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SUMMARY:Luminary Loppet
DESCRIPTION:Luminary LoppetThe Twin Cities’ most magical evening of winter\nPurchase TicketsVolunteer\n							\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Saturday\, February 13\, 2027\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Luminary Loppet\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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! \nThe 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nGALLERY \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				To avoid congestion\, there are six start wave times for the Luminary Loppet: \n6:00pm – 6:30pm – 7:00pm – 7:30pm – 8:00pm – 8:30pm \nEach 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n    Adult Ticket\n    Price Increase: Dec 9 | $35\n  \n  \n    $30\n    Register\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n	\n    Youth Ticket (age 4-16; 3 and under free)\n    Price Increase: Dec 9 | $15\n  \n  \n    $10\n    Register\n  \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Schedule \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2027 Event Schedule\n6pm – 10pm: Luminary Trail\n6pm – 9pm: Fire Dancers (E. Lake of the Isles) \n6:30pm: Park Brook Elementary Choir (Enchanted Forest) \n7:30pm – 8:30pm: Community Singing with Annie and Linnea (Icecropolis) \n6pm – 10pm: Luminary Party presented by Pryes Brewing\nLive Bands to be announced! \nFood Trucks: \n\nFair Faves\nGerhard’s Brats\niPierogi\nKCM Egg Rolls\nMami Churros & Creamery\n\nFree S’mores Station \n9:45pm: Pryes Brewing beer service last call \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Pass Pickup\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Passes must be displayed at all times during the event to gain access to the Luminary Loppet. \nTo 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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Early Pass Pickup: \nLunds in Uptown – 1450 W Lake Street \n\nFriday\, February 12th 5pm – 8pm\nSaturday\, February 13th 10am – 4pm\n\n\nEvening of Event Pass Pickup: \nSaturday\, February 13th 6pm – 8:30pm \n\nLagoon Tent (click for map)\nEuclid Tent (click for map)\nNorth Isles Tent (click for map)\nPenn Tent (click for map) \nW. 28th Tent (click for map)\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				2027 Event Map Coming Soon!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Transportation\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Take the Bus(!): Metro Transit is providing FREE bus passes to/from the Luminary. Get your free Metro Transit passes here! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nRideshare: Getting dropped off at the event is a great way to avoid parking and congestion around Lake of the Isles. We recommend getting dropped off somewhere on the east side of the lake\, at least a few blocks away\, and then walking over. \nDrive/Park: 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. \nFor accessibility options and details please reach out to events@loppet.org. Parking passes are available upon request. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				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. \nIf you are interested in a leadership position\, please contact our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@loppet.org. \n*Please note that volunteers do not receive passes to the Luminary. \n			\n				Volunteer Signup\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nVOLUNTEER \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nVOLUNTEERS \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What YOU Say About The Luminary Loppet\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					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. \n					\n					 \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					The Luminary makes me proud to be a Minnesotan. \n					\n					 \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					I love to volunteer for the event with family and friends. I’m amazed how many people enjoy it every year. \n					\n					 \n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					This is my FAVORITE event in Minneapolis!!!!!! \n					\n					 \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					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! \n					\n					 \n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					We do it every year. 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We understand that we cannot fulfill our mission of connection and community without acknowledging and addressing the many barriers that exist for some members of our community\, especially our BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ community. As an outdoor organization that is operating on stolen Dakota land in Minneapolis\, we recognize the importance of honoring both the land and the community in how we operate.  \nIn striving to fulfill our mission and values\, we reserve a number of reduced fee/free entries for those for whom the cost of participation is prohibitive. If you are interested in participating in a Loppet event and this applies to you\, we invite you to apply for financial assistance through the application linked below.  \nLOPPET EVENTS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION \nAs 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Can I ski the Luminary? \n				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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				It's my first Luminary! What should I expect? \n				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! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				I bought a Luminary pass for a certain time\, does that mean I have to come then?\n				Participants may start at or after their registered start time (NOT before)\, and they may stay at the Luminary as long as they like! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 I can no longer attend\, but found someone to take my ticket. Do I need to do anything? \n				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.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Are there any special group discounts?\n				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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who do I contact about the event if I have a question?\n				\nThe Loppet Foundation1301 Theodore Wirth ParkwayMinneapolis\, MN 55422events@loppet.org612-604-5330\nRegistration: registration@loppet.org\nSponsorship: sponsorship@loppet.org\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				I have special accessibility requirements\, who can I talk to about this?\n				Reach out to events@loppet.org and we can talk about how we can support you. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				When and where can I pick up my pass?\n				We strongly encourage you to pick up your pass early! Details about when and where can be found in the schedule section. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Should I bring a flashlight?\n				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).  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Are dogs allowed at this event?\n				While we love your furry friends please leave them at home for these large Loppet events. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Will you have merchandise available for sale?\n				Yes! Come check out our awesome merch in the adventure shop at the Trailhead or at the Luminary Party \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Do you accept cash?\n				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+). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Will there be bathrooms available at The Luminary?\n				Yes\, portable toilets will be near each of the check-in tents as well as at the Luminary Party. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Where can I look for lost & found items?\n				Lost and found items will be brought to the Trailhead adventure shop by Monday following the event. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Upcoming Loppet Events\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Thursday\, November 12\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Theodore Wirth – An inside look at the man\, the park\, and his legacyMonday\, November 16\, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Palpitations\, Flutters & Flops: When Should Athletes Worry?Friday\, December 4\, 2026 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Senior SocialSaturday\, February 6\, 2027 - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm City of Lakes Loppet Winter FestivalSunday\, February 7\, 2027 - 7:00 am - 3:00 pm City of Lakes Loppet Winter FestivalSaturday\, February 13\, 2027 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Luminary LoppetSaturday\, February 20\, 2027 - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Loppet Junior Qualifier & Super TourSaturday\, March 6\, 2027 - 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Midwest Winter Games\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join the Community \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support The Loppet Foundation\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Loppet depends on our community to support our mission through donations\, membership and volunteering. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Donate\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Support our mission of connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become a Member\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Membership at the Loppet directly supports our mission and gets you added benefits to enjoy! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Volunteer\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We depend on volunteers to ensure our programs and events offer the best experience. Lend your time at the Loppet!
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