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When the snow melts and lilacs bloom, Minneapolis is ready to play. Savor the signs—and smells—of the season at one of the city's signature events.
Spring Awakening
Step into spring at Macy's-Bachman's Flower Display. This free annual event draws thousands with stunning floral sculptures and lush arrangements that awaken the senses.
Three Seasons in One
It's a sports fan's paradise. Through April, 3 of Minnesota's professional teams are in gear. Get in the game with tickets to Twins baseball, Timberwolves basketball and Wild hockey.
Earth Day
On Saturday, April 18, Minneapolis celebrates Earth Day. Join friends and neighbors in helping keep Minneapolis a beautiful place to live and play! Visit the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board website for a complete list of the day’s festivities.
Art in Bloom
A much-anticipated tradition in Minneapolis, this four-day exhibit runs Thursday, April 30 - Sunday, May 3 at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. You'll find the museum filled with professionally-crafted floral pieces created by individuals and garden club floral artists.
Festival of Nations
Visit the Saint Paul RiverCentre, April 30 - May 3, and join 90 different ethnic groups from around the world at one of the biggest and longest-running multicultural events in the country. Shop at the international bazaar, sample native foods, watch performances and more.
In the Heart of the Beast Mayday Festival
Every spring, this May Day Parade explodes into the streets of Minneapolis. Thousands line Bloomington Avenue near Powderhorn Park to watch a 200-person pageant composed of children, dancers, puppeteers and a live orchestra shake, rattle and roll. May 3, 2009
Art-A-Whirl
Find treasures at this open-studio and gallery tour of Northeast Minneapolis. It is an enticing event that calls and welcomes visitors who want to see the art being produced in chic Northeast. May 15 - 17, 2009.
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This epic art crawl showcases 400+ artists in studios, warehouses and storefronts in Northeast Minneapolis.
Head to downtown Saint Paul for the state's biggest Irish celebration. The parade starts at noon and travels down 4th Street to Rice Park.
USA Today named Lyndale Park near Lake Harriet one of the top-10 great places to inhale the scents of spring.
Friendly Faces
"And boy, are they [Minneapolis residents] friendly. People from both coasts will have to get used to the fact that when clerks ask how they are, they really want to know." New York Times, 2008 Read more
Food for Thought
"From venerable old favourites like Manny's Steak House {Now relocated to the posh W Hotel) to the hummus-stacked cases at Emily's Lebanese Deli, this city provides a staggering breadth of choice for any foodie interested in local cuisine" Winnipeg Free Press, 2008
Athletes 'R Us
"Approximately 22 percent of Minneapolis residents play golf. That's 113 percent more than average." Men's Health, 2008
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