The First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band performs at last year’s Torchlight Concert. Photos: City of Edina
Embark on a time traveling adventure.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to attend a concert from the early 1900s, now is your chance. Treat yourself to the annual Lighthouse Night and Torchlight Concert. The evening kicks off with entertainment from a bygone era. This family-friendly event features an Italian organ grinder, magicians, a mechanical man and a Wurlitzer band organ. Model T Fords will be on display, as well as penny-farthings, which are the old bicycles that had a giant front wheel and tiny back wheel. A barbershop quartet will also be performing, and 25-cent ice cream cones will be available.
Throwback entertainment abounds at the annual event. In addition to penny-farthings and magicians, there is also a mechanical man.
The evening ends with the annual Torchlight Concert performed by the First John Philip Sousa Memorial Band, sponsored by Explore Edina. If you stay to the end, the conclusion is a fun fireworks display set to Stars and Stripes Forever. A truly timeless way to spend a summer evening.
Lighthouse Night and Torchlight Concert: Free. 6:30 p.m. August 10. Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.; edinamn.gov
