Prince in Minneapolis

Memories of Prince around Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, MN

Prince, the Minneapolis-born musician who died on April 21, 2016, left a physical imprint on the city that has only grown since his passing. Murals, memorial gatherings, retail tributes, and annual celebrations have become a regular occurrence in Minneapolis.

Prince mural on a downtown Minneapolis brick building lit at night.View full post: Illuminated Prince Mural in Downtown Minneapolis at Night
October 29, 2025 — A mural of Prince on a brick building in downtown Minneapolis is illuminated at night by a row of rooftop lights. The large portrait shows the musician with a guitar and uses purple, gold, and black tones associated with his public image and stage style.
State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis advertising Purple Rain pre-Broadway performances.View full post: “Purple Rain” Marquee at the State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue
October 16, 2025 — The State Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays marquee and window advertising for Purple Rain. Signage on the theater facade and the skyway announces that pre-Broadway performances begin October 16.
Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince with white dove at West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis.View full post: Prince Mural at W 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue, Uptown Minneapolis
July 6, 2025 — The Rock Martinez mural honoring Prince is located at the corner of West 26th Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. The mural was created shortly after his passing in 2016. Reports indicate it was originally planned as a "get well" tribute during an earlier period of his illness.
Neon "Prince" and "Celebration" signs illuminate a storefront entrance decorated with pink neon artwork in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Prince Celebration Mural on a Hennepin Avenue Storefront Door
June 22, 2024 — A mural on a door in Downtown Minneapolis during the annual Prince Celebration event. This year was also the 40th anniversary of Purple Rain.
Large mural depicting Prince with a guitar adorns a downtown Minneapolis building beside a stage set up for a celebration event.View full post: Prince Mural Towers Over “Celebration” Stage at Dusk
June 22, 2024 — A mural honoring Prince adorns a building in Downtown Minneapolis, adjacent to a stage set up for a 2024 Prince celebration.
Prince retail store at Minneapolis-St.View full post: Prince Merchandise Shop at MSP Airport
March 14, 2023 — Prince retail store inside the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The store features merchandise, including t-shirts and jewelry, and displays images and videos of the artist Prince.
Colorful mural depicting Prince and figures in yellow clothing adorns a building adjacent to First Avenue music venue in downtown Minneapolis.View full post: Aerial View of Prince Mural Near First Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis
December 1, 2022 — Prince mural at First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. The mural is part of the First Avenue music venue complex, a landmark associated with Prince and Minneapolis music history.
Moxy Hotel tabletops in Minneapolis display Prince's "Purple Rain" and Dessa's "Chime" album artwork under purple lighting.View full post: “Purple Rain” and “Chime” Album Art Tables at the Moxy Hotel
August 1, 2022 — The Moxy Hotel on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis features tabletops adorned with album art from local artists Prince and Dessa. The "Purple Rain" album cover by Prince, a Minneapolis native, and Dessa's "Chime" album are prominently displayed.
Hand-painted protest sign with Prince quote and peace symbol displayed on ivy-covered fence in South Minneapolis.View full post: “Except Prince” Sign Among South Minneapolis Protest Boards
July 17, 2020 — This protest sign, displayed in South Minneapolis, features a quote attributed to Prince: "Nobody thought the revolution would start in Minneapolis except Prince." The sign was out during the widespread protests and civil unrest that followed the killing of George Floyd in May 2020.
Colorful mural on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis depicting Prince with skateboarding figures and vibrant artistic elements.View full post: “North Minneapolis” Mural at the Broadway Skate Park
June 4, 2020 — A large mural on Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis features Prince imagery alongside skateboarding and other figures in vibrant colors.
Colorful mural reading "North Minneapolis" on a building wall beside concrete skate park ramps.View full post: “North Minneapolis” Mural Overlooks Skate Park Ramps
June 4, 2020 — North Minneapolis mural at a skate park in Minneapolis, covers a wall beside concrete ramps.
Knitted figures with a purple banner quoting Prince's "Purple Rain" hang from a downtown Minneapolis fence.View full post: Yarn-Bombed Gnomes with “Purple Rain” Quote on Nicollet Mall
February 12, 2020 — Fiber art installed on a fence in downtown Minneapolis on February 12, 2020 includes a stitched quotation from Prince’s “Purple Rain.”
Protesters holding signs gather in heavy rain during a Trump rally demonstration in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019.View full post: “Purple Rain Country” Sign at Trump Rally Protest in Minneapolis
October 10, 2019 — Protesters gathered near the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on October 10, 2019, during a campaign rally for then-President Donald Trump.
Crowd of mourners gathers outside First Avenue nightclub in downtown Minneapolis on April 22, 2016, following Prince's death.View full post: Crowds Fill Seventh Street Near Target Center After Prince’s Death
April 22, 2016 — A crowd gathers outside First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis after Prince's death on April 21, 2016. First Avenue, the nightclub associated with Prince and the film Purple Rain, became a public gathering place for fans that night.
Crowds fill the street outside First Avenue music venue in downtown Minneapolis on April 21, 2016.View full post: Mourners Fill the Street Outside First Avenue After Prince’s Death
April 21, 2016 — Thousands of mourners gathered outside First Avenue, a renowned Minneapolis music venue, on the evening of April 21, 2016, following the death of the artist Prince.

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