Minneapolis Aquatennial

Thank you to our Sponsors, Volunteers, Participants & Spectators for making the 2011 Minneapolis Aquatennial a success!  We look forward to seeing everyone next year for The Best Days of Summer occurring July 13 - 21, 2012. 

Friday, July 15th
Aquatennial Block Party

Sunday, July 17th
Star Tribune Beach Bash featuring the Xcel Energy Sandcastle Competition and Aladdin Milk Carton Boat Races

Wednesday, July 20th
CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade

Saturday, July 23rd
Target Fireworks with pre-fireworks festivities

Welcome to the 2011 Minneapolis Aquatennial Festival! 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!

Join in the fun at the 72nd annual Minneapolis Aquatennial.  There are many ways to get involved - register for one of the events, come enjoy the many free Aquatennial events, or volunteer. 

Visit us on Facebook and share your favorite Aquatennial memory!www.facebook.com/Aquatennial

The 2011 Aquatennial Skipper Pin is here! 

With the purchase of your collectible Skipper Pin you'll be able to enjoy exclusive offers for Skipper Pin holders.  Act quickly as Skipper Pins sell out.

Skipper Pin Specials offered by:

• CenterPoint Energy
• Comfort Suites Mpls
• Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant
• Hard Rock Cafe Mpls
• Hell's Kitchen
• Hilton Minneapolis
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites (Downtown Mpls Convention Center)
• Indulge & Bloom
• Mill City Museum
• Shout House Dueling Pianos
• The Bakken Museum
• The Marquette Hotel
• The Melting Pot
• The Salvation Army: The MOST Amazing Race
• Tommy Carvers Gardens of Flowers