From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
The annual free Pride Festival will celebrate our 40th anniversary in Duluth’s beautiful panoramic Bayfront Festival Park. With beer tents, food trucks, an exciting group of exhibitors, information booths, merchandise vendors, an area of fun games and activities for children & families, and a full day of entertainment on the main stage. 2026 Schedule of Events Thu, Sep 03: Mayors’ Reception from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Historic Union Depot, 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN 55802. Fri, Sep 04: The Queerest Art Show Ever Reception from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at the Prøve Gallery, 21 N. Lake Ave., Duluth, MN 55802. Sat, Sep 05: Pride Festival from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM at Bayfront Festival Park, 350 Harbor Dr., Duluth, MN 55802. Sun, Sep 06: Pride Parade at 12pm on Tower Avenue in Superior, WI 54880. For more information, visit https://www.duluthsuperiorpride.com/
The annual free Pride Festival will celebrate our 40th anniversary in Duluth’s beautiful panoramic Bayfront Festival Park, with events all around the Twin Ports throughout the weekend – including the parade on Tower Avenue in Superior on Sunday. With beer tents, food trucks, an exciting group of exhibitors, information booths, merchandise vendors, an area of fun games and activities for children & families, and a full day of entertainment on the main stage. 2026 date TBD. For more information, visit https://www.duluthsuperiorpride.com/
Celebrate Independence Day at Bayfront Festival Park with Duluth Fourth Fest — the region’s biggest Fourth of July party and fireworks show. This free, family-friendly event kicks off at 4pm with food vendors, local crafts, and live music throughout the evening.
Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe presents its 13th annual community costume-and-puppet parade, assembling at the aerial lift bridge on the lawn behind the Paulucci Building, with a brief performance to introduce the puppets and the Twin Cities brass band, the Brass Messengers. Everyone will be invited to join the procession down the Lakewalk. Festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. The spectacle features masks, large puppets and a Twin Cities brass band, the Brass Messengers. Also participating in the parade is a stilt-walking Royal Guard, an energetic school of silver smelt puppet and mask dancers, and a musical procession featuring the giant Smelt Queen. The non-motorized parade follows the Lakewalk to a smelt fry and dance party at the Zeitgeist Arts Cafe at 5 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to dress up in silver on black or blue. Email contact@magicsmelt.com to get involved.
Downtown Duluth Days (previously Sidewalk Days) is Duluth’s biggest summer celebration. For two days, downtown comes alive with something for everyone of all ages! By day, enjoy a vibrant mix of food trucks, workout classes, workshops, family-friendly events, and more. With over 175 vendors, including 25+ food vendors, there’s always something new to explore and taste. Then as the sun sets, get ready for the highlight: a lively nighttime block party with music, dancing, and great vibes all along one city block. Downtown Duluth Days (and Nights) is your chance to experience community, creativity, and celebration — right in the heart of downtown.
Whether you’re craving an easy family hike or chasing cascades with your camera in hand, here are some of the best under-the-radar waterfall spots in and around Duluth, Minnesota.
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