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Summer is rolling and in case you missed it, we launched a weekly events calendar last week. Every Friday, our newsletter will feature what's happening around town.
- Of note: Saturday is Juneteenth. Check out our guide to local celebrations around our newest federal holiday.
Here's what else is on tap this weekend:
π¨ The Stone Arch Bridge Festival returns to the downtown side of the bridge on Saturday and Sunday, with nearly 200 artist booths, food, live music and more. Want a preview? We'll be there Saturday morning sharing highlights on our new Instagram @axiostwincities.
π· #WelcomeBackStPL events continue this weekend with haunted walking tours, a jazz and blues concert series and RoseFest 2021, a 90-minute tasting session with eight samples of rose.
π² Noteworthy Parking Lots of Minneapolis Bike Tour, hosted by urban geographer Bill Lindeke, returns Saturday after six years for a 5-mile ride to "see how parking lots are fairing in today's modern world."
π "Back to the '50s Weekend" takes over the State Fairgrounds Friday through Sunday with 12,000 street rods, custom and classic cars, all dating from 1964 and earlier.
π―ββοΈ Watch the Grand Day Parade at the St. Louis Park Parktacular Festival on Saturday, with a local business expo and food trucks to follow.
Have an event you think we should cover? Send it our way at [email protected].

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