Fourth of July events

There will be plenty of activities to fill the long Fourth of July holiday weekend in Chaska this year.

The Jonathan Association will hold its annual Jonathan Fourth of July Fun Run Friday. The run begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Early Childhood Center (110600 Village Road) and goes through Jonathan and along the shores of Lake Grace. Runners, walkers and strollers are welcome. Participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt.

The annual Jonathan Fourth of July Kiddie Parade is at 10:30 a.m. The parade begins at the Jonathan General Store (110690 Village Road), and ends at the Karen House (111000 Bavaria Road). The route is three blocks long.

The parade will include a police escort, fire truck, color guard and pep band. All ages are welcome and participants are encouraged to decorate their bikes, scooters, strollers etc. and dress in patriotic colors. Helmets are recommended for those riding bikes and scooters.

At the conclusion of the parade, children can enjoy refreshments, face painting and a show by magician and ventriloquist David Hira and his assistant “Jake.”

All Jonathan Association Fourth of July events are free and open to the public.

The City of Chaska will hold its annual fireworks display later that evening. Fireworks will begin at dusk, around 10 p.m. They will be shot off from the shores of Upper Lake Grace. Recommended viewing locations include McKnight Park and the Chaska Commons.

Fourth of July events

Chaska

 Jonathan Fourth of July Fun Run

When: 8:15 a.m.

Where: Early Childhood Center (110600)

 Jonathan Fourth of July Kiddie Parade

When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Jonathan General Store

 Fireworks

When: Dusk (around 10 p.m.)

Where: Over Jonathan Lake (Upper Lake Grace)

More info: JonathaninChaska.com

Chanhassen

Parade

When: 2:30-4 p.m.
Where: The parade route is through downtown Chanhassen on West 78th Street from Chapel Hill to Kerber Boulevard to Santa Vera Drive to Laredo Drive to Chan View.

 Fireworks

When: 10 p.m.

Where: Lake Ann Park

More info: www.chanvillager.com

Eden Prairie

 Live entertainment

When: noon to 11 p.m.,

Where: Round Lake Park, 16691 Valley View Road

Fireworks

When: 10 p.m.

Where: Round Lake Park

More info: www.edenprairienews.com