A roundup of 4th of July events in Cook County and Grand Portage
Jul 04, 2025 09:57AM ● By Editor
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Boreal Community Media - July 3, 2025
Devil's Track Lake
The annual Devil Track Boat Parade kicks off Friday, July 4th, at 1:30 p.m., with boaters beginning to line up at 1 p.m. in front of Skyport Lodge’s dock.
Grand Marais Harbor
Fireworks at dusk. Grand Marais Harbor.
Fireworks
Fireworks will begin at 10:15 at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino.
Gunflint Trail
Poplar Paddle Parade
Parade begins at White Pine Lodge on the main dock at 2 p.m. Paddle to Poplar Haus for a drink, then head back to White Pine Lodge. Participation is free, but reservations are requested. Learn more here.
Tofte
Pancake Breakfast
The Trek begins at Birch Grove Community School at 9 a.m. Registration required. Learn more here.
Activities
11 a.m.: Food and craft vendors, bouncy houses, live music, beer garden, and more open at Tofte Town Hall/Park.
Fireworks
Fireworks will take place at 10 p.m. in Tofte Park. If it rains, fireworks will take place on July 5.
Boreal Community Media - July 3, 2025
Here is a roundup of 4th of July-related events in Cook County and Grand Portage. All event details are subject to change by specific organizers due to weather, etc.
Devil's Track Lake
Grand Marais Harbor
Fireworks at dusk. Grand Marais Harbor.
Grand Portage
Rock the Lake
Two nights of live music at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino on July 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and July 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event is free. Learn more.
Rock the Lake
Two nights of live music at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino on July 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and July 5 from 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event is free. Learn more.
Fireworks
Fireworks will begin at 10:15 at Grand Portage Lodge and Casino.
Gunflint Trail
Poplar Paddle Parade
Parade begins at White Pine Lodge on the main dock at 2 p.m. Paddle to Poplar Haus for a drink, then head back to White Pine Lodge. Participation is free, but reservations are requested. Learn more here.
Tofte
Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast at the Schroeder Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. All proceeds go to support the Schroeder Fire Department.
Tofte TrekThe Trek begins at Birch Grove Community School at 9 a.m. Registration required. Learn more here.
Activities
11 a.m.: Food and craft vendors, bouncy houses, live music, beer garden, and more open at Tofte Town Hall/Park.
Tofte 4th of July Parade
Parade lineup starts at 1:30 PM at the Tofte Ranger Station. Anyone can participate. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and run down Tofte Park Road.
Parade lineup starts at 1:30 PM at the Tofte Ranger Station. Anyone can participate. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. and run down Tofte Park Road.
Fireworks
Fireworks will take place at 10 p.m. in Tofte Park. If it rains, fireworks will take place on July 5.
