Come early and discover the Minneapolis Riverfront District. Take a walk around the riverfront and explore the Bridges of the Minneapolis Riverfront District, Mill Ruins Park, the Mill City Museum, and The Milwaukee Depot Complex. See the future home of The Guthrie Theatre with it’s endless bridge over West River Parkway, then cross the Stone Arch Bridge and follow the pathways through Father Hennepin Bluff Park to the cobblestones of Main Street where you can experience the history, shops and restaurants along Main Street and up along East Hennepin. At 3 PM, there will be music in the courtyard at St. Anthony Main and at 5:00 PM more music will begin on the Main Street stage. The day culminates in a spectacular fireworks display beginning at 10 PM.

2. Father Hennepin Bluff Park, Nicollet Island Park
and West River Parkway.

Bring your blankets, picnic baskets, Frisbees, friends and families to these Minneapolis Riverfront parks for a day of fun and exploration of the Minneapolis Riverfront District. If you are picnicking at Father Hennepin Bluff Park, it is a short walk to the Stone Arch Bridge to see the 10 PM Fireworks display. If you are at Nicollet Island or West River Parkway, just turn around at 10 PM and face the river to catch the Fireworks display.

3. Late Afternoon or Early Evening

After 6 pm take a drive to the riverfront to catch a movie or have a bite to eat at one of the many establishments on Main Street or East Hennepin. At 9:30, stroll to the riverfront and find your spot on the Stone Arch Bridge, along Main Street in front of St. Anthony on Main or along West River Parkway to watch the 10 PM fireworks display.