Join us for our 11th annual Partner Paddle above the Falls on the North Mississippi! The paddle will highlight the history and future of the Mississippi River along the corridor from the Upper Harbor in North Minneapolis to the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock in Downtown Minneapolis, followed by a guest reception at Boom Island with appetizers and refreshments. Participants can look forward to a great day of stories and fun on the water! We are excited to co-host this event with Friends of the Lock & Dam (our event sponsor), the National Park Service, and Mississippi Park Connection.
When:
6/6/19 - 1:00 PM to 5:00 PMWhere: Boom Island Park (View Map)
Description:
Mississippi River Partner Paddle and Reception, sponsored by Friends of the Lock & Dam
Thursday, June 6th — 1pm-5pm
• 1pm — Shuttle departs Boom Island Park for the drive up to River Park in Brooklyn Park.
• 2pm — Boats embark and we begin our journey down the Mighty Mississippi — touching on some highlights along the way!
• 4pm — Reception at Boom Island with appetizers, beer, wine and refreshments, plus a light program highlighting our community's return to the river.
Friends and colleagues who are invested in the vitality, prosperity and accessibility of the Mississippi River will gather for an afternoon of paddling and connection. Our community above the Falls is reconnecting to the Mississippi River. This year's Partner Paddle will be a fun way to get out on the upper river in support of greater access for all!
We are also excited to share our vision for the future of Canoemobile and collective efforts to connect youth and adults alike to the Big River, while offering thanks to all of the partners who help us connect thousands of youth and community members to their local waterways.
