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Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show Makes a Splash at Minneapolis Convention Center January 22-25, 2015
Celebrate the boating lifestyle indoors at region's largest boating event - new boats, water toys on showcase, fun for all ages
The 2015 Progressive® Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show® returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center January 22– January 25, 2015 to cure cabin fever. Whether a dream boating getaway means landing that next big fish, riding high on a new wakeboard or taking the family out for a relaxing boat ride, the region’s largest boat show hosts hundreds of new boats, marine and water sports accessories for sale. Plus, the boat show features attractions and events for all ages including Anchors & Ales, a Night of Craft Beers and the new Wings Financial Island Experience with Caribbean music, fun rides for the kids, and even sand to wiggle your toes in.
Fan favorites include PaddleFest, where anyone 10 and up can try kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding on an indoor pool; the Antique Boat & Classic Boat Display; Discover Boating Center for new boaters; and DIY clinics at Fred’s Shed Interactive Learning Center.
When: Thursday, January 22 2pm–9pm
Friday, January 23 12pm–9pm
Saturday, January 24 10am–9pm
Sunday, January 25 10am–5pm
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Where: Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Tickets: Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.MinneapolisBoatShow.com or onsite the day of the show. Cost for tickets:
Adults (16 and older): $12.00
Youth (15 and under): FREE with paid adult
Active Military: FREE - Present military ID at the box office onsite
Senior Day, Thursday, January 22, 62+ $8.00
Web: MinneapolisBoatShow.com; Twitter; Facebook - #MPLSBoatShow
Editor’s Note: Preview photos are available upon request. FREE wireless will be available in the exhibit halls during show hours. Contact Bonnie Harris at 612-801-0912 for more information.
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About the Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show: The Progressive Insurance Minneapolis Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the recreational boating industry. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association is dedicated to industry growth through programs in public policy advocacy, market statistics and research, product quality assurance and promotion of the boating lifestyle. For more information, visit www.nmma.org.
About Progressive: The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies makes it easy to understand, buy and use auto insurance. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach it whenever, wherever and however it’s most convenient—online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive also offers insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, as well as home insurance through select carriers. It’s the fourth largest auto insurer in the country, the largest seller of motorcycle insurance and a leader in commercial auto insurance. Progressive also offers car insurance online in Australia at http://www.progressiveonline.com.au.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot® and Service Centers.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE:PGR.
To learn more about Progressive Boat Insurance, which insures more than one million watercraft, contact Erin Vrobel at Erin_L_Vrobel@Progressive.com, (440) 395-0179.
