Aquatennial News & Blogs
Keep up to date with all Aquatennial news and notes right here at the Aquatennial blog page. This news section includes stories from Aquatennial, daily recaps and more.
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2018 Aquatennial Blog | Saturday, July 21
The final day of the 2018 Aquatennial was amazing, featuring a jam-packed day at Aquatennial Skyline Fest, Lock & Dam tours, and pre-fireworks festivities leading up to Target Fireworks. >>Read More
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2018 Aquatennial Blog | Friday, July 20
Another great day full of Aquatennial events in downtown Mpls, including Alchemy 365 at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, the Aquatennial’s Fulton Downtown Thunderdome bike race and another Twin Cities River Rats Show! >>Read More
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2018 Aquatennial Blog | Thursday, July 19
We had a fun day of Aquatennial events on Thursday, including JB Hudson Family Fun Fest, CorePower Yoga and the Twin Cities River Rats’ first Aquatennial show. >>Read More
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2018 Aquatennial Blog | Wednesday, July 18
Enjoy a recap of the 2018 Aquatennial, which featured the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade, Life Time Torchlight 5K, and more. >>Read More
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2017 Aquatennial Blog | Saturday, July 22nd
The final day of the 2017 Aquatennial was amazing, featuring a jam-packed day leading up to Target Fireworks. >>Read More
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2017 Aquatennial Blog | Friday, July 21st
Another awesome day full of Aquatennial events in downtown Mpls, including Yoga at The Commons with CorePower Yoga and another Twin Cities River Rats Show! >>Read More
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2017 Aquatennial Blog | Thursday, July 20th
We had a beautiful day for all of our Aquatennial events on Thursday, including two brand new events this year! >>Read More
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2017 Aquatennial Blog | Wednesday, July 19th
Learn about opening day of the 2017 Aquatennial, which featured the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade, Twin Cities Orthopedics Torchlight 5K, and a whole lot more! >>Read More
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Gophers coach P.J. Fleck to Grand Marshal Aquatennial’s CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade
Come “Row The Boat” at the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade with Grand Marshal P.J. Fleck Next Wednesday, July 19 at 8:30 pm. >> Read More
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Opening Day is Less Than One Month Away!
The 2017 Aquatennial is quickly approaching, with opening night less than one month away! There are a ton of events on the first day of this year’s Aquatennial (Wednesday, July 19th) including the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade. >> Read More
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Aquatennial Blog | Saturday, July 23
Photo Credit: Sridhar Thayur
The 2016 Aquatennial wrapped up on Saturday with a big day filled with fan favorites as well as new events added to this year’s lineup. Get the full rundown of the Target Fireworks, Mess Hall, AquaJam and many others right here in our Saturday recap. >> Read More
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Nostalgia, Intricate Detail & Surprise Part Of Tonight’s Aquatennial Target Fireworks
The Target Fireworks are always a fan favorite, but when you hear the story about how much time the designer put into this annual display and why it means so much to him, you might enjoy them even more. Considered a top 5 annual fireworks display, the Target Fireworks will once again have innovative ideas and features on Saturday night. >> Read More
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Aquatennial Blog | Friday, July 22
Photo Credit: Kurt Moses Photography
Friday at Aquatennial featured the final day of the Aquatennial Blood Drive at IDS Center, the debut of the Big Waters Classic: Fulton Downtown Drag Race, Aquatennial Zumba presented by YWCA of Minneapolis at Peavey Plaza, the last finals at the Aquatennial Tennis Classic, and a viewing of Rocky at Target Field Station, among other events. >> Read More
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Aquatennial Blog | Thursday, July 21
Day 2 at the 2016 Aquatennial was highlighted by a pair of Twin Cities River Rats shows, the second year of Aquatennial Yoga presented by CorePower Yoga, the grand opening of The Commons, the first day of finals at the Aquatennial Tennis Classic and much more! Here is our recap of the events. >> Read More
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Aquatennial Blog | Wednesday, July 20
Get a rundown of all the happenings at the first day of the 2016 Minneapolis Aquatennial, including the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade, Twin Cities Orthopedics Torchlight 5K and much more right here in our Wednesday recap blog. >> Read More
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Tap Water Stations at Tonight’s CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade Will Help Spectators Stay Hydrated
Tonight’s Aquatennial’s CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade along Hennepin Avenue is taking place during one of the hottest days of the summer. To help everyone beat the heat, the City of Minneapolis will have drinking water stations along the parade route. Visitors are strongly advised to bring re-fillable water bottles so they can stay hydrated. >> Read More
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Join Us For The CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade
The CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade will be held Wednesday, July 20 from 8:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. As one of the biggest and brightest parades in the state and a Minneapolis Aquatennial flagship event, this one-of-a-kind display will light up Downtown Minneapolis with a procession of bands and entertainment units marching down Hennepin Avenue. >> Read More
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Aquatennial Volunteer Program Sponsored by U.S. Bank Continues To Thrive
