Being the first Basilica established in the United States, it has become a Minneapolis icon. It is best known for being what it is: a church. But the Basilica is also home to one of the bigger gatherings in the Twin Cities, the Basilica Block Party - An outdoor music festival with a variety of big artists. If you’re not in the area during an event at the Basilica, just swing on by for a photo – you won’t be the only one.