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Minneapolis Aquatennial – Free Summer Events from July 19th – 22nd!

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The 84th annual Minneapolis Aquatennial is returning July 19th – 22nd, 2023! It’s the official celebration of summer, and is very family-friendly with free events for all (yay!).

The two main signature events are the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade, which kicks off the event on Wednesday night at 7:30pm, and the Target fireworks which conclude it all on Sunday night at 10:00pm.

But there is much more! Check out these highlights below, or go to their website for a full list.

Minneapolis Aquatennial

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

  • Aquatennial Blood Drive with the American Red Cross – U.S. Bancorp Center,  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Park Market: The Black Market – The Commons (425 Portland Ave. So), 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Go Outside: Summer Sessions (live music, giveaways, and more) – Hennepin Government Center South Plaza, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Music in the Park: Spaghetti Monetti and The Sauce – The Commons, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
  • USTA Cardio Tennis – Loring Park, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  | 
  • Loring Park Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Aquatennial Torchlight Parade – Nicollet from 12th to 4th Streets, 7:30 p.m.
  • Movies in the Park: “Best in Show” – The Commons, at 9:15 p.m.

twin cities river rats

THURSDAY, JULY 20

  • Downtown Thursdays (food trucks, music, games, giveaways, and more) –  Nicollet from Washington Ave. to 10th Street, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Minne-Golf on Nicollet – Nicollet Mall, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Music in the Park: Chemistry Set – The Commons, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Go Outside: Movie Night – “Legally Blonde” at Target Field Station, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show – West River Road on Mississippi River between Broadway and Plymouth Avenues, 7 p.m.
  • Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks – Target Center, 7 p.m.

aquatennial parade

FRIDAY, JULY 22

  • Park Market: Indigenous Market – Water Works Park, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • Alchemy 365 outdoor fitness class at Aquatennial, Mpls Sculpture Garden, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show – West River Road on Mississippi River between Broadway and Plymouth Avenues, 7 p.m.
  • Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox – Target Field, 7:10 p.m.

aquatennial fireworks

SATURDAY, JULY 23

  • USTA Cardio Tennis – Loring Park, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 
  • Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam Open House – St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Twin Cities Carifest – West River Road between Plymouth and Broadway Ave 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Wilderness Inquiry Voyageur Canoe Rides and Fire Building – Boom Island Park, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • AquaJam Skateboarding –West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • City of Lakes Market – Chicago Mall between Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Mpls Craft Market – Chicago Mall between Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Pre-Fireworks Festivities – live music – West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Kids Zone – Pre-Fireworks Festivities – West River Parkway near Water Works Park, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox – Target Field, 6:15 p.m.
  • Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces – Target Center, 7 p.m.
  • Target Fireworks – West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge, 10 p.m.

Go to the website for more info.