Paisley Park to offer reflections and a dance party on 7th anniversary of Prince's death

DJ Lenka Paris, who worked many of Prince's parties, will spin on April 21 at his Chanhassen complex.

April 6, 2023 at 8:30PM
In 2021, fans waited to enter Paisley Park to pay their respects on the fifth anniversary of Prince’s death. (David Joles/Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Paisley Park has hosted a variety of events over the years on April 21, the anniversary of Prince's death. This year's program isntitled "A Night to Remember."

"We will be honoring Prince's life and legacy by offering time for reflection, community and celebration," according to Paisley's website. "Guests will have the opportunity to dedicate words of reflection in the heart of Paisley Park. This is followed by an exclusive presentation of Prince's words of wisdom throughout the years."

The event, which starts at 7:30 p.m., will include a dance party with DJ Lenka Paris, who worked many of Prince's parties. Tickets cost $150 at paisleypark.com.

In addition, there will be "special moments at the museum that day," according to Mitch Maguire, Paisley's managing director.

Prince died April 21, 2016 at Paisley Park.

Previous posthumous April 21 events at Paisley have included a performance by Prince protégé Liv Warfield; a chance to pay respects in front of his urn (which is no longer on display), and Celebration, a multiday event with panel discussions, films and performances.

Celebration 2023 will be held June 8-11. No program details have been announced.

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Jon Bream has been a music critic at the Star Tribune since 1975, making him the longest tenured pop critic at a U.S. daily newspaper. He has attended more than 8,000 concerts and written four books (on Prince, Led Zeppelin, Neil Diamond and Bob Dylan). Thus far, he has ignored readers’ suggestions that he take a music-appreciation class.

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