Aquatennial – Torchlight Parade | Downtown Minneapolis

One of the premier summer parade events in the Midwest. Entries are expected to be entertaining, creative, energetic, and visually engaging for an evening audience. Spectators remember entries that are interactive, colorful, and fun.

The Minneapolis Aquatennial Torchlight Parade travels through the heart of downtown Minneapolis, featuring a vibrant nighttime route filled with illuminated entries, marching bands, floats, specialty units, and community organizations.