The Celebration of Minneapolis takes place July 19 – 22 and includes the popular signature events: the CenterPoint Energy Torchlight Parade on Wednesday and the Target Fireworks on Saturday.

The schedule includes free, family fun options such as outdoor movies, Twin Cities River Rats shows, musical performances, games and fitness activities, pop-up markets, fireworks, Kids Zone, AquaJam Skateboarding and SO much more.

Here are some of the highlights of the 2023 Minneapolis Aquatennial* A full schedule of events can be found at aquatennial.com/events. Check back for updates leading up to Aquatennial.

Aquatennial Celebration and Events

WEDNESDAY, JULY 19

Park Market: The Black Market – The Commons (425 Portland Ave. So), 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Go Outside: Summer Sessions (live music, giveaways, and more) – Hennepin Government Center South Plaza, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Music in the Park: Spaghetti Monetti and The Sauce – The Commons, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
USTA Cardio Tennis – Loring Park, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Loring Park Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Aquatennial Torchlight Parade – Nicollet from 12^th to 4^th Streets, 7:30 p.m.
Movies in the Park: “Best in Show” – The Commons, at 9:15 p.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Downtown Thursdays (food trucks, music, games, giveaways, and more) – Nicollet from Washington Ave. to 10^th Street, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Minne-Golf on Nicollet – Nicollet Mall, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Music in the Park: Chemistry Set – The Commons, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Go Outside: Movie Night – “Legally Blonde” at Target Field Station, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show – West River Road on Mississippi River between Broadway and Plymouth Avenues, 7 p.m.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Los Angeles Sparks – Target Center, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Park Market: Indigenous Market – Water Works Park, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Alchemy 365 outdoor fitness class at Aquatennial, Mpls Sculpture Garden, 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show – West River Road on Mississippi River between Broadway and Plymouth Avenues, 7 p.m.
Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox – Target Field, 7:10 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

USTA Cardio Tennis – Loring Park, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Upper St. Anthony Lock and Dam Open House – St. Anthony Falls Lock & Dam, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Twin Cities Carifest – West River Road between Plymouth and Broadway Ave 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Wilderness Inquiry Voyageur Canoe Rides and Fire Building – Boom Island Park, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
AquaJam Skateboarding –West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
City of Lakes Market – Chicago Mall between Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Mpls Craft Market – Chicago Mall between Guthrie Theater and Mill City Museum, 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Pre-Fireworks Festivities – live music – West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Kids Zone – Pre-Fireworks Festivities – West River Parkway near Water Works Park, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Minnesota Twins vs. Chicago White Sox – Target Field, 6:15 p.m.
Minnesota Lynx vs. Las Vegas Aces – Target Center, 7 p.m.
Target Fireworks – West River Parkway near Stone Arch Bridge, 10 p.m.