Beachside Lantern Pop-Up
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Rooted in Water, this community gathering celebrates the Mississippi River through lanterns, music, and shared connection.
Join us for a night of lantern magic at Mississippi Watershed Management Organization on July 31st from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bring a lantern if you have one. Celebrate summer outside at dusk at the river’s edge. We will have a community song circle, sharing songs about water and celebrating creatures and plants that make the Mississippi home.
This event is free, but registration is required.
The Sacred Water Shared Future campaign is powered by you! The heart of this centennial celebration is the incredible variety of events planned and hosted by our partners — community groups, nonprofits, businesses, schools, and individuals who feel a connection to the Mississippi River.
We do not host events ourselves; instead, we serve as a central hub for river-focused activities happening across the Twin Cities throughout 2026.