FEST-O-RAMA
Thursday-next Sunday: It's that time of year again, and cities are bursting with balloons, parades, entertainment and foods on a stick. Spring Lake Tower Days has an all-city garage sale, mini golf and senior 500 tournaments. The festival ends with an all-day celebration including games, a craft show and family activities. (Thu.-next Sun. For details go to www.ci.spring-lake-park.mn.us.) Champlain is the site where Father Louis Hennepin first crossed the Mississippi in 1680. The community pays tribute to him during the Father Hennepin Festival with a business expo, carnival and live music. (Fri.-next Sun. www.fatherhennepinfestival.com.)
MELISSA WALKER
