Enjoy an upcoming Police Band concert  

If you’d like to catch one of the Minneapolis Police Band’s concerts, here is a listing of upcoming free concerts.  

Aquatennial Torchlight Parade
Downtown Minneapolis on Hennepin Ave.
Wednesday, July 18
8:30 p.m.

Apple Valley Villa
14610 Garrett Ave., Apple Valley
Thursday, July 26
7:15 p.m.

Centennial Lakes
7499 France Ave. S., Edina
Sunday, July 29
7 p.m.

St. Anthony Parade
Location not available at this time
Friday, Aug. 3
7 p.m.

Formed in 1917, the band was initially composed of police officers only. In 1919, civilian members were allowed to join the ranks, and in 1969 the first women were admitted. The band's first parade was in the Armistice Day Parade November, 1918.  In 2007 the Minneapolis Police Band was inducted into the Minnesota State Music Hall of Fame. The marching band has been the official escort band for the Minneapolis Aquatennial Parade since the parade began in 1940.

For more information about the band, visit their website.

 

Published Jul. 18, 2012