2017 Events Guide A Word from the Mayor of Minneapolis n behalf of the City of (including food, live music, a kids zone Aquatennial Tennis Classic, canoe rides Minneapolis, welcome to the and more at the pre-fireworks festivi- in Loring Park, and so much more. In O2017 Minneapolis Aquatennial. ties) bookend a four-day stretch that fact, the list of activities is so long that features more than two dozen different I might miss the festivities if I took the There’s nothing like summer in Min- activities and events in the heart of our time to list them all. Instead, check neapolis. I might be biased, city. The Aquatennial days are out this event guide to see everything but I think we’ve got the best jam-packed, and the down- that’s on offer this year. summer scene anywhere in town and Riverfront locations the country, give or take a make for a perfect bike ride Winter’s over. The spring thaw is be- mosquito. And if you want or stroll in the warm summer hind us and summer is finally here, so the Minneapolis summer air. whether you call Minneapolis home, experience distilled into or you’re just passing through, the four exciting days, there’s There are some new attrac- Aquatennial is a perfect chance to nothing like the Minneap- tions this year: The Candid come out and explore our vibrant city. olis Aquatennial. From July Canines Film Fest is a cele- Yes, Minneapolis has so much for us 19-22, the Aquatennial brings Mayor Betsy Hodges bration of dogs, featuring to enjoy every day of the year, but in together so much of what we crowd-sourced videos from summer we can enjoy it all in short love about our sunniest season. Wheth- the public. The MN Made Market block sleeves. These are truly the Best Days er you’re into music, biking, outdoor party at JB Hudson Jewelers features of Summer, and we can’t wait to enjoy markets, or just want to catch a ball- art, food, and beer made right here in them with you. game or two, the Aquatennial has you Minnesota. After a celebrated run in covered. There’s a reason they’re called the ‘80s and ‘90s, AquaJam returns Sincerely, the Best Days of Summer! this year with incredible skateboarding feats that I love to watch, but am still Annual fan favorites like the Center- not quite ready to try. We’ve got two Point Energy Torchlight Parade (take Twin Cities River Rats performances, a free 174835ride on- Torchlight Wednesday Event thanksGuide_Final.pdf to 1 Twin6/20/17 Cities 9:34 Carifest,AM Twins games, yoga Mayor Betsy Hodges Metro Transit) and the Target Fireworks at The Commons, the always-popular City of Minneapolis C M Y CM MY CY CMY K For more information, visit Aquatennial.com/Events ‘‘There’s no place like home’’ is always true. At U.S. Bank, we’re dedicated to helping make our community a better place. We invest time and volunteer in the programs and organizations that bring our community together. We’re proud to call Minnesota our home, and we’ll keep working for a brighter future. usbank.com Proud Sponsor of the Aquatennial Volunteer Program EQUAL HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING EQUAL HOUSING Member FDIC ©2016 U.S. Bank Journey on. metrotransit.org AC Hotel Minneapolis, 401 Hennepin Avenue Show your pin and recieve 50% o a second drink at the AC Lounge The Bird, 1612 Harmon Place Buy one drink, get one free of equal or lesser value. Valid on wine, beer, and cocktails. Limit one oer per person, with pin. Hilton Minneapolis/Ten 01 Social, 1001 S Marquette Avenue 25% discount on food and beverage on checks over $25. Special Thank You To: Hyatt Regency/Prarie Kitchen and Bar, 1300 Nicollet Mall Kraus-Anderson 20% o of the bill at Prairie Kitchen and Bar Marquette Plaza/Base Management Mortenson Construction Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Avenue The 614 Company Buy one beverage, get one free. 2017 Skipper Pin Loews Minneapolis Hotel, 601 N 1st Avenue Enjoy 10% o in Apothecary Bar & Lounge, Relevé Champagne Promotions Lounge, and Cosmos Restaurant at Loews Minneapolis Hotel Lok(e)l in IDS Center, 80 S 8th Street OFFERS AVAILABLE 20% o of one full priced item (excluding food) for the month of JULY 1 22 July For more event details, visit The Lowry, 2112 Hennepin Avenue WWW. AQUATENNIAL.COM $5.00 o of a $25.00 purchase. Peoples Organic in IDS Center, 80 S 8th Street $5 o of a purchase $25 or greater. Radisson RED, 609 S 3rd Street 15% all food and drink purchases at the OUIBar + KTCHN Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel/Milwaukee Road, 225 South 3rd Avenue BOGO! Enjoy a complimentary draft beer or house wine with the purchase of one. Enjoy outdoor patio and accessible parking. Easy walk to the many Aquatennial Events. One redemption per pin / per day. Shout House Rock N’ Roll Dueling Pianos, 110 North 5th Street Free cover charge with skipper pin Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore Street NE $2 o a pint in the Sociable Cider Werks Taproom 2017 Skipper Pin must be present to receive promotion. All oers valid July 1 – 22 unless otherwise noted. Expectations/Restrictions may apply on some specials, check with establishments for details. JUL 19 Events Schedule MPLS 2017 ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CENTERPOINT ENERGY Torchlight Parade WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 8:30 PM Aquatennial Blood Drive* WCCO-TV (90 S. 11th St), 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Need tips for parade night? Visit Aquatennial Tennis Classic* aquatennial.com/torchlightparade Canadian Pacific Plaza (120 S. 6th St), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM FRIDAY, JULY 21 Go Outside with Hennepin County Aquatennial Blood Drive* Hennepin County Government Center CBS Radio (625 S. 2nd Ave), 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM South Plaza (300 S. 6th St), 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM JUL Aquatennial Tennis Classic* 22 Loring Park Pre-Parade Family Fun Night Canadian Pacific Plaza (120 S. 6th St), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Loring Park, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Aquatennial Yoga with CorePower Yoga USTA Northern Rally the Family Tennis Lessons The Commons (425 Portland Avenue), 5:30 pm Loring Park, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show* Wilderness Inquiry Voyageur Canoe Rides Mississippi River, West River Road (between Loring Park, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Broadway & Plymouth Aves) 7:00 PM Target Fireworks Twin Cities Orthopedics Torchlight 5K 10:00 PM Hennepin Avenue beginning at SATURDAY, JULY 22 Basilica of St. Mary, 7:30 PM Twin Cities Carifest CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade Mississippi River, West River Road (between Broadway Hennepin Avenue from Basilica of St. Mary & Plymouth Aves), 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM to 5th St, 8:30 PM AquaJam (Open Skateboarding, Skateboarding Competition) THURSDAY, JULY 20 Boom Island (724 NE Sibley St), 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Downtown Farmers Market Pre-Fireworks Festivities (Kids zone, Live music, Hennepin County Government Center Food trucks & more) South Plaza (300 S. 6th St), 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM West River Parkway near Portland Ave, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM WHILE YOU’RE THERE Aquatennial Blood Drive* The Commons (425 Portland Ave), Target Fireworks Tune into Go96.3 FM and enjoy 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM West River Parkway near Portland Ave, 10:00 PM the soundtrack set to the Aquatennial Tennis Classic* Target Fireworks display. Canadian Pacific Plaza (120 S. 6th St), 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Get to the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade or Target Fireworks by MN Made Market bus or light rail with a FREE ride pass from Metro Transit. More info at JB Hudson Jewelers (901 Nicollet Mall), 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Aquatennial.com. Candid Canines Film Fest * Events occur multiples dates or at various times during Aquatennial. Share your photos with Visit AQUATENNIAL.COM for more information Target Field Station (335 N. 5th St), 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM #AQUATENNIAL Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show* ** Schedule subject to change Mississippi River, West River Road (between Broadway & Plymouth Aves), 7:00 PM For a full schedule of events visit AQUATENNIAL.COM THURSDAY THEMOSTEPIC MOVIES FAMILYDAY Starts at 7 pm Sunday, August 13 July 13: Inside Out 12-4 pm August 10: Finding Dory Enjoy free family activities August 24: Free Willy at a lake-like day in the city! JOINUSATTARGETFIELDSTATION www.mplsdowntown.com/gooutside #GoOutside MPLS 2017 For more information, EVENTS visit Aquatennial.com. MAP AQUATENNIAL EVENTS KEY CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade Target Fireworks Wednesday, July 19 | 8:30 pm-10:30 pm Saturday, July 22 | Festivities begin at 6 pm (Live Music, Kids 2017 Flagship Largest nighttime parade in Minnesota, with Zone, Food Trucks & more!) University of Minnesota football coach P.J. Fireworks at 10 pm Events Fleck as Grand Marshal. Hennepin Avenue West River Parkway between Portland Ave. & 3rd Ave Bridge beteween The Basilica of St. Mary & 5th St. Twin Cities River Rats AquaJam Aquatennial Blood Drive Twin Cities Carifest Aquatennial Water Ski Show Saturday, July 22 | 3 pm-8 pm Friday, July 21 | 9 am-3 pm Saturday, July 22 | 11 am-10 pm Thursday, July 20 | 7 pm Boom Island 3 CBS Radio (625 S. 2nd Avenue) 8 West River Road (Between Friday, July 21 | 7 pm Broadway & Plymouth) West Bank Road (Between Loring Park Pre-Parade Broadway & Plymouth) Food Trucks Family Fun Night Pre-Fireworks Kids Zone Saturday, July 22 4 3 pm-8 pm | Boom Island Wednesday, July 19 | 5 pm-7:30 pm Saturday, July 22 | 6 pm-10 pm Twin Cities Orthopedics Loring Park Torchlight 5K 6 pm-10 pm | West River Pkwy 9 West River Parkway Near Stone Wednesday, July 19 | 7:30 pm Arch Bridge Wilderness Inquiry Basilica of St.