fourth of july

This is what we want for the holiday weekend, right?

Your guide to the Independence Day Weekend fireworks displays in the greater Twin Ports area, on the Iron Range, North Shore, and across Northwestern Wisconsin.

Add another thing back on the calendar this year and that is the beloved 4th of July Fire works at Bayfront Festival Park.

Superior Mayor Jim Paine shared via Facebook Friday afternoon that the city's fireworks show on Saturday night will be cancelled.

With COVID-19 cancelling festivities statewide, more people will be taking matters into their own hands.

This is great news in time for the big holiday.

Live music, food, crafts and fireworks and all without an admission charge. What's not to love?

Duluth and Superior have great fireworks displays, but there are plenty of celebrations around the area that are just a short jaunt away. Here are some I have put together.

The Mighty Thomas Carnival has been coming to the DECC parking lot for as long as I can remember.  But, one year in particular stands out for a couple of reasons, one it was just us kids because one of us had just gotten our license (early 80's) and two, it was the first time I rode a carnival ride called "The Caterpillar" (I think that's what it was).

The Northland is ready to celebrate the birthday of America with a number of community festivals and fireworks displays commemorating the holiday. One of the biggest attractions for many of these festivals and celebrations is the fireworks display. So, when and where are these fireworks shows?

The 4th Of July is celebrated all over the country, what are the best displays that are driveable? Here's a small list I put together.

You can feel the excitement in the Northland of the upcoming 4th of July holiday. It's a wonder we can get any work done.  If you're like me you're busy working on the menu for the picnic, let me help with a delicious easy dessert from Taste of Home that add to the decor of your picnic buffet table.