MINNEAPOLIS - The Basilica of St. Mary will be rocking once again, as the two-day Cities 97 Basilica Block Party returns to Minneapolis.
The annual event started in 1995 as a fundraiser to help restore the Basilica of St. Mary. The tradition has continued ever since, with proceeds helping to preserve the historic Basilica, and support the Basilica's St. Vincent de Paul outreach program.
Nick Jordan kicking off @BasilicaBP! Who are you looking forward to seeing tonight?#basilicablockparty pic.twitter.com/DX2S1aE3TM
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 7, 2017
These guys can dance!
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 7, 2017
Local artist Nick Jordan at @BasilicaBP pic.twitter.com/HzApxqfJBs
.@TheRoosevelts drawing a crowd to the main stage!#basilicablockparty pic.twitter.com/052RzmW6Rf
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 7, 2017
.@JJandTheHunger looking and sounding sharp at @BasilicaBP!#stayhungry#basilicablockparty pic.twitter.com/w57el83q2K
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 7, 2017
Waiting for @andrewmcmahon in the Wilderness to start at @BasilicaBP! pic.twitter.com/P1th7rrrd9
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 8, 2017
.@andrewmcmahon killin' it at @BasilicaBP! #basilicablockparty pic.twitter.com/zH4iVVHgPQ
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 8, 2017
Up close and personal with @andrewmcmahon @BasilicaBP #basilicablockparty pic.twitter.com/XT44zGCB0N
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 8, 2017
Another local favorite, @NIGHTMOVESMPLS wraps up their set at @BasilicaBP #basilicablockparty pic.twitter.com/usltwxMVqK
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 8, 2017
@TheShins have arrived in #mpls! @BasilicaBP pic.twitter.com/Ob1vzTTdVv
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 8, 2017
.@brandicarlile and the #mpls skyline... Not a bad night at @BasilicaBP pic.twitter.com/ouMabqvELx
— KARE 11 (@kare11) July 8, 2017
The line-up is as follows:
Friday, July 7
Great Clips Stage:
5:20 The Roosevelts
6:10 John Paul White
7:30 NEEDTOBREATHE
9:00 Brandi Carlile
PreferredOne Stage
5:45 Cobi
7:15 Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness
8:45 The Shins
Star Tribune Stage
5:10 Nick Jordan
6:15 Jaedyn James & the Hunger
7:20 Night Moves
Saturday, July 8
Great Clips Stage
5:20 Julia Brennan
6:10 Ben Rector
7:30 Gavin DeGraw
9:00 WALK THE MOON
PreferredOne Stage
5:45 Enemy Planes
7:15 Walk Off The Earth
8:45 AWOLNATION
Star Tribune Stage
5:10 American Housewife
6:15 Jackson & The Roosters
7:20 Nooky Jones
Metro Transit is offering free rides to Basilica Block Party ticket holders. For parking, you can pay $5 to park at Minneapolis Community & Technical College, or you can park at Walker Art Center, Dunwoody Institute and other downtown ramps.
Gates open at 5 p.m. each night. For more details and ticket information, visit the Basilica Block Party's website.