While an “ooh” and “aah”-inducing fireworks display remains the exclamation point to a holiday filled with family, friends, and flag waving, there is a growing number of options for Twin Citizens who want to celebrate the Fourth of July in a more unique fashion.
Here are four fresh ways to add to your Independence Day experience this year.
The Depot’s Third Annual Diamond Dog Eating Contest. Ketchup, mustard, relish, sauerkraut: This is the supporting cast in a competitive eating contest that features the ultimate summertime staple. Enter the contest or cheer on participants as they overindulge in hot dogs. After all, nothing says ‘Merica quite like gorging on processed meat. (The Depot Tavern, 2:00 PM.)
Independence Day Racing. This family-friendly event at Canterbury Park showcases dogs of an entirely different breed. In the afternoon, weiner dogs will assume their positions at the starting line and vie for the title of the Dachshund Dash. Bring the kids along and take advantage of free pony rides, face painting, and a petting zoo. (Canterbury Park, 1:30 PM.)
Freedom From Pants VI. In its sixth year, the directive of this bike ride is implicit in its name: NO PANTS ALLOWED. Participants will gather in the Soap Factory parking lot and pedal around town in this nearly-nude parade on wheels. So come remove (most of) your clothes and join the mob of bikers as they let freedom ring (er, ride). (The Soap Factory, 6:00 PM.)
D-4th of July. Whether it’s the ninth or tenth annual holiday show for Minneapolis punk veterans Dillinger Four is incidental. What really matters is that when it comes time to toss back a drink for the good old U.S. of A., you make yours a whiskey double, Coke no ice. (The Triple Rock Social Club, 8:00 PM.)
And if you need to find comfort in the familiar, there will always be fireworks.
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