Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Minnesota, central USA.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 6 (GMT - 5 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
- Electricity
- 110 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
St Paul Winter Carnival
January
Expect parades, ice carvings, winter activities.
Downtown St Paul
Website: www.winter-carnival.com
Festival of Nations
April/May
Multicultural celebration with food, dance and folk art demonstrations.
RiverCenter, St Paul
Website: www.festivalofnations.com
Juneteenth Celebration
June
Celebration of black American culture.
Theodore Wirth Park
Website: www.juneteenth.com
Minneapolis Aquatennial
July
Water-themed summer festival.
Downtown Minneapolis and other venues
Website: www.aquatennial.org
A Taste of Minnesota
July
A weekend of food and music festival coinciding with 4 July celebrations.
State Capitol, St Paul
Wwebsite: www.tasteofmn.org
Minnesota State Fair
August/September
Entertainment, music, dancing, competitions, food and drink.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St Paul
Website: www.mnstatefair.org
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
August-October
Re-created 15th-century village, crafts, food, entertainment.
Shakopee
Website: www.renaissancefest.com/MRF
European Oktoberfest
September
Celebration of Minneapolis’ European roots with traditional foods, beer, music and dance.
St Anthony Historic District, Minneapolis
Website: www.minneapolisoktoberfest.com
Twin Cities Marathon
October
From the HHH Metrodome in Downtown Minneapolis to the State Capitol, St Paul.
Website: www.mtcmarathon.org
Holidazzle parades
November-December
Pre-Christmas festivities include choirs, marching bands and floats.
Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis
Website: www.holidazzle.com
