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Minneapolis Aquatennial (Minneapolis, MN) |
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Drawing over 800,000 spectators, participants, friends and families, this is the Official Civic Celebration of Minneapolis – the City of Lakes. With the nation’s fourth largest fireworks show, the state’s largest nighttime lit parade, the world’s largest purse prize triathlon and the only free outdoor music concert downtown, the Minneapolis Aquatennial is the 10 Best Days of Summer. Known for its Milk Carton Boat Races and Sandcastle Competitions, there is something for everyone.
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Holidazzle Parade (Minneapolis, MN) |
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Bringing warmth and wonderment to the heart of downtown Minneapolis during the holidays, the TCF Holidazzle Parade is a midwest tradition. A nightly parade from Thanksgiving to Christmas, this parade draws nearly 20,000 spectators per night with sparkling fairytale floats, magical music and over 250 costumed characters that glitter and glow with lights. With local celebrity grand marshals and a different band and choir each night, this parade is sure to be dazzling.
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Uptown Art Fair (Minneapolis, MN) |
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Drawing 300,000 art lovers to Uptown Minneapolis each year, this is one of the nation’s most prestigious Art Fairs. With 385 artists from all over the world, the Metris Uptown Art Fair was ranked #9 in the nation in 2004.
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St. Paul Winter Carnival (St. Paul, MN)
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Started in 1885, this Festival is proof that there is life in winter wonderlands. From famous ice palaces to giant snow slides to softball on ice, this eighteen day festival brings friends and families together each January.
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USA Cup Soccer Tournament (Blaine, MN)
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One of the largest annual youth soccer events in North America, this tournament brings 950 teams from 20 countries each July.
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Other events:
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- Tunes at Noon
- Alive After Five
- Great River Energy Bike Festival
- Blues Festival
- Hot Summer Jazz Festival
- Autumn Brew Review
- James Page Blubber Run
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