Events today marking a year since George Floyd's death

May 25, 2021 at 12:44PM
At George Floyd Square, people celebrated the conviction verdict in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis. Chauvin was on trial in the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody in May, 2020.] RICHARD TSONG-TAATARII ¥ Richard.Tsong-Taatarii@startribune.com
At George Floyd Square, people celebrated the conviction verdict in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis. Chauvin was on trial in the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died in police custody in May, 2020. (Richard Tsong-Taatarii, Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebration of life at the Commons, 425 S. Portland Av., Minneapolis.

1 p.m.

Gov. Tim Walz issued a proclamation asking Minnesotans for a moment of silence for 9 minutes and 29 seconds to honor George Floyd.

1 to 9 p.m.

"Rise & Remember," a daylong event that will include community art, children's activities and concerts at George Floyd Square, 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis.

8 p.m.

Candlelight vigil at George Floyd Square.

8 p.m.

Vigil at Mitchell Hamline School of Law, 875 Summit Av., St. Paul.

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