Frequently Asked Questions
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No smoking or vaping
No coolers
No bikes, scooters, or skateboards
No pets (service animals exception)
No external fireworks (this includes sparklers, firecrackers, roman candles, etc.)
No outside alcohol
We reserve the right to ask attendees not adhering to these rules to leave the event premises.
Celebration Rules
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Recommended Bus Routes:
Route 18 (Nicollet Ave):
Nicollet & 66th > RTE 515 EastRoute 515 (66th Street):
Stop: 66th & Portland
Stop: 66th & Park AveRoute 924/D (MOA>Bkln Park):
Stop: 66th & Portland
Stop: 66th & Park Ave
During the Fireworks some bus routes are closed. Use the following routes instead.
Route 515 (66th St):
Stop: 66th & 12th (East of Park)
Stop: 66th & NicolletRoute 924/D (MOA>Bkln Park):
Stop: 66th & Bloomington
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Event locations on the website are linked to a google maps. We recommend utilizing Google Maps to find your ideal route by car.
However, please note, on July 4th the following roads will be closed to support Richfield 4th of July activities.
🎆Fireworks-related road closures:
66th Street between Portland Avenue & Bloomington Avenue – 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Portland Avenue between Hwy. 62 & 66th Street –
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
🥁Parade-related road closures:
15th Avenue, between Diagonal Road and 75th Street – from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
75th Street, between 12th Avenue and 15th Avenue – from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
12th Street, between 75th Street and 66th Street – from 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
66th Street, between Portland Avenue and Bloomington Avenue from 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
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Click here for our recommended bike routes!
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Richfield is a very walkable city and has boasts new sidewalks along Portland Ave and along 66th Street.
Most side streets are wide and provide ample room for both cars and pedestrians.
Tips to be safe:
Walk against traffic
Use sidewalks whenever possible
Wear comfy shoes
Wear light colors walking after dark
Getting Here
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Street parking is available at all events, but we recommend walking or biking to events if possible.
Your best bet is street parking on the side streets around Veterans Park.
Accessible parking is available at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel at the corner of Portland Ave. & 66th St.
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Handicap parking for the street dance and fireworks is at Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel parking lot. Only on-street parking for the parade is available.
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There is ample bike parking at the Richfield Pool.
Parking
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A full list of food vendors will be available closer to the event.
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No outside alcohol is allowed.
A selection of alcoholic beverages can be enjoyed at the Beer Garden.
Alcohol purchased at the Beer Garden must be consumed inside the fenced Beer Garden area. Per city rules, NO alcohol can leave the Beer Garden!
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Yes. There will be a Beer Garden.
Food & Drink
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Events are free and open to everyone. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
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The Richfield 4th of July Beer Garden is cash only.
An ATM will be available to use during the events located in the Richfield Ice Arena.
Food Trucks will accept their standard payment type(s).
Cost
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The 4th of July events are planned by an independent, volunteer committee and executed with the logistical cooperation of the City of Richfield staff and volunteers.
The City of Richfield does not pick up the bill and does not use tax payer money to pay for Richfield 4th of July events.
Events are 100% paid for by donations and sponsorships. Keep your favorite 4th events around by donating today!
For more information about the Richfield 4th of July history and committee, visit our About page.
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Visit our Contact Us page for ways to contact the Richfield 4th of July committee.
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You can find this year’s route as well as road closures on the Parade page.