City Of Minneapolis: Open Streets Minnehaha Returns Sunday, Oct. 24

Press release from the City of Minneapolis:

October 21, 2021

Open Streets Minnehaha takes places 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24 – the third and final Open Streets event of the 2021 season.

The family-friendly event will span Minnehaha Avenue from East Lake Street to East 46th Street. The section of Minnehaha will be closed to motor vehicle traffic, providing people the opportunity to enjoy the street in a car-free environment.

Highlights include a large artisan market with nearly 50 local artists and 150 vendors representing local businesses and community groups. There will be a vaccination site where people can get a COVID-19 vaccine or flu shot. Our Streets Minneapolis recommends that all event attendees are vaccinated to protect against COVID-19. Mask wearing is encouraged in crowded areas or enclosed spaces. Unvaccinated people are asked to wear a mask at all times.

More than 100 volunteers, community partners and sponsors participated in the 2021 Open Streets Minneapolis season. Opens Streets Minneapolis is a City of Minneapolis event hosted by Our Streets Minneapolis.

This press release was produced by the City of Minneapolis. The views expressed here are the author’s own.