FORKSful of fabulous 4th of July fun 2025
Word has it, this Independence Day will be sizzling and I’m not just talking about the temps! The 2025 Sertoma 4th of July Festival & Fireworks Show will once again be lighting up Sertoma Park (3300 11th Avenue South) and the vicinity west of South Middle School (2401 47th Avenue South). In addition to all the awesome attractions, scenic green spaces, superb shopping and diverse dining we have to offer every single day, this iconic celebration adds even more sparkle to our two towns. If you want to make it a fun Fourth worth remembering, gather your family and friends and get ready to have a grand old time in Forks!
DOWNTOWN
8 AM: Altru Family YMCA Firecracker 10K & 5K Run/Walk & Free Kiddie Run
Starting Downtown just west of Sorlie Bridge (northeast of Town Square) and proceeding on The Greater Grand Forks Greenway
Find registration and additional information online.
SERTOMA PARK
11 AM: Kids Parade Lineup11 AM to 4 PM: RC Flyers Display/Interactive
11:30 AM: Kids Parade11 AM to 6 PM: Art Matters/ArtWise
11 AM to 6 PM: Mini Golf
12:15 PM: Flag Raising and Welcome
12 PM: Sertoma Duck Hunt
12 to 1 PM: City Band Concert
12 to 3 PM: Orbit the Clown
12 to 3 PM: Paint the Turtle Face Painting
12 to 4 PM: Arts for Vets
12 to 5 PM: Balloon Twisting by Misti
12 to 6 PM: Foam Building Blocks/Grand Forks Children’s Museum
12 to 6 PM: Inflatables12 to 6 PM: Food Trucks
12 to 6 PM: Oasis Rolling Video Games
12:30 to 6 PM: Family Lawn Games
12:30 to 5 PM: Fire Department Fire House
12:30 to 3 PM: Circle of Friends Animal Shelter Kissing Booth
1:30 to 3 PM: Magician
3 PM: Free Watermelon Feed
3 to 6 PM: Kenny & the Classics Band
9 to 10 PM: RC Flyers Display/Interactive
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
10:30 PM: Fabulous Fourth Fireworks Show
Nearby viewing locations include SCHEELS Sports Complex (4301 South 20th Street) and Ryan Park (2001 47th Avenue South)
Admission is FREE. For more details, including how to purchase raffle tickets, click here.
This year’s prizes include a Lectric eBike Express and 2025 Toyota Corolla!
While on our bustling Southside, be sure to explore all this part of town has to offer. Just some of the nearby restaurants and stores to explore include Eagle’s Crest Grill at King’s Walk Golf Course, Ground Round Grill & Bar, Buffalo Wild Wings, JL Beers, Charras & Tequila, Texas Roadhouse, Mainstream Boutique, Ross Dress for Less, TJ Maxx, Northern Roots Boutique, HomeGoods, SCHEELS, Kohl’s, Key Bliss Boutique, Super Target and many more.
Additional information on all our cool to-dos and must-sees may be found on the area’s most comprehensive calendar at GrandForksEvents.com. We aslo invite you to follow Visit Greater Grand Forks on Facebook and Instagram.
NEARBY FLAVOR & FINDS
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