9. Rondo Days Festival

Rondo Days in St. Paul

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The Buzz -- Held in the middle of July, the Rondo Days Festival celebrates the values and heritage of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood. Long considered the heart and soul of the city's African-American community, Rondo suffered a hard below when the I-94 was constructed through the center of town in the 1960s. Today, though, the family spirit of Rondo Avenue shines through thanks to this annual "family" reunion, which includes great food, music, art, family fun, a golf tournament and even a 5-K run.