2023 Pride What to Do

JUNE

Northern Minnesota CampOUT
June 2 -4 and September 8 – 10 • West Forty RV Park Campground
Enjoy an LGBTQ safe-space, make new friends and explore the beauty of Northern Minnesota!
www.westfortyrvpark.com/campout-weekends.html  

Minnesota United FC Pride Night
June 3 • 7:30 PM • Alliance Field, St. Paul, MN
Show your Pride as the Loons take to the field against Toronto FC and show their support for the incredible diversity among their LGBTQ fans.
www.mnufc.com 

Queer Dharma Morning
June 3 • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM • Clouds in Water Zen Center, St. Paul
A retreat for LGBTQIA people to practice together in the tradition of Zen Buddhism lead by and in the company of others in the queer community. Includes sitting, walking and guided meditation, yoga, and time for reflection and sharing and an informal lunch. People with all levels of meditation welcome.
www.cloudsinwater.org

Grand Marshal Reception
June 3 • 5:00 PM • $15 entry • Midtown Global Market
Come out and meet the 2023 Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal, Dr. Angela Kade Goepford of Children’s Minnesota. Enjoy appetizers, silent auction, community awards and more!
www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=5598

Hastings Pride
June 3 • Jaycee Park, Hastings, MN
www.ideaorganization.org/upcoming-events

Adventurama – Community Fundraiser in support of Hennepin Healthcare
June 4 • Commons Park, 425 Portland Ave. S., Minneapolis
Inspired by Amazing Race and Survivor challenges, we will provide 12 activity stations within a three-mile radius of Hennepin Healthcare for teams of two adults to test their abilities. Teams will earn points by solving clues and completing challenges while creating memories and capturing photos. Proceeds will benefit patient comfort and care at Hennepin Healthcare.
www.hennepinhealthcare.org/rama23

LGBTQI+ Death Café
June 6 • 6:00 – 7:30 PM • Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis
In honor of pride month, Lakewood Cemetery is hosting a special Death Cafe for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. All are welcome to join, but we would like to hold this time and space for conversations directly impacting this community and their questions or discussions related to death and dying in a safe and comfortable environment. 
www.lakewoodcemetery.org/event/lgbtqia-death-cafe/

Saint Paul Saints Pride Night
June 8 • 7:07 PM • CHS Field, St. Paul
Dress in your rainbow best and come out to see the Saints take on Iowa!
www.milb.com/st-paul

Second Annual Trans Joy Fest
June 10 • Gichi-ode’ Akiing Park, Duluth, MN
Join us for an event to celebrate the life of Evan Adams and to showcase our trans and gender expansive community’s beauty, power, and most of all, joy, into this safe and welcoming community that we are building together here in the Northland. 
www.transnorthland.org

One Voice Mixed Chorus Presents ONEarth
June 10 at 7:00 PM • June 11 at 3:00 PM • Raspberry Island, St. Paul, MN
ONEarth celebrates our connections to each other and the earth with exciting visual elements, such as life-sized puppets, that will help bring the eclectic set of music to life. Tickets are pick-your-price, and seating is general admission and first-come, first-served. 
www.onevoicemn.org

PRIDE Market Series with Lakes & Legends Brewing Co.
June 10, 11, 17 & 18 • 12:00 – 4:00 PM • Lakes & Legends Brewing, 1368 Lasalle Ave., Minneapolis
Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. is ecstatic to announce their collaboration with local, LGBTQIA and BIPOC-owned businesses during the month of June. Stop by the taproom to shop from local makers that are a part of, love, and/or support the LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities.
www.lakesandlegends.com

Golden Valley Pride Festival
June 10 • 12:00 – 6:00 PM • Brookview Park, 300 Brookview Pkwy. N., Golden Valley, MN
Join folks from Golden Valley and surrounding communities to celebrate with music, performers, food trucks, an adult beverage area, vendors, organizations and activities.
www.goldenvalleypride.com

GRRRL Scout – June
June 10 • 9:30 PM – 1:00 AM • The Hook & Ladder Theater and Lounge, 3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis
Sponsored by The Aliveness Project, we’ll be kicking it off with music, dancing, free HIV testing, warm patios and cold drinks! Featuring DJ Keezy and DJ La Nena.
www.grrrlscout.com/events/grrrl-scout-june

Cook County, MN Pride – Grand Marais
June 10 • 11 :00 AM – 3 :00 PM • Downtown Grand Marais and Harbor Park
Join the Cook County Pride Committee in celebrating a variety of family-friendly and festive events held throughout the day with speakers, musicians, dancing, a march in unity, children’s activities and more! Sunday Service at Harbor Park will be at 10:30 AM on June 11^th.

St. Paul Pride
June 10 • Rice Park, St. Paul, MN
www.STPPride.org

Rainbows, Dreams and Prom Scenes PRIDE CAMP!
June 12 at 12:00 pm and June 16 at 3:00 PM • $145 – $160 • Kennedy Building, 2302 Kennedy St. NE, #100, Minneapolis
Fun for all ages – older students will go to The Prom, younger students will create our own piece inspired by fish-out-of-water Luca’s dream of riding Vespas in the sky with Alberto, and preschoolers will find our ‘True Colors’ and celebrate who we are and the happiness coming from within us through the Trolls movie.
www.springinspires.com

Elevate Pride Meat Raffle
June 14 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM • The Saloon, 830 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Support PFund Foundation’s scholarships, grants, and emergency support for LGBTQ+ people in the Upper Midwest. Includes vegetarian and vegan items.
www.pfundfoundation.org/events

Minnesota Twins Pride Night
June 16 • 7:10 PM • Twins vs. Detroit • Target Field, Minneapolis
Dress in your rainbow gear and cheer on the Twins as they celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community so prevalent in Twins Territory.
www.mlb.com/twins

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus presents “and IIIIIIII”
June 16 – 17 • 7:30 PM • Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis
Join us for our 2023 Pride concert consisting entirely of music made famous by Whitney Houston. Visit our website to purchase tickets.
www.tcgmc.org

A Bunch of Queens
June 17 – Brunch: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Show: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Centro, 2412 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis
Featuring Nina DiAngelo and Monica West of Roxy’s Cabaret with Frozen Pissás 
Drink special (Pink Margaritas)  

Hopkins Pride
June 17 – 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM – LTD Brewing Co., 8th St. N. at Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN
www.hopkinspride.org

Chaska Pride Picnic
June 17 • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – McKnight Park, Chaska, MN
www.chaskamn.gov/131/Human-Rights-Commission

Valley Wide Pride Fest
June 17 • 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Lakefront Park, Hudson, WI
www.hudsonwipride.com

Pride Family Fun Day 2023
June 18 • 11:00 AM – 2:20 PM • Como Park East Pavilion, 1151 Como Ave., St. Paul
Come out for a free family fun day which is held annually in conjunction with Father’s Day to help celebrate LGBTQ+ families. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, beverages, and more, with fun and games for the kids. Rain or shine.
www.tcpride.org/event/pride-family-fun-day-2023/

Pride Pumps & Pearls Revue Drag Show
June 18 – 12:00 PM – $20 – Hewing Hotel, 300 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis
https://hewinghotel.com/events/pumps-pearls-revue-drag-show-june-18/

Let Loose With Loosey LaDuca
June 18 • 8:00 PM • VIP $45/ General Admission $20 • The Saloon, Minneapolis
LET LOOSE with Loosey LaDuca before Pride Weekend. Loosey LaDuca will be joining the cast for a very SPECIAL evening at the Saloon. VIP Meet and Greet from 7:00 PM- 8:00 PM
www.etix.com/ticket/p/5752550/let-loose-with-loosey-laduca-minneapolis-the-saloon-mn

Minnesota Lynx Pride Night
June 22 • 7:00 PM • Target Center, Minneapolis
Come out and celebrate Pride Night as the Lynx take on the Connecticut Sun.
www.lynx.wnba.com

Elevate Pride Trivia Challenge
June 22 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM • Black Hart of Saint Paul, 1415 University Ave. W., St. Paul
Come Elevate Pride with the PFund Foundation at the Black Hart in Saint Paul!
www.pfundfoundation.org/events

Twin Cities Pride Festival
June 23 – June 25 • Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis
Come out for the 51^st annual Twin Cities Pride Festival for a weekend of fun with local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ vendors, food courts, a beer garden and music stages.
www.tcpride.org

Taylor Swift Eras Drag Brunch
June 23 – 24 • $17 • Visit website for times • Union Rooftop, 731 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Starring Sasha Cassadine (host) and Jade Jolie (RuPaul’s Drag Race + star of Taylor’s You Need to Calm Down music video). All guests must purchase an entree.
www.etix.com/ticket/p/2957467/taylor-swift-eras-drag-brunch-300pm-minneapolis-union-rooftop

Pride Skate Party
June 23 – 9:30pm – Midnight – $15 + $5 Skate Rentals – Cheap Skate Roller Center, 3075 Coon Rapids Blvd., Coon Rapids 
Try something new this Pride! Team Bdot Croc and Hazmat Circus present: Pride Skate Party!Come skate and slay the night away and check out a hot new trend: rollerskating! 
With special guest DJ Neeka SoDopeWe will have vendors, snack bar, photo booths, and more TBA. This is an 18+ and alcohol free event 
https://app.getoccasion.com/p/n/28XpXxWN
https://www.facebook.com/events/s/pride-skate-party/753454413185297/

Eden Prairie Party for Pride
June 24 • 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM • Staring Lake Amphitheater, Edina, MN
Join us for our first annual Pride fest featuring music, food, fitness, fun, and a feeling of celebration! Free to attend, and all are welcome.
www.edenprairie.org/home

Rainbow Run 5K My Way
June 25 • 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM • Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Minneapolis
Dress your Rainbow and join in the Fun! Join the live Run on down Hennepin Ave or plan your run where you’re at. This will be a chipped run! All in-person runners 21+ will get a FREE BEER at the end of the run at the Sculpture Garden Beer Tent.
www.raceroster.com/events/2023/71681/rainbow-run-5k-my-way

MiX LGBT Party at Gai Noi
June 25 • Noon – 6:00 PM • Gai Noi, 1610 Harmon Pl., Minneapolis
Gai Noi is partnering with MiX and will open for a 21+ party with DJs Lenka Paris and Shiek, an abbreviated menu offering a few snacks, and a lot of great drinks. No cover.
www.gainoimpls.com

JULY

WSP Pride – West St. Paul Pride
July 7 – 8 • 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM • West Stain Paul Sports Complex, 1650 Oakdale Ave., West St. Paul
Celebrate your pride for the LGBTQI+ community in West St. Paul! Free to all.
www.wsppride.com/home/

Wright-Sherburne Pride
July 8 • 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Ellison Park, 913 River St., Monticello, MN
www.wrightsherburnepride.com

Maple Grove Pride and Color Gathering
July 20 • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Central Park, Maple Grove, MN
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070396981630

North Star Regional Rodeo
July 29 – 30 • Gates open at 11 AM • Deadbroke Arena, Hugo, MN
Come out and enjoy competition between some of the best LGBTQ rodeo riders and competitors in the Midwest.
www.nsgra.org

AUGUST

RuPaul’s Drag Race – Werk The World Tour 2023
August 1 • 8:00 PM • Tickets $49.50 – $89.50 • 18+ only • State Theatre, Minneapolis
Perception is not reality… Asia O’Hara, Daya Betty, Jorgeous, Kandy Muse, Naomi Smalls, Plastique and select finalists from Season 15 are unknowingly trapped in the Netwerq… Free your mind this summer at the world’s largest drag production.
www.hennepintheatretrust.org/events/rupauls-drag-race-werq-the-world-tour-2023-state-theatre-minneapolis-mn-2023/

Stillwater Pride
August 3 – 7 • Downtown Stillwater, MN
www.lavendermagazine.com/stillwaterpride

Minnesota POC Pride Festival
August 14 – 20 • Minneapolis, MN
www.mnpocpride.org/

LGBTQ+ Boundary Waters Trip
August 23 – 27 • $795 per person, with possible financial assistance based on need • Maximum of 8 in group • Ely, MN
Ely Outfitting Company & Boundary Waters Guide Service is a gay-owned business that supports diversity and inclusion in outdoor spaces, so this is a great opportunity to make new friends and meet interesting people in a beautiful locale!
www.elyoutfittingcompany.com/lgbtq-boundary-waters-trip/

Bemidji Pride
August 26 – 27 • Rail River Folk School, Bemidji, MN
www.pridesupportnetwork.org/bemidji-pride/

NAGAAA Softball World Series
Aug 28 – Sept 2 • Various sites in the Metro Area
“Light Up the North” as one of the largest annual gay sporting events in the world returns to Minnesota! Over 200 teams from 45 cities across the US and Canada will take part in nearly 900 games at softball complexes in the metro area. Don’t miss out!
www.lightupthenorth.org

Duluth Superior Pride
August 31 – September 4 • Festival: Bayfront Park, Duluth, MN; Parade: Downtown Superior, WI
www.duluthsuperiorpride.com

SEPTEMBER

Bloomington Pride
September 10 – Bloomington Civic Plaza, Bloomington, MN
https://bloomingtonpridemn.org

St. Cloud Pride
September 16 – 17 • Festival: Lake George/Eastman Park, St. Cloud, MN
www.stcpride.org

Columbia Heights Pride
September 23 • Kordiak Park, Columbia Heights, MN
www.facebook.com/cohipride

OCTOBER

Austin Pride
October 7 • Downtown Austin, Austin, MN

All events subject to change or cancellation. Please be sure to check websites.