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Rosefest is Roseville’s annual community celebration, and this year’s dates are June 24th – 30th, plus July 4th.

Highlights include the Rose Parade, live music, Discover Your Parks activities, free indoor ice skating, theatrical performances, kids’ events, and much more. Visit their website for a complete schedule.

Rosefest celebrates the community traditions of health and wellness, arts and entertainment, fun and fresh air for people of all ages. Starting around the last week of June, there are Rosefest events for everyone, including the annual Rose Parade and culminating with the Party in the Park on the 4th of July. There are events for those who like to be active and events for those who like to watch. There are events for adults, events for kids and events for the whole family. There are events to learn, but especially there are events to just plain ol’ have fun!

The stars, planets, and all the things “out there” are sometimes difficult to see with the naked eye. Get a glimpse at the wonders of our solar system through the free Universe in the Park program hosted by the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and area state and local parks.

At these events scheduled throughout the summer, you’ll hear a short public talk and see a slide show covering a variety of astronomical topics, then (weather permitting) you’ll have the opportunity to view the sky through a telescope. You’ll also receive a free star map and be able to ask the presenters any questions you like.

These events are free to the public, but note that a vehicle permit is usually required to enter the parks. Events are scheduled Fridays and Saturdays in June and August. Presentations typically run from 8:30 to 10 or 11 pm, including telescope observing.

Here’s the schedule for Summer 2019:

• June 21, Fri – Lake Maria State Park
• June 22, Sat – Lowry Nature Center
• June 28, Fri – Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
• June 29, Sat – Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
• July 5, Fri – Eastman Nature Center
• July 6, Sat – Wild River State Park
• July 12, Fri – Afton State Park
• July 13, Sat – Lake Maria State Park
• July 19, Fri – Father Hennepin State Park
• July 20, Sat – Mille Lacs Kathio State Park
• July 26, Fri – Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve
• July 27, Sat – William O’Brien State Park
• August 2, Fri – Dodge Nature Center
• August 3, Sat – William O’Brien State Park
• August 9, Fri – Gooseberry Falls State Park
• August 10, Sat – Tettegouche State Park

Visit the U of M website for more information.