Bands
It's almost time for the 16th annual Cities 97 Basilica Block Party--July 9 and 10, 2010.
Check back in April for ticket information and band lineup.
Tickets
Tickets go on sale in April 2010.
Info: About Us
Music for the masses!
The Cities 97 Basilica Block Party is the musical event of the summer! We're celebrating our 16th year and inviting 25,000 friends to gather at the historic Basilica of Saint Mary for great music, food and community. Join us July 9 and 10 for the bands, the beer, and the summer fun!
Raffle
Congratulations to the 2009 Basilica Block Party Raffle Winners
| Item | Amount | Name | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cash | $10,000 | Traci Schwagel |
| 2 | Cash | $1,000 | Donna Krisch |
| 3 | Cash | $100 | Barbara Mundis |
| 4 | Cash | $100 | Naomi Gardner |
| 5 | Cash | $100 | Melanie Rettie |
| 6 | Cash | $100 | Amy Christianson |
| 7 | Cash | $100 | Erin Ryan-Mosley |
| 8 | Cash | $100 | Pamela Wirkkale |
| 9 | Cash | $100 | Greg Beale |
| 10 | Cash | $100 | Monaliza Tholkes |
| 11 | Cash | $100 | Jan Lanky |
| 12 | Cash | $100 | Marc Reed |
| 13 | Sun Country | Tickets | John McDonald |
| 14 | Wolfgang Puck G.C. | $100 | Sue Nyhammer |
| 15 | Cara Irish Pub G.C. | $100 | Jasa white |
| 16 | 5 Guys G.C. | $180 | Caitlin Hartman |
For additional information please contact Meghan Gustafson at mgustafson@mary.org
Sponsors
For 2010 Sponsor information, please contact jean@jrimarketing.com or 952-294-4651.
Battle of The Bands
For more information about the 2010 Basilica Block Party Battle of the Bands, please e-mail kris@247events.net.
Volunteer
Looking for a fun volunteer opportunity?
We are looking for help! If you are interested in volunteering, please call 612.317.3457 or e-mail us at blockparty@mary.org.
Info: Happy Hour
Kick it off early at the Sun Country Happy Hour at The Basilica!
Gather your friends and head on over for Happy Hour at the Cities 97 Basilica Block Party. Celebrate Minnesota music with an acoustic set by fabulous Sun Country artists and Tyrone Wells. Thanks to Trinchero Family Estates wines, you can also taste six great wines for $10.
Info: Message from Pastor
A message from the Pastor of The Basilica of Saint Mary...
Please join me for the 16th annual Cities 97 Basilica Block Party on July 9 & 10! We'll be hosting 25,000 friends and family at The Basilica of Saint Mary in downtown Minneapolis with "Music for the Masses"—a weekend of community and great entertainment—and you're invited!
You'll enjoy the music, food, beverages, and positive energy of the more than 1,600 wonderful volunteers who make this weekend safe and fun year after year. We had our first rainstorm last year and still ended the evening with a great Ziggy Marley concert!
The annual Basilica Block Party helps to fund the ongoing preservation and restoration of our historic, 100-year-old church. Your support of the Block Party protects the foundation that enables this incredible faith community to fulfill its mission of welcome and support to its parishioners and all those in the larger community. The Basilica is growing every year, and its 5,800 parish families are more than double the 2,400 in 1995. The Basilica Block Party introduces many young people to our parish. They like what they see, and they stay with us.
The Basilica of Saint Mary has been "more than a church for more than a century." In addition to meeting the spiritual needs of our parish, The Basilica serves as a refuge for the poor, a gathering place for people of all faiths and races, and as a center for the arts.
Join me at the Cities 97 Basilica Block Party Friday and Saturday July 9 & 10! You'll have a great time, and you will support our beautiful, historic-landmark church. Thank you!
Rev. John M. Bauer
Pastor, The Basilica of Saint Mary
Info: Parking & Direction
Driving Directions
Via Interstate 94 - Westbound
Take the Hennepin / Lyndale exit (Exit 231B).
Go North (right) on Lyndale / Hennepin and North on Hennepin to N 17th Street.
Via Interstate 94 - Eastbound
Take the Lyndale Avenue exit (Exit 231A) towards Hennepin.
Stay in the left lane.
Turn Left onto Dunwoody Blvd.
Via Interstate 394 - Eastbound
Take the Dunwoody Blvd exit (Exit 8A).
Go East (right) on Dunwoody Blvd to N 17th Street.
Via Interstate 35W - Northbound
Follow the I94 West exit (Exit 17B).
Go North (right) on Lyndale / Hennepin and North on Hennepin to N 17th Street.
Via Interstate 35W - Southbound
Take I94 West exit (Exit 17B).
Stay in the right lane.
Go North (right) on Lyndale / Hennepin and North on Hennepin to N 17th Street.
Parking
Public Parking is available for a fee at the Walker Art Center, Dunwoody Institute, St. Mark’s Cathedral and other downtown area parking ramps. Free parking is available at the MCTC Ramp with purchase of a VIP ticket. Present your VIP ticket at the gate when entering the parking ramp.