Rondo Days 2026

Rondo Days 2026 is almost here! Brought to you by Rondo Ave Inc, established in 1982, this is the biggest event of the summer! This year's events feature:

Central Village Park Day July 13

SAVE THE DATE: July 13 | 5–8 PM Central Village Park Day‼️ Come celebrate the history, culture, and community of Central Village Park, St. Paul. A hidden gem in the historic Rondo neighborhood. After the destruction caused by construction of I-94, Black residents fought to reclaim land, rebuild, and create a future for their families. With the leadership of Bill Parker (first Black City Councilman), the area from Dale & University to Western & University was designated for Black residents to purchase land and build homes.

Central Village Park Day

Central Village Park is a hidden gem located in the historic Rondo neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN. Former Mayor Melvin Carter gave a proclamation for July 13th as Central Village Park Day. This day is to honor the history of the park and land being designated to the Black community after the destruction of Interstate 94, and the evolution of immigrant neighbors who migrated to the community in the late 1970's. Our community was uniquely designed and has been a space where people from across the world have made their home. This event is all about spreading LOVE, Peace, and Unity and embracing our neighborhood we all share and call home in RONDO!

Frank White: Baseball as a Culture

Learn about many of the untold stories of Black ballplayers in Minnesota from Frank White, author of They Played for the Love of the Game. Frank White is an author, historian, and community leader dedicated to preserving the history of African American baseball and youth recreation in Minnesota. This event is the first of Rondo Legacies: Through the Generations, a series presented by Rondo Community Library and the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, running June through November 2026. Join us for one session or all six.

How the CIB Community Grant Process Works

If you were given $1,000,000 and you could only use it to improve the lives of the citizens of Saint Paul, how would you spend this money? That is the basic idea behind the Community Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Grant Process. But instead of one project, the funds are divided among several projects until the full million dollars is allotted. The Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) Community Proposal process follows a structured, multi-step lifecycle that begins with residents submitting ideas for city infrastructure improvements. These submissions were due on February 20th, 2026. After the application period closes, City staff and the CIB Committee review proposals for eligibility, ensuring they meet requirements like public ownership, long-term impact, and feasibility. The eligible proposals are presented to the public and the CIB Committee on March 23rd and April 20th in the Public Presentation phase. The presenters are asked to explain their proposals and answer any questions for the committee or the public.

Benjamin E Mays School Naming Dedication