For 2026, The Great Winter Sendoff will be on Sunday, May 17th, noon-3pm at Southwest High School

We’re excited to partner with the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department and Southwest Community Education to host our first-ever event to close out winter together. It’ll be a fun, neighborhood-focused gathering with new tasty food vendors—Miss Papaya (fresh papaya salad, mango sticky rice, and more), Dirty Docks Soda Company, Pizza Karma, and ice cream!

We’ll have live music from the Northern Winds Concert Band, plus a special hulusi performance by Ziyue Tan. She’ll even teach a bit about this beautiful instrument, so come early if you want a spot. There will also be booths from local organizations and a Gratitude Wall to share appreciation.

We’ll also be celebrating our Snow Angel volunteers for everything they’ve done to keep our neighborhood accessible this winter. A special shout out to

Sophie Su and Jenny Waldron for all the time and energy they poured into the program. The event is free, open to all ages, and everyone is welcome.

Run of the Show:
Noon – Ziyue Tan Hulusi Flute Performance
1:00pm – Snow Angel Award Ceremony
2:00pm Northern Winds Concert Band

Volunteer Signup: Want to help decorate or clean up at the event? Click here
Interested in a Community Booth for your local business or organization or non-profit? Click here