Graduations & Commencements

The Minneapolis Convention Center is home to many graduation and commencement ceremonies throughout the year for schools from around the Twin Cities.

Upcoming Events

🎓 Dunwoody College
📅 May 24, 2022
⏰ 6 p.m.

🎓 Jefferson High School
📅 June 1, 2022
⏰ 7 p.m.

🎓 Kennedy High School
📅 June 2, 2022
⏰ 8 p.m.

🎓 Minneapolis Public Schools
📅 June 11, 2022
⏰ 11 a.m. (Wellstone High School)
⏰ 2 p.m. (North High School)
⏰ 5 p.m. (Henry High School)
⏰ 8 p.m. (Roosevelt High School)

🎓 Minnesota Connections Academy
📅 June 11, 2022
⏰ 2 p.m.

🎓 MN Transitions Charter School
📅 June 11, 2022
⏰ 10 a.m. (Banaadir Academy)
⏰ 12:30 p.m. (MTS Secondary)
⏰ 3 p.m. (MNVS)

🎓 Minneapolis Public Schools
📅 June 12, 2022
⏰ 11 a.m. (Edison High School)
⏰ 2 p.m. (Heritage High School)
⏰ 5 p.m. (Washburn High School)

📍 Minneapolis Convention Center

Know Before You Go

Masks or cloth face coverings are optional for visitors to the Minneapolis Convention Center. Individual events at the MCC may still institute individual mask and/or vaccine/testing requirements. For more information on MCC health & safety protocols, please go here.

Public Event Parking

We've partnered with four City of Minneapolis parking ramps to increase attendee options & streamline guest services

Public Event Parking Options

Health & Safety Information

At the MCC, our first priority is always the health and safety of our guests and team members.

Minneapolis Convention Center 2022 Updates

A look at recent news and updates from the largest convention center in the Upper Midwest.

Skyway System

The Skyway System is a convenient way for you to connect to the MCC building, restaurants & hotels, all while staying indoors

Minneapolis Skyway Guide

Accessibility

The MCC is highly accessible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. The facility includes locations for easy curbside drop-off along 2nd Ave., automatic building entrances, automatic 3rd Ave. Parking Ramp doors, and wheelchair-accessible elevators and bathrooms.

Guest Services and Security

At the Minneapolis Convention Center, we believe the great experience you provide in your events should be extended to attendees even after the meeting is done. That's why we offer high-quality services to ensure your attendees make the best of their experience in Minneapolis.