Basilica Block Party
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| Basilica Block Party | |
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| Genre | Rock, Pop |
| Dates | June/July |
| Location(s) | United States
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| Years active | 1995 - present |
| Founders | Rev. Michael O'Connell[1] |
| Organised by | Rev. Michael O'Connell |
| Website | Official website |
The Basilica Block Party is an annual music festival held at the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It was first held in 1995 and drew more than 15,000 people, raising over $100,000.[2] Proceeds from the event are put towards the maintenance and restoration o the Basilica.[3] Attendance numbers have grown to more than 25,000 people who gather annually in the presence of the historic Basilica of Saint Mary.[4]
References
- ^ "Business Wire, June 27, 2001". Business Wire. June 27, 2001. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ^ "Star Tribune, July 19, 1996". Retrieved 2008-06-21.
- ^ "The Basilica Landmark -- The Building of Hope | Cities 97 Basilica Block Party 2015 Presented by Bud Light | Cities 97". Retrieved 2016-07-11.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Effie Awards Application" (PDF). Retrieved 2008-06-21.
External links
- The Basilica Block Party
- The Basilica of Saint Mary home
- Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis home
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