Summer starts here
Event highlights this week
Healing Garden Festival
Northside
Date and time
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
2 - 7 p.m.
Location
Butterfly Grove Garden
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Summer Art Show Opening at Kickernick Gallery
Downtown
Date and time
Thursday, June 25, 2026
5 - 8 p.m.
Location
Kickernick Gallery
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Somali Independence Day Festival
Southside
Date and time
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Noon - 8 p.m.
Location
W. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Twin Cities Pride Festival
Downtown
Date and time
Saturday, June 27, 2026
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location
Loring Park
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Twin Cities Pride Parade
Downtown
Date and time
Sunday, June 28, 2026
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location
Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Fee-free events
Covered permit types include
- Commercial block event permits
- Tent permits for commercial block events
- Event food sponsor permits
- Short term food permits
- Seasonal food permits
- Farmers market licenses
- Outdoor amplified sound permits for standard and large events
- Temporary expansion
- Alcohol temporary permits
- Parade permits
What event organizers need to know
Event organizers still need to submit permit applications. Standard application timelines still apply. This program does not cover late fees.
Some events may need permits that are not listed here, and fees for those permits may still apply.
Costs not covered
Some event costs are not covered by this funding.
These may include:
- Security
- Portable restroom rental
- Barricade rental
- Waste management costs
Host an event
Join in on the excitement. We can help answer questions about eligible permits, event requirements and available support.
Contact us
Minneapolis 311
Business Licenses & Consumer Services
Community Planning & Economic Development
Phone
612-673-2080
Fax
612-673-3399
Address
Public Service Building505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday