Minneapolis Aquatennial: Family

10:00am-4:00pm (CDT)
Thomas Beach, Lake Calhoun
Enjoy the Best Days of Summer on the beach at the Star Tribune Beach Bash. Come relax in the sun and surf or participate in classic Aquatennial events along the shoreline of Lake Calhoun, including the Xcel Energy Sandcastle Competition and Aquatennial Milk Carton Boat Races. Check back for future feature event information and materials to register for the Xcel Energy Sandcastle Competition and Aquatennial Milk Carton Boat Races.
Tag(s): Family

7:30pm (CDT)
Hennepin Avenue from the Basilica of St. Mary to Nicollet Island
Grab your running shoes and join Life Time Fitness for the Torchlight 5K. It doesn’t matter if you are a trained runner or just a beginner, enjoy this 5K open to all ages and abilities. For more information, registration materials, and course map, visit http://www.torchlight5k.com/
Tag(s): Family

8:30pm-10:30pm (CDT)
Hennepin Avenue between the Dunwoody College of Technology & 5th Street
Brighten up your summer with the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade. This one-of-a-kind parade will illuminate downtown with bands, floats, and fun for all ages. Check back for more information on parade entry registration and an announcement on this year’s Grand Marshall.
Tag(s): Family

9:00am-8:00pm (CDT)
Various locations throughout Minneapolis
Ready, set, go! Teams will race around Minneapolis following clues and participating in mental and physical challenges, with the top team winning $5,000. This MOST Amazing Race benefits The Salvation Army’s Bed and Bread Club helping to alleviate hunger and homelessness. For more information visit The Salvation’s Army website, http://thesalarmy.org/amazing-race/, or their Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/mostamazingrace
Tag(s): Family

6:00pm-10:00pm (CDT)
West River Parkway along the Mississippi River, Minneapolis
One of the largest annual firework shows in the country, the Target Fireworks will light up the Minneapolis sky with a spectacular pyrotechnic display in celebration of the 73rd Aquatennial. In addition to the amazing firework show at 10:00pm, enjoy pre-firework live music beginning at 6:00pm, between Portland Avenue and the 3rd Avenue Bridge. Keep watching http://www.aquatennial.com/for more information, including the pre-firework live music line-up.
Tag(s): Family

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