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Minneapolis Aquatennial – Free Summer Events from July 24th – 27th!

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The annual Minneapolis Aquatennial is returning July 24th – 27th, 2024! 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 Aquatennial Torchlight Parade, which kicks off the event on Wednesday night at 7:30pm, and the Target fireworks which conclude it all on Saturday 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 24

  • Go Outside: Summer Sessions (live music, giveaways, and more) – Hennepin Government Center South Plaza, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Minnesota Twins vs. Philadelphia Phillies – Target Field, at 12:10 p.m.
  • Music in the Park – The Commons, noon – 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.
  • Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show “Ratagascar: A Little Wild” – West River Road on Mississippi River between Broadway and Plymouth Avenues, 7 p.m.
  • Aquatennial Torchlight Parade – Nicollet from 12th to 4th Streets, 7:30 p.m.
  • Movies in the Park “Barbie” – The Commons, 8:45 p.m.

aquatennial parade

THURSDAY, JULY 25

  • Downtown Thursdays (food trucks, music, games, giveaways, and more) – Nicollet from 6th Street to 9th Street, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Core Power Yoga – Boom Island Park, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Go Outside: Movie Night, “Wonka” – Target Field Station, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Music in the Park – The Commons, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Movies in the Park, “Best in Show” – Loring Park, 8:45 p.m.

Twin Cities River Rats

FRIDAY, JULY 26

  • Alchemy 365 outdoor fitness class at Aquatennial, Mpls Sculpture Garden, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Music in the Park – Water Works Park, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Warehouse District Live – 1st Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets, 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 27

  • YMCA Basketball Tournament – The Alley Project (10th and Hennepin), 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Minnesota Orchestra Day of Music – Orchestra Hall, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • USTA Cardio Tennis – Kenwood Park, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Loring Park Art Festival – Loring Park, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Twin Cities Carifest – West River Road between Plymouth and Broadway Ave, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
  • USTA Cardio Tennis – Kenwood Park, 10:30 a.m. – noon
  • Mpls Park & Recreation Market – Nicollet Island Pavilion, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Minnesota Sinfonia Concert – Loring Park, 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
  • AquaJam Skateboarding –West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Coffee and Cars – West River Parkway between Hennepin Ave. & 3rd Ave., 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • City of Lakes Market – near Guthrie Theater, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  • Mpls Craft Market – near Guthrie Theater, 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.
  • Warehouse District Live – 1st Avenue between 5th and 6th Streets, 7 p.m. – 3 a.m.
  • Target Fireworks – West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge, 10 p.m.

aquatennial fireworks

Go to the website for more info.