2018 Aquatennial Blog | Thursday, July 19
Day 2 of the 2018 Aquatennial was one plagued by the fear of rain. In typical fashion, the Aquatennial team handled this fear with ease and professionalism. We endured the light rain and continued...
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Day 3 welcomed another new event to the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Aquatennial’s Fulton Downtown Thunderdome took place at the Fulton Taproom in downtown Minneapolis. This criterium format...
View Article2018 Aquatennial Blog | Saturday, July 21
Day 4 of the 2018 Minneapolis Aquatennial was truly one that every Minnesotan can be proud of. Hundreds of thousands of people congregated in downtown mpls to wrap up this extraordinary 4-day...
View Article2019 Aquatennial Blog | Wednesday, July 24
We’re only one day into the 2019 Minneapolis Aquatennial and the 80th celebration is already one to remember. We got the Aquatennial action kicked off at the IDS Center with the Aquatennial Blood...
View ArticleAnnouncement by the Mpls Aquatennial
Announcement by the Mpls Aquatennial July 2, 2020 It is Aquatennial time, and we will miss seeing you in person this year. Our community continues to navigate the realities of COVID-19 and its impacts...
View ArticleCanoe Derby connected MN communities during early Aquatennial years
Canoe Derby connected MN communities during early Aquatennial years The Mississippi River weaves its way from Bemidji to Minneapolis, covering 450 miles and connecting countless towns along the way....
View ArticleCarifest recipes
Carifest Recipes The Carifest organizers shared some of their favorite recipes with Aquatennial. Check out some of these incredible dishes and offerings as you celebrate the 2020 Aquatennial. Jerk...
View Article2021 Aquatennial sets sail July 21-24
Aquatennial, the Official Civic Celebration of the City of Minneapolis, is getting ready to set sail with two dozen events taking place from Wednesday, July 21 through Saturday, July 24. This year’s...
View Article2022 Aquatennial sets sail July 20-23
2022 Aquatennial sets sail July 20-23 On this first day of summer, the organizers of the Aquatennial are delighted to announce the 2022 lineup of events. The 83rd Aquatennial, the official civic...
View ArticleLegendary Female Athletes to serve as CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade...
CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Title IX with 6 Grand Marshal honorees The CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade will kick off Aquatennial on Wednesday, July 20...
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