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The city of Coon Rapids in Minnesota is celebrating the Four of July with a long weekend event, that they’ve called Coon Rapids Festival. The annual fireworks was voted “Top Fireworks Show in Minnesota”, so it’s something to check out, if you’re in the area.
Parking was pretty easy at the Coon Rapids Ice Center & Recreation, with plenty of overflow parking a block nearby. It’s a nice park and walk to the open field.
As usual with these events, there are some fun carnival rides, carnival food (think cheese curds and lemonade), games, and parade. It all ends on Monday, July 4th, with a giant display of fireworks.
We attended the Sunday event, which feature live band City Knights Band (misspelled as City Nights Band on the Coon Rapids website). According to the mayor of Coon Rapids, Jerry Koch, they originally didn’t have a band ready for Sunday. They had already booked Saturday and Monday. He talked to a local business Shortstop Bar and Grill, and they said they would provide a band, free of charge. The entire live music booking was thanks to Shortstop.
City Knights Band is a local cover band, and since they had to play for four hours (6pm to 10pm) they actually play three sets. Setlist three features more funk/R&B songs, but set one had more Americana feel (like a cover of John Mellencamp’s “Ain’t That America”), etc.
The band also lists “Alternative Songs”, which they can swap out to extend or shorten set… or if they felt like it.
Schedule:
Parking was pretty easy at the Coon Rapids Ice Center & Recreation, with plenty of overflow parking a block nearby. It’s a nice park and walk to the open field.
As usual with these events, there are some fun carnival rides, carnival food (think cheese curds and lemonade), games, and parade. It all ends on Monday, July 4th, with a giant display of fireworks.
We attended the Sunday event, which feature live band City Knights Band (misspelled as City Nights Band on the Coon Rapids website). According to the mayor of Coon Rapids, Jerry Koch, they originally didn’t have a band ready for Sunday. They had already booked Saturday and Monday. He talked to a local business Shortstop Bar and Grill, and they said they would provide a band, free of charge. The entire live music booking was thanks to Shortstop.
City Knights Band is a local cover band, and since they had to play for four hours (6pm to 10pm) they actually play three sets. Setlist three features more funk/R&B songs, but set one had more Americana feel (like a cover of John Mellencamp’s “Ain’t That America”), etc.
The band also lists “Alternative Songs”, which they can swap out to extend or shorten set… or if they felt like it.
Schedule:
July 2-4, 2022
Boulevard Plaza
11000 Crooked Lake Blvd
The 4th of July Celebration is a popular event filled with tons of fun activities for every age to enjoy. View live music and a community parade, play games, ride rides or participate in a 5k run. Make sure you don't miss the grand finale fireworks, voted a Top Fireworks Show in Minnesota!
July 2-4 (Each Day of the Celebration)
Noon-10 p.m. - Carnival, North Star Lions Food & Beer Tent, Pull Tabs and Food Trucks
Saturday, July 2
5-11 p.m. - Car Show
6-10 p.m. - Live Music: The Castaways
Sunday, July 3
1 p.m. - Parade
6-10 p.m. - Live Music: City Knights Band
5-10 p.m. - Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion
Monday, July 4
8 a.m. - Firecracker 5k
9:15 a.m. - Firecracker 5k awards
9:30 a.m. - Kids Sparkler Dash
6-10 p.m. - Live Music: Rockin' Hollywoods
10 p.m. - Fireworks!
The Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration is sponsored by the Coon Rapids North Star Lions Club, the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation and the Coon Rapids Fire Department Social Club.
Boulevard Plaza
11000 Crooked Lake Blvd
The 4th of July Celebration is a popular event filled with tons of fun activities for every age to enjoy. View live music and a community parade, play games, ride rides or participate in a 5k run. Make sure you don't miss the grand finale fireworks, voted a Top Fireworks Show in Minnesota!
July 2-4 (Each Day of the Celebration)
Noon-10 p.m. - Carnival, North Star Lions Food & Beer Tent, Pull Tabs and Food Trucks
Saturday, July 2
5-11 p.m. - Car Show
6-10 p.m. - Live Music: The Castaways
Sunday, July 3
1 p.m. - Parade
6-10 p.m. - Live Music: City Knights Band
5-10 p.m. - Coon Rapids High School All-School Reunion
Monday, July 4
8 a.m. - Firecracker 5k
9:15 a.m. - Firecracker 5k awards
9:30 a.m. - Kids Sparkler Dash
6-10 p.m. - Live Music: Rockin' Hollywoods
10 p.m. - Fireworks!
The Coon Rapids 4th of July Celebration is sponsored by the Coon Rapids North Star Lions Club, the Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation and the Coon Rapids Fire Department Social Club.
Coon Rapids Festival |
Kamikaze Ride |
The Rock Star Ride | City Knights Band |
City Knights Band at Coon Rapids Festival (03 July 2022) |
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