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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board present’s the
17th Annual Kite Festival. Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will
fly over frozen Lake Harriet! Fun family festival activities include
horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, fat bike demos, guided nature hikes, ice
fishing on the lake, and a marshmallow roast. Minnesota Kite Society experts
will demonstrate maneuvering spectacular kites throughout the day, offer their
expertise to kite flying enthusiasts and to those who are new to the pastime.
Bring your own kite, or buy an inexpensive one at the lake.
The Kite Festival is a FREE family
oriented, outdoor event which takes place on Sat., January 27, from noon to 4
pm. The Kite Festival is great for all ages and abilities. Held at the north
end of Lake Harriet near the Bandshell (4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway).
Free
lot parking is available on site, please keep in mind lots fill quickly,. Free, on-street parking is available throughout the neighborhood and shuttles
will be available leaving from Linden Hills Park (3100
W 43rd St. Minneapolis, MN 55410) from 11:45 am to 4 pm and from
Burroughs Elementary School (1601 W 50th St,
Minneapolis, MN 55419) from 11:45 am to 4 pm. West Lake Harriet Parkway
delays are expected. Allow ample time to find a spot and walk to the venue.
A huge thanks to our partners Linden Hills
Neighborhood Council and the East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood and sponsors
that help make the Kite Festival a success, especially TEA2 Architects, and
Renewal by Andersen
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