Browsing: Holidays

Santa and Mrs. Claus kicked off the holiday season at Eden Prairie Center with stories, singalongs, and festive fun for families.

The Hindu festival is of particular importance to married women.

Sparklefest, part of Eden Prairie’s 4th of July Hometown Celebration, featured child-friendly activities, new events, 13 food trucks, and a sensory-friendly drone show.

Families, including several EP residents, gathered at a Chaska park to celebrate the holiday with grilled chicken, watermelon, sports, and more.

While enjoying Eden Prairie’s Fourth of July events, consider these myths and truths about Independence Day from Ranker.com for a more authentic celebration.

However, residents can still enjoy the Sparklefest event at Round Lake Park tonight from 6 to 10:15 p.m., as the weather looks favorable.

Eden Prairie’s two-day Independence Day celebration includes Sparklefest with a drone show and foam party on July 3, plus more festivities on July 4.

Eden Prairie’s two-day Independence Day celebration includes Sparkle Fest with a drone show and foam party on July 3, plus more festivities on July 4.

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, leads to widespread closures including city offices, libraries, and banks, recognizing the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned of their freedom.

This is the second year Juneteenth has been recognized as a state holiday and the fourth it’s been recognized federally. Since these recognitions, celebrations have grown across the state.

Families gathered at Asia Mall in Eden Prairie to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with colorful dragons, VIPs, and performers.