Float Fest presented by Bolton & Menk

Float Fest, presented by Bolton & Menk, is Mississippi Park Connection’s celebration of the river, from the river! Join us for a river-based community celebration bringing people together on the Mississippi River to enjoy recreation, connection, and time outdoors. This year, we have expanded programming designed for paddlers, floaters, families, and river lovers of all experience levels. The event celebrates the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area as a place for joy, exploration, and shared stewardship.
Bring your own boat, rent a Mississippi River Paddle Share kayak, paddle with a local organization, or join us on land for the festivities at Graco Park starting at noon! We hope to see you on the water or at the park on July 25!
Float Fest is supported by a network of community organizations that help advance the Paddle Share mission year-round. Together, we're creating more opportunities for people to experience and enjoy our waterways and make access to the river more equitable for all.
Float Fest is made possible through the collaboration and vision of:
City of Brooklyn Park
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Mississippi Park Connection
Mississippi Watershed Management Organization
National Park Service
Three Rivers Park District