The City of Plymouth is set to hold a Beaches and Bonfires event 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 21 at East Medicine Lake Park, 1740 East Medicine Lake Blvd.

The first of a two-part free Summer Beach Series, the event offers attendees the opportunity to spend an evening at the beach, cozy up near bonfires and enjoy live music. The event includes a performance by Twin Cities Latin Band, specializing in salsa, bachata, merengue and other high-energy Latin dance music.

Food will be available for purchase from four food truck vendors at the event: El Jefe, Hope Filled Cafe, Savanah, and Ukrainian Flavors.

Parking

Please note: Parking is limited at East Medicine Lake Park. A previous recommendation for attendees to park at West Medicine Lake Park and use the connecting trail to access the event is no longer valid. A section of the trail between the two parks will be closed due to repairs. Please review the updated parking option below.

A free shuttle will run from 5:30–8:30 p.m. from Station 73 (10905 Highway 55). Those who wish to park and ride to the event should access the lot via Highway 55 to Revere Lane to Old County Road 15. The intersections at Sunset Trail / Zachary Lane and Highway 55 / South Shore Drive may be closed due to area construction.

 The final event in the Summer Beach Series includes Beaches, Bands and Brews, set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7 at East Medicine Lake Park.

The events are free and open to the public. For more information, call the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department at 763-509-5200.

To check for cancellations in the event of inclement weather, call the weather hotline at 763-509-5205.