Last updated: December 01, 2009

Lions Convention Host Committee Lions Clubs International 92nd Convention July 6-10, 2009 - Minneapolis, Minnesota

2009 Convention News

Minneapolis Convention Center Information

The Lions Convention will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in downtown Minneapolis. Click here for more information.

Parade Information

The 2009 Lions International Convention Parade will be on Tuesday July 7. Step off is at 10 AM. We expect to have thousands of Lion delegates representing over 200 countries participate. Additionally, twenty marching bands will be performing. More details will be forthcoming.

Tours and Events

Several tours and events are planned:

• Twins / Yankees baseball game is on Wednesday July 8 at the Metrodome.
• Minnesota Lions Eye Bank Tour on Monday July 6 and Wednesday July 8.
• Riverboat Sight Seeing Cruise on Monday July 6.
• Riverboat Dinner Cruise on Monday July 6.
• Golf Outing at the renowned Hastings Country Club on Monday July 6.

Volunteer Opportunities

Over 800 MD5M Lion volunteers will be helping the make our guests feel welcome. If you are interested in helping with particular sub-committees, please see the “Volunteer” section of this website.

Camper Information

RV and Camper facilities will be available at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. See the webpage under “Camper Info”.