Join us for the Minneapolis Aquatennial Celebration!!

Schedule of Events:

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Chameleon Market at Aquatennial - Chicago Mall (between Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum)

Chameleon provides a downtown retail platform where inclusive communities are fostered, diverse entrepreneurs can thrive, and small businesses are celebrated. Chameleon supports entrepreneurial success through networking/training, pop-ups, and brick-and-mortar shops. Join us to champion entrepreneurs in our network and discover great products from skincare to snacks, accessories to art, and more!”

10:00 am - 10:00 pm: Twin Cities Carifest - West River Road between Plymouth Ave. and 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!Follow Twin Cities Carifest on Facebook or on Twitter for more information.

10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Loring Park Art Festival - Loring Park

Since 2000, Loring Park Art Festival has combined creative expression and community connectedness to surprise and delight all who attend. With beautiful ponds and formal gardens, Loring Park makes an idyllic spot to celebrate art, music, food and entertainment for two days each summer in downtown Minneapolis.

The event features 140 visual artists selling original work, with something for everyone. Visitors will encounter strolling musicians, scheduled stage performances, engaging children's activities, adventurous culinary options and the Fulton Beer Garden.

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: MN Cars and Coffee Show  - West River Parkway near 3rd Avenue Bridge

Enjoy live music, festivities and more leading up to the Target Fireworks show! Grab your spot early and check out the MN Cars and Coffee show on West River Parkway.

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Aquatennial ambassadors Organization Coronation - Ted Mann Concert Hall, University of Minnesota West Bank

The Coronation of the Aquatennial ambassadors will be held at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota where the 2023 Queen of the Lakes, Aquatennial Princesses, Commodore and Captains will be announced. The program plans are all in place and it will be another entertaining event! Tickets can be purchased through University of Minnesota Ticket Office at 612-624-2345 b.For more information visit https:www.aquatennialambassadors.com/events 

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: AquaJam - West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge

An Aquatennial classic event is back! Join us for AquaJam, a legacy event that was a popular Aquatennial destination during the 1980s. This year's event is taking place right along West River Parkway. Stop by and either take part or watch incredible skateboard from 3-5 pm, and then stick around because just steps away there will be foods, beverages, shopping, live music and more, all leading up to the Target Fireworks at 10 pm.

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm: Mpls Craft Market and Mpls Vintage Market - Chicago Mall (between Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum)

Minneapolis Craft Market and Minneapolis Vintage Market is popping up at Aquatennial with a huge marketplace of local makers. Shop jewelry, clothing, woodwork, home goods, print-making and more, all handmade by designers and makers of the North.

6:10 pm: Minnesota Twins vs. Washington Nationals - Target Field

The Minnesota Twins host the Washington Nationals at Target Field. Enjoy a Twins home game during Aquatennial!

10:00 pm: Target Fireworks - 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 26. Get there early! Space fills up pretty quickly at this beloved event along West River Parkway. Music and activities run from 6-10 pm. Plus, listen to the pyro-musical while watching the Target Fireworks.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.