The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is hosting a free fireworks display that is open to the public to celebrate the Fourth of July. Show time is 10 p.m.
For the 15th consecutive year, the SMSC is sponsoring an elaborate fireworks display at the tribe's pow wow grounds in Shakopee. The fireworks will go on, rain or shine, unless there is severe weather.
The display is put on by the SMSC Public Works Department. The grounds are located on Dakotah Parkway, just south of County Road 42 between County Road 83 and County Road 17.
The fireworks can also be seen from various locations on the SMSC land, including Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Playworks and Dakotah! Sport and Fitness parking lots.
On Saturday, August 15 at 10 p.m. fireworks will again be set off in honor of the annual SMSC Wacipi. This display will also be held at the SMSC pow wow grounds.

A few weeks ago, the City of...
Back to page topA few weeks ago, the City of Prior Lake stated that the city's fireworks display was in jeopardy without additional funding. Thanks to Integra Telecom - the show will go on.
Maybe the City of Prior Lake and the SMSC should combine their efforts going forward rather than having competing fireworks displays? Just a thought!