Grand Old Day is Sunday in St. Paul! The event has long been known as the kickoff to summer and features a 5K and kid’s run, a parade, and live music! Be sure to stop by The Grand Stage Powered By The Current for sets from The Cactus Blossoms, Them Coulee Boys, Yonder, and FénixDion. 

Since Grand Old Day is the kick-off to the season, let’s get in a sunny state of mind with music! Today, you can help craft a playlist all about warm weather and fun in the sun!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about summer would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Sly and the Family Stone- Hot Fun In The Summertime
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince- Summertime
The Sundays- Summertime
The Lovin' Spoonful- Summer in the City
The Hold Steady- Constructive Summer
Childish Gambino- Feels Like Summer
Bananarama- Cruel Summer