Minneapolis Nicollet Mall Ferris Wheel During NCAA Final Four

Ferris wheel on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during NCAA Final Four festivities, with lit office towers.
Ferris wheel on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during NCAA Final Four festivities, with lit office towers.

A Ferris wheel illuminated Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis during the 2019 NCAA Men's Final Four basketball tournament. The temporary attraction was part of the "Tip-Off Tailgate" festivities, which transformed the pedestrian mall into a hub for fan engagement and public events. Nicollet Mall, a mile-long streetcar and pedestrian thoroughfare, serves as a central artery for the city's business and cultural districts. Its design and programming often adapt to host major events, reflecting its role as a versatile public space.

Photo taken in April 2019.

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