Get ready, cuz furries are taking over the historic Como-Harriet Streetcar run by the wonderful volunteers at the Minnesota Streetcar Museum! A half hour has been chartered to take a ride in a vintage trolley, learn something new about our state’s history, and get a ton of cool photos! A half hour charter here typically includes two round trips along their 1km track and right of way. The vehicle can hold about 48 adults, so attendance is limited to 80 individuals. Because of this, your RSVP is required to attend. The venue is aware and welcoming of the fact that folks will be suiting, so don’t be afraid to be your furry self!
The #2 Metro Transit bus has a stop nearby, and there is also a pay lot available for parking! If you plan on suiting, it is strongly recommend you arrive early.
Cost: Free
RSVP?: Yes, RSVP will be required for attending this event due to occupancy limitations, so it’s important to make sure you RSVP!
Fursuit Friendly?: Yes, the venue is aware that there will be suiters and are okay with it, so bring your suits!
Notes: The streetcar is unfortunately NOT handicap accessible. If you have concerns, please call or email the venue ahead of time so they can help you out!
More details: www.mnfurs.org
About Minnesota Furs
Minnesota Furs is dedicated to building a safe community and providing educational opportunities for furs everywhere, but focused centrally in Minnesota. This includes providing regular meetings for members and supporting parties to gather together, educational experiences covering a variety of topics, volunteer chances to help support interests that are in line with the interests of many furs, and a chance to help show the positive and unique aspects of furry culture.
Social gatherings include events like furry bowling, fursuit romps, bi-weekly meetups at a few different locations, twice yearly picnics in the spring and fall, and several other community-led events. Educational endeavors have been expanding to include a new scholarship program, plans for a mentorship program, regular panels and discussions about a variety of skills both useful to general furs and about ways to express the unique talent and abilities of furs. Volunteering is also a huge part of the Minnesota Furs mission, assisting at many large events throughout the year, especially Como Zoo’s ZooBoo event.
The members of Minnesota Furs have a broad ranging skill set from event organization, negotiation, publications, business endeavors, and organizational skills. The non-profit hopes to help grow these skills both on a personal level and a community level to improve existing efforts and expand into new ways, providing a chance for the betterment of all. Minnesota Furs is dedicated to a vision of the future where furs are just another facet of life for local communities, assisting and spreading its message and support throughout Minnesota, and beyond.
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