Luminary Loppet

The Twin Cities’ most magical evening of winter

Saturday, February 13, 2027

Luminary Loppet

Register Schedule & Pass Pickup Event Map Party by Pryes Brewing Transportation FAQ

Light up your winter at the 23rd Annual Luminary Loppet! Join us for a magical candlelit adventure around Lake of the Isles, featuring 1,200+ glowing luminaries, spectacular ice sculptures, an enchanted forest, fire dancers, hot cocoa, and s’mores. Then keep the fun going at the Luminary Party with food trucks, Pryes Brewing beer, and live music. Gather your crew and make the Luminary Loppet your must-do winter tradition!

The Luminary Loppet is the Loppet Foundation’s largest fundraiser of the year – supporting our year-round programs as we live out our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. Learn more about the Loppet’s mission here.

GALLERY

Register

To avoid congestion, there are six start wave times for the Luminary Loppet:

6:00pm – 6:30pm – 7:00pm – 7:30pm – 8:00pm – 8:30pm

Loppet Foundation members receive early access to Luminary Loppet passes. Become a member to gain early access! Passes will go on sale to the general public this fall. Each start wave is capped, so remember to register early to get your preferred start time before the waves sell out. Participants may start at or after their registered start time (NOT before), and they may stay on the lake as long as they like.

Adult Ticket

Price Increase: Dec 9 | $35

$30

Register

Youth Ticket (age 4-16; 3 and under free)

Price Increase: Dec 9 | $15

$10

Register

Schedule

2026 Event Schedule

Luminary Loppet: 6pm – 10pm

Park Brook Elementary Choir (Enchanted Forest): 6:30pm

Sarina Partridge Community Singing (Icecropolis): 7:30pm

Fire Dancers (E. Lake of the Isles): 6pm – 9pm

Luminary Party presented by Pryes Brewing: 6pm – 10pm

Live Band – Nur-D: 6:30pm – 8 pm

Live Band – Some Shitty Cover Band: 8:20pm – 10pm

Food Trucks: 6pm – 10pm

S’mores Station Presented by Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design: 6pm – 10pm

Pryes Brewing beer service last call: 9:45pm

Pass Pickup

Passes must be displayed at all times during the event to gain access to the Luminary Loppet.

To ensure the quickest pickup experience, please have your check-in pass with the QR code included in your registration email displayed on your phone/device or printed out for our staff to scan. Picking up your pass ahead of time allows you to skip the registration tent lines.

Early Pass Pickup Locations:

Lunds in Uptown – 1450 W Lake Street

Friday, February 12th 5pm – 8pm
Saturday, February 13th 10am – 4pm

Lagoon Tent – Corner or W. Lake of the Isles Parkway & E. Bde Maka Ska Pkwy

Saturday, February 13th 4:30pm – 8:30pm

Evening of Event Pass Pickup:

Saturday, February 13th 6pm – 8:30pm

2026 Event Map

PARTY

Enjoy the ultimate winter party! Whether it’s your main event or the perfect finish, the Luminary Party presented by Pryes Brewing is ready for you. Warm you up with food from local foodtrucks, chill out with cold bevs from Pryes Brewing, and dance it out with live music.

Participants can look forward to a S’mores Station Presented by Albertsson Hansen Architecture and Interior Design, photo booths, fire pits, sponsor activations, Loppet merchandise for sale and more!

Get ready for a live DJ set with local legend NUR-D from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, then dance along with returning band, Some Shitty Cover Band from 8:20pm-10:00pm!

The Pryes Luminary Party is included with registration.

Transportation

Parking

Parking is available in the neighborhoods surrounding Lake of the Isles. Please note that these areas will likely be congested and we highly encourage alternative transportation! Please also be aware that the southwest section of Lake of the Isles Parkway will be closed from Dean Parkway to E. Bde Maka Ska Pkwy (See map for details). Minneapolis officials may implement Winter Parking Restrictions as needed.

For accessibility options and details please reach out to events@loppet.org. Parking passes are available upon request.

Alternative Transportation

Take the Bus(!): Metro Transit is providing FREE bus passes to/from the Luminary. Simply Fill out this brief form to receive your pass. Visit metrotransit.org and use their trip planner to find a route that works for you!

Bike: For those hardy Minnesotans that choose two wheels year-round, we’ll have bike racks available near the Luminary Party where you can lock your bike. Bring your own lock.

Rideshare: More information coming soon

Volunteer

Volunteer to work alongside great community members and help to make the Luminary Loppet come to life. Opportunities are available prior to and on the event weekend. Please dress appropriately according to the weather, as you will be outside.

If you are interested in a leadership position, please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@loppet.org.

*Please note that volunteers do not receive passes to the Luminary.

Volunteer Signup

VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEERS

What YOU Say About The Luminary Loppet

The Luminary is my favorite reason to live in Mpls in the winter. Every year I invite friends who live elsewhere to come for the weekend and experience the magic.

The Luminary makes me proud to be a Minnesotan.

I love to volunteer for the event with family and friends. I’m amazed how many people enjoy it every year.

This is my FAVORITE event in Minneapolis!!!!!!

I stumbled across it the first year I lived in Minnesota and participated by myself — the next year I brought my boyfriend, then I brought my fiance, and now I’m excited to go with my husband! The Loppet has been a cornerstone of my experience in MN and in my relationship!

We do it every year. Wouldn’t miss it for the world.

OUR SPONSORS

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Luminary Loppet

FAQ

Can I ski the Luminary?

Pending snow conditions, ski trails around the lakes will be groomed for skiing. If there’s not enough snow for grooming then it will be an all walking.

It's my first Luminary! What should I expect?

Thanks for joining us! The Luminarians have been hard at work to create gorgeous luminaries, there will be beer from Utepils Brewing, fire dancers and great music!

I bought a Luminary pass for a certain time, does that mean I have to come then?

Participants may start at or after their registered start time (NOT before), and they may stay at the Luminary as long as they like!

I can no longer attend, but found someone to take my ticket. Do I need to do anything?

We’ll miss you this year! You can transfer your ticket(s) to a friend. The instructions are how to do so can be found here.

What does my entry fee go towards?

Entry fees go towards the production of the event and The Loppet mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community!

Are there any special group discounts?

Email events@loppet.org if you’re part of a club to see if there’s a way for us to partner with each other.
As a way to recognize the Dakota land we run with and steward, all Indigenous people can participate in any Loppet event for free by emailing events@loppet.org and requesting a discount code

Who do I contact about the event if I have a question?

The Loppet Foundation
1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55422
events@loppet.org
612-604-5330
Registration: registration@loppet.org
Sponsorship: sponsorship@loppet.org

I have special accessibility requirements, who can I talk to about this?

Reach out to events@loppet.org and we can talk about how we can support you.

When and where can I pick up my pass?

We strongly encourage you to pick up your pass early! Details about when and where can be found in the schedule section.

Should I bring a flashlight?

Part of the magic of the event is experiencing the candlelight glow of the luminaries and as such, we ask that you do not bring any additional lights (flashlights, headlamps, etc).

Are dogs allowed at this event?

While we love your furry friends please leave them at home for these large Loppet events.

Will you have merchandise available for sale?

Yes! Come check out our awesome merch in the adventure shop at the Trailhead or at the Luminary Party

Do you accept cash?

We only accept credit and debit cards for any sales. The same applies to Utepils Brewing beer sales (one beer is included with your registration for participants 21+).