Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Weekend Happenings: Spirit of the Lakes Festival & Minneapolis Aquatennial

Spirit of the Lakes Festival

July 14, 15, & 16
Mound Bay Park
Thursday 7/14 5pm, Friday 7/15 5pm
Saturday Parade 10am - Fireworks at Dusk

Three days of family fun. Music, stage shows, games and entertainments for the kids, beer garden and tiki bar for the adults.

It all starts with the Boots and Badges Safety Fair on Thursday night followed by a Kiddie Parade and Family Friendly Entertainment. On Friday, you can dance under the stars from five until midnight or watch a scrimage of the North Star Roller Derby team!

Saturday is the big day. It starts with a Grand Parade at 10am. Enjoy the Art Fair, the Business Showcase, delicious food from carefully selected vendors, stage shows all day, music, fun and the best fireworks on Lake Minnetonka.

The Spirit of the Lakes Festival is a magical day of fun for everyone. Bring your family to Mound for fun 'By the Community and For the Community'.

Visit the Link above for a full listing of Festival Events.

Minneapolis Aquatennial Block Party

Friday, July 15
Nicollet Mall, between 3rd & 4th Streets

5:00pm to 11:00 pm

The block will be rockin' with Aquatennial's official kick-off. The 2011 talent line-up includes Headliner Tonic with The Irresistibles featuring Mick Sterling and Tim Mahoney on the Stanley stage.

Aquatennial is the official civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis. Entering its 72nd year, Minneapolis residents, workers, and tourists have come to love and appreciate all that the City of Minneapolis has to offer during the Aquatennial Festival. We invite you to join in the celebration and enjoy the Best Days of Summer, occurring July 15-23, 2011!

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