Twin Cities Pride Festival
TWIN CITIES PRIDE FESTIVAL 2026
Saturday June 27th: 10am-7pm
Sunday June 28th: 10am-6pm
REGISTRATION LAUNCHES JANUARY 15TH, 2026
Twin Cities Pride Youth Night
Friday June 26th: 4:00pm-8:00pm
The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largest FREE Pride festival. Highlighting the best in LGBTQIA2S+ entertainment on 3 stages, featuring over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA2S+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses.
Welcome to the 55th Annual Twin Cities Pride Festival
In a time when our rights, identities, and communities are under increasing attack, gathering together in joy, visibility, and solidarity is more than just a celebration, it’s an act of resistance. The world may feel heavy right now, but Pride is a reminder that we are still here. We are still fighting. And we are stronger together.
This Pride Guide is your resource to navigate the festival and make the most of your experience—from stage schedules and community spaces to accessibility info and quiet moments of reflection. Whether you’re here to march, dance, heal, or simply be seen, know this: your presence matters. Your story matters. And Pride is for you.
Let’s honor our history, uplift each other, and move forward with fierce love and unstoppable pride.
Vendors: We have over 600 unique vendors to explore. This year at Pride, we created stickers to identify vendors who are BIPOC, BIPOC LGBTQIA2S+, or LGBTQIA2S+ owned or operated, so attendees can be informed about who they are making purchases from and getting information from, celebrating and supporting our diverse community. Keep an eye out for these identifiers on booth numbers throughout the park.
Need help finding your way or have a question during Pride? Visit one of our Info Booths located throughout the park! Our friendly volunteers are here to assist you with event details, directions, and general questions. Info Booths are also stocked with festival maps, including accessibility maps, to help you navigate and enjoy your Twin Cities Pride experience with ease.
Reunification bands: We know with large crowds people can get separated from their parties. Reunification bands are offered to those groups with Children or Vulernable adults who may wonder off. These help security staff ensure folks are reunited as quickly as possible.
ADA stops: These benches are located at each information booth to help those with mobility limitations get to various locations in the park. Just let the volunteer at the info booth know where you would like to go, have a seat, and a shuttle will be with you shortly.
Allergy/Dietary Restriction Guide: This year we worked with our food vendors and they identified if they can accommodate certain allergy and dietary restriction. Stop by an info booth to check out a map to see more info! [All info is self reported by vendors]
Need a moment to recharge? The Escape Space, hosted by the Autism Society of Minnesota, is a shaded, air-conditioned sensory oasis nestled by the lake. Designed for anyone seeking a break from the noise and crowds, this space offers a quiet, calming environment with tools and resources to support sensory regulation and relaxation. Everyone deserves a moment of peace—and the Escape Space is here for just that.
The Family Services Tent is a clean, air-conditioned space designed with comfort and care in mind for families. This tent provides tables for both child and adult changing, along with supportive seating for any feeding type. Whether you need a quiet moment, a cool break, or a place to tend to your family’s needs, this welcoming space is here to support you throughout your Pride experience.
We bought a bull! Located in the sports field. This year we are bringing back the bull rides, but we are adding a little competitive twist to the mix. Riders who last 8 seconds or more will walk away with bragging rights and horns!
Proceeds from this ride will go back into TC Pride year-round programming!
This area is dedicated to LGBTQIA2S + youth and includes the Rainbow Stage which will feature performances and programming exclusively for youth.
Pet Central is the purr-fect place for animal lovers at Twin Cities Pride! This lively area features rescue organizations, pet-focused small businesses, and two full days of tail-wagging programming. Whether you’re looking to adopt, shop for your furry friend, or just enjoy some adorable entertainment, Pet Central is where pets and their people come together to celebrate Pride—four paws at a time.
THC Garden Rules:
No Smoking Allowed
Products must be consumed within the gated area.
Products, like gummies, may be purchased and taken home for consumption, but must remain sealed in public.
The Queer Writes tent is back for it’s second year with more authors than ever! In this tent you will have the opportunity to shop from local LGBTQIA2S+ authors and book sellers! This is for all of those bookworms who miss the book fairs of our childhoods!
Being a vendor at Twin Cities Pride is a daunting endeavor. It takes time, inventory, staff, and money to make it happen and we recognize that this can be a huge barrier for businesses that are just starting out. That is why this year we are introducing the Small Business Tent! Here you will find small businesses tabling together to get their start! This is one place where your spending will have this biggest impact for a business!
Coming back for year 2, Artist Alley, a dedicated space exclusively featuring LGBTQIA2S+ artists. In this section of the festival you will find past and present Twin Cites Pride Artists-in-Residence as well as other local LGBTQIA2S+ artists. Join us in celebrating and supporting our local LGBTQIA2S+ artists, become a part of this dynamic and inclusive artistic experience, and take home a piece of unique art from the festival!
The History Pavilion, located at the Loring Park Community Arts Center, offers a rich display of LGBTQIA2S+ experiences, historic events, photos, and artifacts from the vast Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies. This collection, now housed at the University of Minnesota Andersen Library, began in the 1970s with Tretter’s personal interest in preserving LGBTQIA2S+ stories in pop culture. Over the years, it has grown to include tens of thousands of books, periodicals, films, videos, and other significant items.
The Memorial Garden is a cherished annual art installation at Twin Cities Pride—a serene and sacred space where we honor and remember those we have lost. Community members are invited to tie a ribbon and attach a tag in memory of a loved one, creating a powerful and collective tribute of love, remembrance, and resilience. As the ribbons flutter in the wind, they serve as a moving symbol of the lives that continue to inspire us and the bonds that unite our LGBTQIA2S+ community across generations.
Living Well Park is where community care meets action. This area highlights organizations dedicated to the health and well-being of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Stop by to connect with affirming healthcare providers, learn about essential services, and access free health resources—including cancer screenings and vaccinations. Living Well Park is all about empowering you to live fully, proudly, and well.
Navigating to Pride can be a challenge between traffic and construction! But with Bike Check it just got easier. This is a great space to park your bike while you enjoy the festival!
Get in the game at the Sports Field! This lively area features local and professional sports teams, athletic clubs, and fun, interactive activities for all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to join a team, meet LGBTQIA2S+ athletes, or just try something new, the Sports Field is a celebration of play, pride, and the power of community through movement.
