Pianos On Parade

Have you seen (or maybe heard) random, weirdly decorated pianos around Minneapolis and St. Paul?  Then you've seen (or heard) Pianos On Parade!

Pianos On Parade takes artistically transformed pianos to the streets of St. Paul and Minneapolis for the public to play and enjoy. These pianos will play host to both spontaneous and planned events and concerts. Other pianos will be on tour and will pop up at various outdoor fairs, festivals, restaurant patios and sporting events throughout the summer.  All proceeds from the work done by Keys 4/4 Kids and Pianos on Parade helps fund art and music programs for under privileged youth.

As of now, they have 17 amazing pianos placed throughout St. Paul at various locations (Mears Park, Café Latte, Red Balloon Bookstore, Glockenspiel, etc.).  They also have a few “traveling” pianos that are set aside for special events and pop-up locations.  Check out the events page on the Pianos On Parade website to see when and where you'll be able to see the pop-up pianos.  You can also check out the map below to find the "permanent" pianos.  I say "permanent" because the program runs through the end of August.  You only have a month left to piano hunt!

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If you are walking around the Twin Cities this summer, be sure to keep your eyes and ears peeled for pianos!