Come to the Luminary Loppet to experience a walk around Lake of the Isles. The trail is lit up by over 1, luminaries and unique ice features including the ice pyramid and more โ all in the heart of Uptown! The Luminary Loppet is part of the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival , which includes cross-country ski, fat bike, snowshoe, and skijor races and tours, youth events, and more.
The Luminary Loppet is not a race โ enjoy a night out with family and friends! 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. All registered participants will receive an official Luminary Loppet pass, which must be displayed at all times during the event to gain access to the lake and the Luminary Party, and take advantage of the many Luminary Loppet activities. Proceeds from the Luminary Loppet benefit the Loppet Foundation.
Learn more about the Foundation's mission, vision, and values. Registration and transaction fees are non-refundable, including in the event of delay, rescheduling, or cancellation of an event or program. Passes must be displayed at all times during the event to gain access to the Luminary Loppet. Picking up your pass ahead of time allows you to skip the registration tent lines. Lagoon Tent โ Corner or W. Bde Maka Ska Pkwy. Please try to come within 30 minutes of your scheduled time to provide the best Luminary experience for you and everyone else.
Please be aware that sections of Lake of the Isles Parkway will be closed for the event. Please be aware that Minneapolis officials may implement Winter Parking Restrictions as needed.
