612 Day 2026: Two Ways to Celebrate Minneapolis This Friday, June 12
612 Day, the annual celebration of Minneapolis culture, community and creativity, falls on a Friday this year with two events to choose from, a ticketed festival at the Cabooze from 3 to 9 p.m. and a free family-friendly Taste of Minneapolis Community Celebration at George Floyd Square from 4 to 8:30 p.m.
Every year on June 12, Minneapolis comes together to celebrate itself. 612 Day, named after the city’s iconic area code and observed on 6/12, is an annual celebration of Minneapolis culture, community, and creativity.
This year it falls on a Friday, and there are multiple ways to get in on the fun.
612 Day Festival at the Cabooze
The Cabooze on Cedar Avenue hosts a major city celebration from 3 to 9 p.m., featuring live music, hookah, drinks, games, and food.
Get tickets at https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/612-day-2026-06-12-the-cabooze-minneapolis-be2138
612 Day: Taste of Minneapolis Community Celebration at George Floyd Square
From 4 to 8:30 p.m. at 38th and Chicago, local organizations, artists, small businesses, and neighbors will gather for a free, family-friendly celebration of culture, community, and the continued resilience of the corridor. The event features a kids zone, car show, vendors, live music, a fire truck, and a spoon-forging demonstration in preparation for the upcoming Bowls and Spoons Harvest Feast. Admission is free and open to all.
However you choose to celebrate, 612 Day is a reminder of everything that makes Minneapolis worth showing up for.