Overview

• The Minneapolis Downtown Council canceled the torchlight parade set for 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on Nicollet Mall and confirmed it will not be rescheduled.
• A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m. and the National Weather Service warned of possible straight-line winds, flooding, hail and tornado threats.
• Officials said the decision prioritizes the safety of participants, volunteers, staff and spectators, and they expressed gratitude for community support.
• All other Aquatennial events will continue as planned through Saturday, culminating in a fireworks show over the Mississippi River.
• Launched in the 1930s to boost the city’s post-strike image, the festival is celebrated as "The 10 Best Days of Summer" with parades, concerts and community activities.