Courtyard Bloomington by Mall of America
Courtyard offers a complimentary shuttle to MSP Airport and Mall of America. Unwind in a spacious room, enjoy our indoor pool, dine at Jake's Kitchen & Bar and more!
Bloomington Summer Fete. Photo credit: Lane Pelovsky.
From sporting events to live music and everything in between, there’s something for everyone around Bloomington, Minnesota over the 4th of July holiday. Ring in your Independence Day in Bloomington, home of Mall of America and in a simply central location that’s right in the middle of all the Twin Cities’ fun summer events.
The unofficial kickoff to 4th of July weekend is Bloomington Summer Fete, held each year on July 3 at Normandale Lake Park. This family-friendly event includes a carnival, food trucks, and live music for both kids and adults, culminating with a firework display at dusk.
Taste of Minnesota will return to downtown Minneapolis for the first time in ten years, with countless food samples, live music and entertainment, and features by local artists planned on July 2 and 3. You can also start your day off with one of the longest running parades in Minnesota, Saint Paul's 4th in the Park community celebration! Then enjoy carnivals, music, food, parades, entertainment, and games from Shakopee to Stillwater and every city in between. If you’re feeling extra patriotic, celebrate at Historic Fort Snelling and witness a mock battle, fife & drum music, and cannons galore.
Allianz Field. Photo credit: Visit Saint Paul. Sports fanatics have the opportunity to support some of their favorite Minnesota teams throughout the whole week of 4th of July: Minnesota United F.C., the Saint Paul Saints, Minnesota Aurora F.C., and the Minnesota Twins are all in town, with the Saint Paul Saints planning a special fireworks show.
If arts and culture is more your style, catch the last weekend of Murder on the Orient Express at the Guthrie Theater. Gidibaajimomin - 'We Tell Stories' will also be open for guests at the Confluence Gallery at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Bryan Adams and Joan Jett are visiting Xcel Energy Center in downtown Saint Paul on July 3, and Gin Blossoms and Lit are featured at Mystic Lake Casino’s Rock and Rockets on the 4th of July, which also includes food trucks and fireworks. In nearby Chanhassen, Jersey Boys continues its successful run at the iconic Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
Whatever your plans may be for 4th of July week, the holiday will be extra convenient and fun with a stay at one of Bloomington’s 40+ hotels. Browse our list of summer fun hotel offers and pick the deal that suits you best, then enjoy a simply central getaway or staycation in honor of Independence Day!
