Sister Cities Day

Come be part of our annual event where we celebrate over 40 years of being part of the Sister Cities program.

Come be part of our annual event where we celebrate over 40 years of being part of the Sister Cities program.

Join us as we celebrate all 12 of the Minneapolis Sister Cities with a FREE Ice Cream Social & gathering on Nicollet Island Pavilion, Minneapolis. This family event features multi-cultural entertainment, children activities, ice cream and refreshments. The event highlights all of Minneapolis’ International Sister Cities, with a special spotlight this year on the 25th anniversary of our Sister City with Harbin, China!

Sunday, July 16, 2017

1 - 5 p.m.
Nicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power Street, Minneapolis
FREE and open to the public 

MINNEAPOLIS SISTER CITIES OFFICIAL PROGRAM

1:00 p.m.     
Songs of Hope
Performing arts summer camp representing countries from around the world

1:45 p.m.
Japanese Dancers from Ibaraki City, Japan
Representing Ibaraki City, Japan

2:00 p.m.
Official Remarks
Recognition of 25th Anniversary of Minneapolis and Harbin, China Sister City Relationship

2:30 p.m.
Ha Family Lion Dance Troupe
Representing Harbin, China

3:00 p.m.     
Robert Everest
Locally acclaimed guitarist/singer/songwriter
Representing Tours, France

3:30 p.m.     
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca
Representing Cuernavaca, Mexico

4:00 p.m.    
Somali Museum Dance Troupe
Representing Bosaso, Somalia

4:30 p.m.
Tjärnblom - a Scandinavian-style string band     
Representing Uppsala, Sweden