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The Parade Lineup is now available This item will continually be updated |
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| Photo by Paul Nixdorf | Thanks to Our Sponsors |
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2007 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade Presented by City Pages The 2007 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade, presented by City Pages, will be held on Sunday, June 24, beginning at 11am along Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. According to public estimates, the Parade drew an estimated 125,000 spectators in 2006, making it one of the largest parades in the Upper Midwest, and the largest in all of Minneapolis according to Mayor R.T. Rybak. Because of this popularity, it is recommended that you arrive early to find your parade viewing spot. |
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Parade Route The route will begin at the corner of 3rd Street and Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis and will follow Hennepin Avenue to Loring Park. For a detailed map, be sure to check ou the Parade Route/Location page.
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Unit Registration Registration will open in January 2008. For those wishing to pay with Visa or Master Card, we offer online registration using the button below. Registration forms and packets are available for download in the Downloads & Forms section of this site for those wishing to mail in their paperwork or pay by check.
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Parade Awards For the sixth year, the Parade will feature awards for outstanding units. The winners will be posted here after the Parade. There are four awards: the Grand Marshal's Choice Award, the Rainbow Award, the Best Use of Theme Award and the Pride Spirit Award. All units registered in the Parade are automatically entered into the contests for which they are eligible. The Pride Spirit Award is for any type of Parade unit, while the other awards are for floats only. A select panel of award judges will be located in the Grandstand. The winners will be announced on the Loring Stage of the Pride Festival on Sunday afternoon, following the conclusion of the Parade |
Parade Grandstands The grandstands are a wonderful place to watch the parade and hear it announced by our celebrity emcees. Monica West and Fox 9's M.A. Rosko will announce from the Main Grandstand and KFAI personalities will announce from the second Grandstand. For complete details, and how to get free tickets to the grandstands, be sure to check out the Grandstands page. |
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Help Carry the Giant Rainbow Flag in the Parade We are looking for about 45 people to help us carry the giant Rainbow Flag in the Parade. If you are interested, please contact Matt Shaw, Parade Coordinator, via email or telephone at 612.305.6934 |
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