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Luminary Loppet
- When
- (Starts in 97 days)
- Where
- Minneapolis, MN
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- Date source
- Organizer site · loppet.org
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About this event
The Luminary Loppet is a candlelit walk, or ski when there's enough snow, around Lake of the Isles, lined with more than 1,200 glowing luminaries, ice sculptures and an enchanted forest. Fire dancers, hot cocoa and s'mores keep the route lively, and the Luminary Party afterward adds food trucks, beer and live music. It is the Loppet Foundation's largest fundraiser of the year, supporting programs that connect people to the outdoors.
Our take: Each start wave is capped and sells out, and parking around the lake is tight, so book early and use the free Metro Transit bus pass.
Parking
Street parking in the neighborhoods around Lake of the Isles
Good to know
6–10 PM
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