Light a Spark 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

- Individual tickets are $50 and may include up to 3 children under age five.
- Sponsorships which include tickets and additional perks are also available.
- No, all tickets must be purchased in advance. Purchase tickets here.
- No, there are no printed tickets or QR codes. You will check-in at a registration table when you arrive.
- All sales are final. If you can’t attend, or the event is canceled, your ticket purchase will be considered a donation to support the Stillwater Public Library.
- Tickets are transferable up until July 2. You must email us at splf@stillwaterlibraryfoundation.org by July 2, so registration forms and name tags can be updated.
- Only Roman Candle sponsors receive a reserved table with seating for eight people.
- General admission includes open seating on a first-come basis.
- Yes, Light a Spark sponsorship levels provide VIP perks including tickets, recognition during the event, and reserved parking. See our sponsorship page for more details.
- Due to IRS rules, DAFs can not be used for ticket purchases. This includes bifurcated or “split” gifts* where a donor pays for the non-tax-deductible portion of the admission fee out of pocket, and then recommends the tax-deductible portion from their fund.
- For a more detailed explanation, please refer to this example from Fidelity Charitable. https://www.fidelitycharitable.org/faqs/all/grant-gala-event.html

- General admission - enter through the 3rd Street or 4th Street entrance.
- Sponsors and guests with reserved parking, enter through the library ramp entrance. The library ramp entrance opens at 7:00 p.m.
- Check-in tables will be located on the upper level of the library.
- Doors open at 7:30 PM
- Dinner buffet will be available 7:30 - 9:00 PM
- Street parking is available during Light a Spark.
- Library ramp has limited parking spaces available for purchase here.
- Sponsor parking spaces are pre-assigned and in the library ramp.
- Accessible parking is available in the 3rd Street Ramp and one parking space in the 4th Street lot next to the library. Please contact us at splf@stillwaterlibraryfoundation.org to reserve an accessible space.

Enjoy a traditional July 4th buffet provided by The Grand.
- Pulled pork, chicken
- Fruit and vegetarian pasta salad
- Soft drinks, lemonade, and water
- Dessert: Ice pops from Sticks, the Ice Pop Shop
Pelase Note: Complimentary food and nonalcoholic beverages will be provided. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
- Wine and beer will be for sale. Wristbands will be issued at the information table for those 21 years of age and over.
- Yes, credit cards will be accepted to purchase alcoholic beverages.
- We’ll offer vegetarian and gluten-free options at the buffet. If you have additional concerns, contact us at splf@stillwaterlibraryfoundation.org.

- Fireworks over the St. Croix River
- Live music by Craig Hansen
- Magic performance by Brodini, The Magician
- Lawn games
- Children’s activity table
- Buffet dinner and dessert
- Dress for a casual, family friendly event. We recommend dressing in layers - Minnesota evenings can get chilly.
- All you need is to dress for the weather.
- We’ll have seating, so no need to bring a lawn chair or blanket. All food and beverages will be provided.
- For the comfort and safety of all guests, we ask that pets stay home. Service animals are welcome.
- Yes, the library restrooms will be available.
- If the event is canceled you will be notified through email. We will post additional cancellation information on our website and Facebook page.
- All ticket sales are final and if cancellation is necessary, your ticket purchase will be considered a donation to support the Stillwater Public Library.