Aquatennial | July 19th-22nd 2023
THE OFFICIAL CIVIC CELEBRATION OF
THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
WEDNESDAY JULY 19TH - SATURDAY JULY 22nD
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE, FAMILY FRIENDLY, AND OPEN FOR ALL TO ENJOY
Graphic courtesy of Minneapolis Aquatennial
The Minneapolis Aquatennial is the official civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis. Minnesota residents, workers and visitors have come to love and appreciate all that Minneapolis has to offer.
The Minneapolis Downtown Council proudly produces the Minneapolis Aquatennial each year.
Here are a few events that you can look forward to at this year’s celebration.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH
park market: the black market
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Commons
Stop by the Park Market during Aquatennial and enjoy great local products created by vendors of the Minneapolis Black Market.
USTA CARDIO TENNIS
5:30 pm - 7:30 PM
Loring Park
Enjoy an amazing and free workout with USTA Tennis in their Tennis Triples Cardio event. Triples is arguably the greatest game to play in the sport of tennis and is a signature Cardio Tennis game. Triples Tennis is fast moving, engaging, and accommodates 6-8 players per court with tons of touches on the ball. The Triples game is 3 VS. 3 with one player at net and 2 players on the baseline.
aquatennial torch light parade
7:30 PM
Nicollet from 12th Street to 4th Street
Join the community as they gather and watch floats, displays and bands march through the heart of mpls downtown. Plus, plus take in piano performances, games, Street Show performances and activities leading up to the festivities.
THURSDAY, JULY 2oth
minne-golf on nicollet
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Nicollet Mall
Celebrate Aquatennial by enjoying Downtown Thursday on Nicollet Mall! And don’t miss out on the FREE 9-hole Minne-Golf course representing iconic locations and experiences related to mpls downtown including our entertainment venues, famous buildings, Stone Arch Bridge, sports teams, murals, skyways, restaurant scene and neighborhoods. When you play Minne-Golf, you can register to a win a gift card to an amazing downtown establishment.
twin cities river rats
7:00 PM
West Bank of the Mississippi River
Enjoy the Twin Cities River Rats at Aquatennial! Take in a show on Thursday or Friday at 7 pm and enjoy high-flying skills and tricks on water skis just north of mpls downtown.
music in the park: chemistry set
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Commons
Enjoy plenty of live music during Aquatennial including a live performance by Chemistry Set at The Commons
friday, july 21st
PARK MARKET: INDIGENOUS MARKET
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Water Works Park
Stop by the Park Market during Aquatennial and enjoy great local products created by vendors of the Minneapolis Indigenous community.
alchemy 365 at aquatennial
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
This 50-minute class starts with a gradual, yet progressive warm up integrating fundamental yoga postures to get the body moving and the heart pumping. Our Cardio class peaks when you give it your all during a 20-minute stretch of maximum cardio. Class winds down with a dose of incredibly soothing stretching so you can walk away ready to conquer your day.
MINNESOTA TWINS VS CHICAGO WHITE SOX
7:10 PM
Target Field
The Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox at 7:10 pm on Friday, July 21 at Target Field. Enjoy a Twins home game during Aquatennial! For tickets, visit TwinsBaseball.com/Tickets.
saturday, july 22nd
twin cities carifest
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
West River Road between Plymouth Ave. & Broadway Ave.
For more than two decades, Twin Cities Carifest has been the premier Caribbean Festival featuring Caribbean food, music, arts, crafts, and a traditional carnival parade with colorful costumes and dance. Held along the banks of the Mississippi River, you can see the Minneapolis Aquatennial Target Fireworks!
aquajam
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge
This year’s event is taking place right along West River Parkway. Stop by and either take part or watch incredible skateboard just steps away from foods, beverages, shopping, live music and more, all leading up to the Target Fireworks at 10 pm.
target fireworks
10:00 PM
West River Parkway
Join the Minneapolis Aquatennial in celebrating another year of with the Target Fireworks, considered one of the top five annual fireworks displays in the nation. The event will take place at 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 22. Get there early! Space fills up pretty quickly at this beloved event along West River Parkway. Music and activities run from 6-10 pm.
Viewing Tips: Come early to get your viewing spot—bring sunscreen for the afternoon and bug spray for the evening. The best spots are between Gold Medal Park and the 3rd Avenue Bridge on West River Parkway.
While you’re there: Enjoy a show, tour or walk on the Endless Bridge at the Guthrie Theatre, learn about Minneapolis’ history at the Mill City Museum, enjoy a morning at the Mill City Farmers Market or a leisurely afternoon at Gold Medal Park.
CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION. WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
*Event information courtesy of Aquatennial Minneapolis Official Website.