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June 2023
Volunteers needed for Celebrate Northeast Parade
The Celebrate Northeast Parade relies on the help of more than 80 volunteers every year to make this family-friendly summer event come to life. This is a great opportunity for friends, families and coworkers to get together and support the 94-year-old community tradition. To help: www.mplschamber.com/parade or contact the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce at 612-370-9100 or parade@mplschamber.com. The parade will be held Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-9 pm.
Find out more »Celebrate Northeast Parade 2023
The 94th Celebrate Northeast Parade will be held Tuesday, June 20, 6:30-9 pm. The parade is the largest one-day event in Northeast Minneapolis drawing 5,000 people to Central Avenue. 2023 parade officials: Grand Marshal: Mike Iacarella; Business Ambassador: Siwek Lumber and Millwork; Arts Ambassador: Solar Arts Building; Community Ambassador: Pat Vogel. Parade route is on Central Ave. NE between 27th and 18th avenues. Info: www.mplschamber.com/parade or 612-370-9100.
Find out more »Youth events at Pierre Bottineau Library
Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE, offers the following summer events for youth. Register online hclib.org or call 612-543-6850. Questions: 612-543-6850 or 612-543-KNOW (5669) Stories with The Museum of Russian Art: Wednesday, June 21, 10-10:30 am. Come for a story and art project to take home. You will have a chance to explore nesting dolls from the museum’s collection. Free. Registration required. Lego lab: Monday, June 26, 4:30-7 pm. Calling all future engineers and architects! The library has the…
Find out more »2023 Jamboree
The Columbia Heights Jamboree will be celebrated Wednesday, June 21-Sunday, June 25. Wednesday, June 21: Todd Estrem Tasty Medallion Hunt: Clues posted at 11 am and 5 pm at Tasty Pizza until found. Cash prize: $1,000. Thursday, June 2: Carnival: 5-11 pm; Lions Beer Garden: 5-11 pm; Mad Mike's Funhouse and Rockstar Bob's Rock Show: 7 pm at the Beer Garden; Friday, June 23: Carnival: 3 pm-Midnight; Lions Beer Garden: 3 pm-Midnight; Jamboree Parade: 6-8 pm; Saturday, June 24: Carnival:…
Find out more »Traveling Puppet Wagon performances
Columbia Heights kids in grades 4-8 present free Puppet Wagon peformances at local parks every Thursday (Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE) and Friday (Ramsdell Park, 4956 Johnson St. NE) June 9-Aug. 11. Shows start at 10 am and run approximately 30 minutes. No shows July 6 and 7.
Find out more »Share the River Nordeast
Share the River Nordeast is back June 22 at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Stop by anytime between 5-8 pm for a free introductory canoe ride on the Mississippi River, then grab a free cookie and enjoy a variety of fun and educational activities at MWMO's Stormwater Park and Learning Center. Family-friendly event for kids and adults of all ages. (Note that you must weigh at least 30 lbs. in order to fit in the provided life…
Find out more »Northeast dog parade
Line up for the Northeast dog parade, Friday, June 23, 5:30-7:30 pm. Show up at Riverplace, 43 Main St. SE, with your costumed canine, or just watch. Local businesses sponsor and provide dog-themed giveaways to participants and observers. Sponsored by Nicollet Island East Bank Neighborhood Association.
Find out more »Logan Park bike rodeo
Saturday June 24, 1-3 pm, Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE. Hop on your bike and celebrate bike riding. Learn how to ride a bike. Try out the bicycle obstacle course, designed with kids and new riders in mind. Face painting, kids' activities, free snacks. Raffle to win one of 2 bikes or 10 helmets. Free bike and helmet safety checks. Volunteers needed: lpna@loganparkneighborhood.org. Sponsored by Logan Park Neighborhood Association and Pedal Power.
Find out more »The Burning of Greenwood
Tulsa, Okla., 1921. John and Loula Williams are proud business owners in the bustling Greenwood district. By day they operate a popular confectionery, and at night they run the Williams Dreamland Theater, showing the latest moving pictures to the many residents of the area. But one day, an all-too-familiar scene plays out: A white woman screams. A Black man runs away in fear. Presented by nimbus theatre. Tickets $5-$50, sliding scale. Performances at the Crane Theater, 2303 Kennedy St. NE,…
Find out more »Exchange Club spring speakers series
The East Minneapolis Exchange Club presents its Spring Speaker Series, held Wednesdays, 12 pm in the community room at Elsie's, 729 Marshall St. NE. The hourlong free event includes an optional $15 lunch and a short presentation by a community member. June 7: Patrick Felicetta, President, DeLaSalle High School. RSVP required to Paul at 612-242-1059 or Tom at 612-597-4194.
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