Water Works May 20 Virtual Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Announced

Via a May 11 e-announcement:

You're invited to join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Minneapolis Parks Foundation for a virtual grand opening of Water Works at Mill Ruins Park.

Thursday, May 20, 11:00-11:30am

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Water Works is a Minneapolis Riverfront park project overlooking St. Anthony Falls and the Stone Arch Bridge that brings new historic, cultural, and recreational amenities to the downtown Minneapolis riverfront and one of the most popular destinations in the region. While the park will open, the Water Works Park Pavilion (and future site of Owamni by the Sioux Chef) will not yet be open to the public.

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Live speakers will include: Tom Evers and Dorothy Bridges from the Minneapolis Parks Foundation;

Superintendent Al Bangoura and President Jono Cowgill, of the Minneapolis Park Board.

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Additional videos and voices from: Kate Lamers, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Project Manager - The Sioux Chef - Mayor Frey - Council Member Fletcher - Senator Champion - Doug Snyder, MWMO Executive Director - General Mills - Bank of America - Paul Reyelts, Minneapolis Parks Foundation Board Member and RiverFirst Campaign Committee Chair.

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Featured opening and closing performances to be announced!