Twin Cities Pride 2024: parade, festival & events

Twin Cities Pride 2024 is set to be a grand celebration from June 28 to June 30. As one of the largest free Pride festivals in the United States, Twin Cities Pride highlights the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community with a variety of exciting events, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Festival Schedule

Friday, June 28

Twin Cities Pride Youth Night - 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Youth Night is the only portion of the festival open on Friday evening, featuring drag performances, a DJ, photo booths, and more. Open to ages 10-20 at Loring Park.

Saturday, June 29

Twin Cities Pride Festival - 10 AM to 7 PM at Loring Park. Featuring live entertainment on four stages, over 650 vendors, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses.
Pride Night Parade - 9 PM. Enjoy the vibrant procession through downtown Minneapolis.

Sunday, June 30

Twin Cities Pride Festival - 10 AM to 6 PM at Loring Park.
Twin Cities Pride Parade - 11 AM to 2 PM. This iconic parade will march down Hennepin Avenue, drawing over 200,000 supporters to celebrate LGBTQIA+ rights and visibility.

More Events Throughout Pride Month

 

• Cheers to Pride: Kick off Pride month on June 1 with this event where participating locations donate a percentage of their sales to support Rainbow Circle. Enjoy a variety of venues around the metro area.
• Grand Marshal Reception: On June 15, from 5:30 PM to 9 PM at Guthrie Theater, celebrate the leaders and champions of the LGBTQIA+ community.
• Family Fun Day: Join the festivities on June 23, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Como Park East Pavilions, offering free food, drinks, crafts, games, and fun activities for kids.
• Rainbow Run 5K: On June 30, participate in an electric run down Hennepin Ave. Dress in your brightest colors and join the celebration.

 

Book Your Stay in Minneapolis

Planning to join the festivities? Book your hotel early for the best deals – check out our selection of the best hotels in Minneapolis for gay travelers to ensure you are close to all the events and celebrations.