fourth of july

Many supporters made fireworks display possible

Jul 8, 2026

On behalf of the Lake City Lions Club, I want offer our thanks to the Lake City Police and Fire Departments, the Lake City Public Works Department, the City of Lake City, the Lake City Marina, and county water patrols for their assistance prior to and during the fireworks event. Thank you Lake...

Another weekend brimming with activity with Fireman’s Dance, Fourth of July, and more

Jul 1, 2026

Hope you are ready for another big weekend for local events because there is a lot planned. Let’s get into it. Fireman’s Dance The 128th annual Lake City Fireman’s Dance is Friday, July 3, at the Lake City fire hall from 3 p.m. until midnight. The annual fire department fundraiser features live...

Trying to start a revolutionary parade

Jul 1, 2026

Last week’s “Friends & Neighbors” column suggested a pop-up Spirit of ‘76 parade around the perimeter of Patton Park at 9:30 a.m. on July 4 to reenact this famous painting by Archibald Willard. The general idea was to enlist two drummers, a flute or piccolo player (or just pretender) and a...

Weekend of water gives way to weekend of fire with Fireman’s Dance and fireworks show

Jul 2, 2025

Lake City moves from Water Ski Days last weekend to two ‘fire’ events this weekend: the Lake City Fireman’s Dance with actvities on July 4 and 5 and the July 4 fireworks display. Larger, longer fireworks show The Lake City Lions will present the annual 4th of July fireworks show on Friday, July 4...

Skyline Roofing donates $500 for fireworks

Jun 4, 2025

Jed Clark of Skyline Roofing, LLC donated $500 to the Lake City Lions Club for fireworks. Fireworks co-chair Bruce Carlstrom, reports that the Lions Club increased the fireworks budget by $5,000 this year and that they are still seeking donations for the presentation over Lake Pepin on the 4th of...

Lions: Fireworks were worth the wait

Jul 10, 2024

“Awesome”,” excellent”, and “the best ever” were some of the comments received by the Lake City Lions following the fireworks display last Friday. While rain during most of the day on the 4th made it necessary to postpone on the holiday, the next day was perfect and the fireworks display...

Lions: Fireworks will proceed despite high water

Jun 26, 2024

Despite the flood waters in Lake City, the Lake City Lions Club is still planning the return of fireworks over Lake Pepin on the 4th of July. The Lions Club, which took over the fireworks project after a one-year absence, has been working closely with the fireworks vendor, the Lake City Marina...

Independence Day  fireworks display

Jun 30, 2021

The annual Fourth of July fireworks display organized by the Lake City Chamber of Commerce will take place at 10 p.m. over Lake Pepin on Sunday, July 4.

Bursting in air

Jul 8, 2020

Fourth of July fireworks launched from Marina Point explode overhead and are reflected in the waters of Lake Pepin during the annual fireworks display organized by the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. The recently completed northern section of the Riverwalk attracted dozens of fireworks watchers, who...

Pets and fireworks

Jul 1, 2020

More pets are reported missing after the 4th of July fireworks celebrations than any time of the year, not only in our area, but nationwide as well. Unfortunately, your fireworks enjoyment is not shared by your furry companions. In a panic, they will run away and look for a place to hide, and...