People gather to watch the Pride Parade in Minneapolis on Sunday, June 28, 2015. (Jeff Wheeler/Minneapolis Star Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As Pride Month begins, several cities and businesses are hosting pride events across the state of Minnesota.
Minneapolis Drag brunches
- Union Rooftop and CRAVE American Kitchen and Sushi, Minneapolis
- Multiple dates
- Tickets starting at $17
Catch a themed drag brunch in Minneapolis. Themes include Prince, Beyoncé, 90s music, and Cher.
East Central Minnesota Pride
- Robinson Park, Pine City
- June 3
- Free admission
Join the 'first rural pride festival' for food, entertainment, vendors, and more! This is a tobacco-free, e-cigarette-free and alcohol-free event.
Golden Valley Pride Festival
- Brookview Park, Golden Valley
- June 10
- Free admission
Enjoy music, food trucks, and a beer garden at the fifth annual Golden Valley Pride Festival. Musician and performer, Erin Schwab, will host the event.
Pride Family Fun Day
- Como East Park Pavilion, St. Paul
- June 18
- Free admission
Celebrate LGBTQ+ families and Father's Day at this family-friendly event. Hot dogs, chips, beverages and more will be available. The Twins will be hosting a youth baseball clinic for children ages 6 through 12.
Twin Cities Pride Festival
- Loring Park and Parade Park, Minneapolis
- June 23 through June 25
- Free admission
The 51st annual Twin Cities Pride Festival will be held at Loring Park and Parade Park in Minneapolis June 23 through June 25 and will feature local BIPOC and LGBTQ+ vendors, food courts, a beer garden, and music stages.
Duluth-Superior Pride Festival
- Various locations
- August 31 through September 4
- Admission varies for each event
The Duluth-Superior Pride Festival returns this summer on Labor Day Weekend with events all around the Twin Ports starting with the Mayor's Reception at the Duluth Depot on Thursday, September 1st. The main event is the festival at Bayfront Park all day Saturday, followed by a parade on Sunday.