A wedding at Boom Island will feature stunning views of the Minneapolis downtown skyline, as well as highlight the historic Mississippi riverfront. The Minneapolis Queen and Paradise Cruise yachts dock at Boom Island and offer unique reception venues. The majestic beauty of the Mississippi will make your ceremony memorable for years to come.

Wedding Site Features

• Riverfront Patio
  
• Off-street pay parking for 135 vehicles
  
• Optional tent, chair, or amplification rental from Exclusive Party Rental Vendor
  
• This location is highly accessible to persons with disabilities.
• Close to downtown & Mississippi Riverfront District that offer unique reception venues.
  
• Option for reception on Paradise Charter Cruise which docks at the island.

• Boom Island is available to permit wedding ceremonies from:
• 6:00-9:00 a.m.
• 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• 12:00-3:00 p.m.
• 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Permit Fee

• $500 for a 3 hour time block

Reservation and Payment

• Payment is due in full at the time of the reservation is made.  Payment may be made by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or American Express) over the phone or online.  Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card in person at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Customer Service (2117 West River Road).
• No refunds.  An option of a one-time-change is available (for a time or date that is available at the same location).  This one-time-change is at an additional fee of $50.

Application

Apply Online

Boom Island Wedding Site Map

 
About Boom Island

For more information email permits@minneapolisparks.org or call Customer Service Monday-Friday 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. at 612-230-6400.