W2W'S 2025 GUIDE TO THE 4TH IN THE NORTH - 4TH OF JULY WEEK IN THE BLA

Posted by Colton Maher on June 30th, 2025

Your Guide to 2025 Fourth of July weekend in The BLA

Pequot Lakes • Nisswa • Brainerd • Cuyuna • Crosslake
Presented by Woods to Water Real Estate + Woods to Water Vacation Homes

Summer is in full swing, and the Brainerd Lakes Area is packed with parades, fireworks, music, and small-town charm. Here's your complete rundown of where to go and what to do across the region on July 3 and 4.

INSIDE TIPS: WHERE TO WATCH + WHAT TO DO

Thursday, July 3

• Best fireworks: Pequot Lakes or Nisswa (both shows at dusk)
  

• Best parade: Nisswa Freedom Days parade at 7 p.m.
  

• Best cocktails and live music: Pequot Lakes Trailside Park (MN Traders Co. and live bands)
  

Friday, July 4

• Best fireworks: Gull Lake (by boat) or…

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