kiddywampus
12:00-4:00 p.m at kiddywampus Chanhassen
Free

Family Night at the Carnival, sponsored by IWCO
3:00-10:00 p.m at City Center Park
Fees vary

3:00-8:00 p.m. all rides $2; 8:00-10:00 p.m. all rides $3-$5 each. Games and food fees vary.

Live Kids’ Performance Featuring Tricia and the Toonies, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
4:30-5:30 p.m at City Center Park, Large Tent
Free
Join Tricia and the Toonies for a unique blend of high-energy music, comedy, colorful puppet characters, and lots of audience participation  

Face Painting, Wacky Hair, and Tattoos
4:30-8:00 p.m at City Center Park
$3-$15

Monday, July 3, 2023

Minnesota Twins Youth Baseball Clinic
Session I: 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Session II: 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Chanhassen High School
Free
Learn the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, and throwing   Both sessions are open to all children, ages 6-12.
Pre-register online now

Kiddie Parade Ride Decorating Event, sponsored by kiddywampus
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
kiddywampus Chanhassen
Free

Business Expo, presented by the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce
2:00-4:00 p.m
City Center Park, Small Tent
Free
Local businesses showcase products and services. Participating businesses can register here.

Water Wars
3:00-10:00 p.m.
City Center Park
$5/bucket

Midwest Carnival Rides and Concessions
3:00-11:00 p.m.
City Center Park
Fees vary
3:00-5:00 p.m. rides $3-$5 each, 5:00-10:00 p.m. Unlimited ride wristbands for $25 (games and food not included).

Merchandise Sales
4:00-8:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
Fees vary
Commemorative 40th Anniversary logo merchandise including t-shirts, sweatshirts, drinkware, and more   Pre-order online now.

The Medicine Show
4:30-6:30 p.m.   
City Center Park   
Free
Roaming vaudeville musical entertainment.

Kiddie Games, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
4:00-8:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
$0.25/game

Llama Experience, presented by Carver County 4-H and the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
4:00-8:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
Free

Face Painting, Wacky Hair, and Airbrush Tattoos
4:30-8:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
$3-$15

Taste of Chanhassen, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
4:00-11:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
Fees vary
Food available for purchase from your favorite Chanhassen restaurants and food trucks, Including Borealis Bowls, Dog Park Gourmet Hot Dogs, Pizzaioli, Dandy Lion Coffee, Grill Star Catering, Paella Depot, Davanni's, D&D Goodies, Kona Ice, and Chick-fil-A.
No outside food allowed.

Beer Garden, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
2:00-11:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
Fees vary
Beer and seltzer available for purchase via drink tickets. No outside drinks allowed.

Live Music Featuring Up South Band
5:15-7:15 p.m.   
City Center Park, Large Tent   
Free
Country music’s greatest hits and Up South Band originals. This band will get you dancing and the good times rolling  
No outside food or drinks allowed.

Kiddie Parade, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank and kiddywampus
5:30-6:00 p.m.   
Chanhassen Elementary East Parking Lot   
Free
Decorate your wagons, bikes, or strollers   
Route: West 76th street, Iroquois, and Chan View to Market Blvd. Make sure to stop by kiddywampus for one of their two pre-parade ride decorating events  
Traffic control provided; adults must accompany children.

"Chalk It Up" Drawing Contest, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
6:00-8:00 p.m.   
City Center Park, Hockey Rink   
Free
Weather permitting. Compete as individuals or groups in three age categories to present a chalk drawing creation.
Prizes at 8:00 p.m. for most difficult and most creative; some chalk provided. Register day-of at the hockey rink.

3rd Lair Summer Skateboard Series, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
7:00 p.m.   
City Center Park, Skate Park   
Free
All ages and abilities; limited to 75 skaters. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. at the skate park.

Street Dance featuring Johnny Holm Band
8:00-11:00 p.m.   
City Center Park, Large Tent   
Free
No outside food or drinks allowed.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Adult Fishing Contest
7:00-10:00 a.m.   
Lake Ann Park   
$20
Catch and release, limited to 50 participants. Prizes for the top 3 longest Northern and Bass, and door prizes.
Preregistration is required (link coming soon).

Classic Car Show, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   
City Center Park, West Parking Lots   
Free
Contact Mike Howe at 612-267-2907 or via email to enter a car in the show.

Lawn Games, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
Free

Taste of Chanhassen and Beer Garden, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.   
City Center Parks   
Fees vary

Beer, seltzer, and food available for purchase from your favorite Chanhassen restaurants and food trucks, including Borealis Bowls, Dog Park gourmet Hot Dogs, Pizzaioli, Dandy Lion Coffee, Grill Star Catering, Paella Depot, Davanni’s, D&D Goodies, Kona Ice, and Chick-fil-A.
No outside food or drinks allowed.

Midwest Carnival Rides and Concessions
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
Fees vary
10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. rides $3-$5 each; 3:30-6:00 p.m. all rides $2.

Face Painting and Wacky Hair
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   
City Center Park   
$3-$15

Kids' Fishing Contest, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
10:30-11:30 a.m.   
Lake Ann Park   
Free
Trophies and prizes awarded for largest, longest, and smallest fish, in age categories 5-9 and 10-15.
Preregistration is encouraged (link coming soon).

Medallion Hunt, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
11:00 a.m.   
Lake Ann Park   
Free
Clues posted every 20 minutes at the Lake Ann Beach concession stand. $200 prize package for the winner of the hunt.

Sand Sculpture Contest, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   
Lake Ann Park   
Free
Prizes awarded for most creative and most difficult in age categories 10 and under, 11-15, and 16+. Compete as an individual or as a group  

Bingo, presented by the Chanhassen Commission on Aging and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Chanhassen
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.   
City Center Park, Small Tent   
Free
Free Bingo with prizes   All donations and proceeds from Bingo support Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). Your generous donation will provide support of MACV’s important mission to end veteran homelessness in Minnesota.

Llama Experience, presented by Carver County 4-H and the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
12:00-1:30 p.m.   
City Center Park   
Free

Live Music, featuring American Bootleg
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.   
City Center Park, Large Tent   
Free
A can’t miss musical performance of classic songs.

4th of July Parade, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen
2:30 p.m.   
Downtown Chanhassen   
Free
Float registration open now  
2023 Parade Map
Have you ever wanted to fly along in the historic planes that kick off the annual parade? Now you can There are limited “ride-along” spots available for this year’s event. For more information, contact Dave Igel via email.

Fireworks Display
10:00 p.m.   
Lake Ann Park   
Free
Presented by the City of Chanhassen and Community Event Sponsors. Food concessions available at the Lake Ann Beach concession stand. The trail between Lake Ann Park and Greenwood Shores Park will be closed from 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. on Monday, July 4th in preparation for the fireworks display.

Date: July 1 - 4, 2023

Location:

Various Venue, Chanhassen, MN 55317

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