 July 3 Brought the Party to City Center Park
Chanhassen’s 4th of July Celebration continued Friday with another full day at City Center Park, bringing together local businesses, favorite foods, live music and beloved family traditions. Earlier in the evening, the Kiddie Parade gave Chanhassen’s youngest participants a chance to show off their decorated bikes, wagons and strollers along the route near Chanhassen Elementary.
 The Business Expo, presented by the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce, gave visitors a chance to meet local businesses and organizations while exploring the park and enjoying the heart of the celebration.
 Taste of Chanhassen, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen, helped keep the park full throughout the evening with local restaurant favorites and area food trucks serving residents, families and visitors.
 The Large Tent helped carry the night, with Stone Daisy bringing modern country, top 40 hits and classic rock before Good for Gary closed out July 3 with a high-energy Street Dance.
 Thank you to everyone who came out, supported the celebration and helped make July 3 another memorable day in Chanhassen. Next up...July 4!
 (Above: Chanhassen City Hall is ready and dressed up for Saturday's parade)
Saturday is the biggest day of Chanhassen’s 4th of July Celebration, with fishing contests, family activities, live music, the parade and fireworks all on the schedule. Here are a few highlights to help plan your day and night. For the full rundown of events, view the full schedule and event map.
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Bingo: Stop by the Large Tent at City Center Park from 10 a.m. to noon for free bingo, presented by the Chanhassen Commission on Aging. Donations are encouraged and support Helping Paws Assistance Dogs.
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Kids Fishing Contest: Kids can join the fun at Lake Ann Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank. Ages 5-9 begin at 10:30 a.m. and ages 10-15 begin at 11:15 a.m. Register day-of at Lake Ann Park.
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Medallion Hunt: The hunt begins at 11 a.m. at Lake Ann Park, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank. Clues will be posted every 20 minutes at the Lake Ann Beach concession stand, with a $200 prize package for the winner.
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Live music: American Bootleg performs from 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the Large Tent at City Center Park with a can’t-miss set of American classics.
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4th of July Parade: One of Chanhassen’s biggest traditions begins at 2:30 p.m. in downtown Chanhassen, presented by the Rotary Club of Chanhassen. The parade will run on the north side of West 78th Street, opposite the way traffic regularly flows. Review the parade map before choosing your spot.
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Fireworks Display: The celebration ends with fireworks at 10 p.m. at Lake Ann Park, presented by the City of Chanhassen and Community Event Sponsors. Food concessions will be available at the Lake Ann Beach concession stand. The trail between Lake Ann Park and Greenwood Shores Park will be closed from noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 4, in preparation for the fireworks display.
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Come for the bingo, stay for the hat.
Bingo glory has a new dress code. Tomorrow, 15 winners will take home one of these limited-edition Chanhassen 4th of July bingo hats.
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