Join us
Tuesday, July 14, from 5 to 8 pm!

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Come and discover our progressive social distance-friendly and 'drive-in' celebration with live music via car radios,
pre-order car-friendly apéro and/or picnics, kids activities kits,
French crêpes made-to-order, and so much more!

Social distancing and masks will be required…
Une première pour nous, mais l’originalité sera au rendez-vous !

Entertainment and activities are free, with the option to donate and to purchase a 'Patron Parking' spot at our center, in support of our non-profit organization and this celebration.

Please note that while COVID-19 is being spread in the community, the safest way to prevent illness is to stay home. Please especially consider staying home if you are at increased risk to contract the virus. See the CDC’s guidance to see if you are at increased risk here. All attendees will be asked to sign a COVID-19 release and waiver of reliability agreement, which is found here. These will be e-mailed out to all attendees in advance.

Do not attend this event if you, or someone you have come in contact with, has or is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. All attendees will be requested to complete this checklist prior to attending the event. Read our COVID-19 preparedness plan here.

Attending this event is free! All attendees must RSVP in advance.

Main location
Alliance Française - 227 Colfax Ave N - Minneapolis

Partner locations
The Firm - 1010 2nd Ave N - Minneapolis
Royal Foundry Craft Spirits - 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis
La Doña Cerveceria - 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis
The Link - 1210 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis

DEMANDEZ LE PROGRAMME!

JOLY center
227 Colfax Ave N, minneapolis

5 to 5:45pm
Live Music - Francine Roche Trio

5:45pm
Puppet Theatre for kids - Puss in boots
For the entire family, best suited for ages 4-9!

6:15 to 7pm
Live Music - Francine Roche Trio

5 to 7pm
Food and drinks, Bouncy castle, Face painting, vintage cars, Marie-Antoinette

5 to 8pm
Francophile Vendor Market with local artists, shops, organizations, and our very own La Boutique

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FREE massages with Chris Wardwell! (15 minutes slots, register here)

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Henry & Son wine and spirits
1220 Glenwood ave, Minneapolis

5:30 to 7:30 pm
« Let Them Drink Wine! »
French wine tasting across the regions of France

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LA DOñA CERVECERIA
241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis

7 to 9 pm
DJ Set - Douala Soul Collective
Great local beers!

7:30 to 8 pm
Afoutayi Haitian Dance
Get ready to dance!

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royal foundry craft spirits
241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis

7 to 9 pm
Live Music - Whale in the Thames
Pétanque
Fine spirits made in the classic British tradition!

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reserve your $25 patron parking space!

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Reservations on our website are closed! Limited space is available for both times. Call our office to reserve in advance OR stop by the entrance and pay at check-in (if space is available)!

Reserve your Patron Parking space in our lot to secure guaranteed parking for the event at the Joly Center, tune into the live music from your car radio, pick-up your pre-ordered car-friendy picnics, order a french crêpe, receive a goodie bag and an activity kit to keep kids entertained, and help us to support the event! Feel free to decorate your cars to join in the celebration!
Two reservation times available: 5-6:15 pm, or 6:30 onward.

Please enter the parking lot via Colfax Ave N.

Cars participating from 5 pm are encouraged to participate in the car parade at 6:15 pm, led by the Citroën Car Club of Minnesota, and leave their space for the other cars arriving at 6:30!

Prefer to join by bike? You can still reserve a space for you to unfurl your picnic blanket! Just be sure to bring a radio so you can tune into the music!

RESERVE YOUR APERO AND/OR PICNIC!

Claire Corvaisier (Oh Crêpe), Valérie Faure (Valérie’s French Kitchen) and Anne D’argent (D’argent Bakery),
have composed two delicious picnic options for you to enjoy!
These must be pre-ordered and can be picked up when you arrive at the event.
Order by Friday 10 at 6 pm.
Unfortunately the purchase deadline has expired

order now. Pick-up July 14.

apéro for 2
$18

Assortment of mini skewers

- 8 saucisson & cornichons
- 4 melon & prosciutto
- 4 blue cheese & grape
- 4 hard cheese with radish & grape

picnic for 2
$45

- 2 slices of roasted peppers, feta & olive quiche - V
- 6 open face “tartines” (smoked salmon & cream cheese, homemade tomato confit, pepper Boursin & cucumber)
- Seasonal fresh fruit and grapes
- 4 homemade “sablés Bretons” (chocolate chip shortbreads)

apéro & picnic for 2
$63

Treat yourself and enjoy the evening with an aperitif AND a picnic for two!