BALDWIN, Wisconsin — An hour east of the Twin Cities, in Baldwin, Wisconsin, some are starting their Fourth of July celebrations early and with a bang.
Fireworks City is a family owned business and while they are open year round, the owners say July 3rd is their busiest day of the year.
The store has been a destination for Minnesotans and people in the Midwest for 25 years. Owners say they have the largest selection of legal fireworks in the city, and that they expect there to be a crowd of people at some point.
The bad weather and cancelled shows The Fourth Day may bring a surge in shoppers on Wednesday, but the steady stream of fireworks enthusiasts is nothing unusual for this time of year.
For many who make the trip from the Twin Cities, it has become a family tradition.
“People who want to come here, they come for fun,” owner Cele Rasmussen said. “People come here, they’re happy, they’re ready to shop. Ready to have some fun.”
Some cities have canceled their shows due to bad weather. Excelsior will perform their show on Wednesday night instead of Thursday over Lake Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie has canceled their Fourth of July festivities.
For more information about local fireworks shows, Click here.
Beret Leone
