Minneapolis Aquatennial Comes Back July 19-22, Hosting Free Events All Weekend Long

By WCCO Staff, CBS Minnesota

July 5, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- The Minneapolis Aquatennial will set sail July 19-22, marking the civic celebration of the city with free events all weekend long.

Long-time, signature events -- like the Aquatennial Torchlight Parade and Target Fireworks -- are planned to make a return this year.

The Aquatennial Torchlight Parade is scheduled for Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m. along Nicollet Mall from 12th to Fourth Street, and the Target Fireworks are scheduled for Saturday, July 22 at 10 p.m. along the banks of the Mississippi on West River Parkway near the Stone Arch Bridge.

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