Open Streets will once again take place in 2024, and this week the City of Minneapolis issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking event organizers for the 2024 event series.
The City is soliciting proposals for up to five event organizers to coordinate and implement up to two Open Streets events each. The City will provide up to $50,000 for each event. If an event organizer is awarded two events, the contract would be up to $100,000.
Open Streets Minneapolis events give local businesses, artists and community groups a one-day opportunity to transform the streets into a place where people can gather and celebrate the diversity and creativity of the city while walking, biking and rolling. From the first event in 2011 through the 2022 season, Open Streets events have drawn more than 677,000 people.
“We’re so excited to bring the 2024 Open Streets event series to the next level,” said City Operations Officer Margaret Anderson Kelliher. “Open Streets are much beloved community-building events and a source of pride for so many in Minneapolis. We look forward to partnering with community organizations to carry on this tradition.”
There are plans for five Open Streets events in 2024:
- West Broadway from Lyndale Avenue North to Penn Avenue North.
- Lyndale Avenue South from West 22nd Street to West 42nd Street.
- Northeast: Portions of Central Avenue Northeast.
- Franklin Avenue from Portland/Park avenues to 26th Avenue South.
- Nicollet from 31st Street to 46th Street.
Final event dates will be decided upon by the event organizers and the City.
Proposals are due 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15. All proposals must be submitted via the City’s eSupplier Portal.
Open Streets Minneapolis was first inspired by other initiatives around the world. However, our version is one-of-a-kind and specific to our city. It stands apart from Open Streets events in other states, nations, or globally. During Open Streets, our local businesses, artists, and community groups come together to turn the streets into a special space temporarily free from car traffic – a place to grow community connections and embrace what’s unique about Minneapolis.
Find more information about the RFP on the City’s website.