Event Dates
From: Friday, June 28, 2024
To: Sunday, June 30, 2024
The Saloon Block Party is one of the biggest parties to take place during the Minneapolis gay pride weekend.
The Saloon Block Party is one of the biggest parties to take place during the Minneapolis gay pride weekend. The entire block by the bar becomes the biggest gay playground in the city.
- Stay close to the party at Loews Minneapolis Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests with a modern gym, spacious rooms and perfect location for exploring the city.
The Party
- Some of the biggest names in pop and drag perform on the main stage during the weekend of Gay Pride at the Saloon’s epic block party.
- The block party has become one of the most anticipated events of the year.
- Many visitors bypass the pride festivities and head straight to the block party for an evening of excellent concerts and amazing atmosphere.
- The party has been voted as one of the top gay block events in the United States.
- Stay downtown, close to the party. Hotels are busy, so start planning early..
The Venue
- The Saloon, located in downtown Minneapolis is one of the busiest gay bars in the city. The party comes complete with a large outside bar to handle the thousands of visitors each night. The main stage has an state of the art sound and light system and the block party even includes a fun fairground with Ferris wheel and sizzler rides!
- Shows run every night during the pride festivities from 7pm until late.
- The Saloon bar is located on 830 Hennepin Ave and provides the perfect viewing point for the main parade. Arrive early on parade day as the party is the place to visit once the festival in the park ends.
Where to stay during Twin Cities Pride
Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the pride celebrations:
Radisson Blul, Hilton Hotel, Loews Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites
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We have chosen hotels in Minneapolis that keep you close to all the shops, restaurants & bars
The Chambers has had a front-row seat to the legendary Orpheum Theatre’s groundbreaking performances Our 60 art-infused guestrooms and suites have walk-in rain showers, deep soaking tubs and sweeping views of vibrant downtown. A show-stopping rooftop lounge and lush courtyard with a fire pit
Situated in the centre of downtown Minneapolis, within steps of Nicollet Mall and Target Center, this hotel offers elegant accommodations with free WiFi access and and chic on-site dining options. Each guestroom at the Minneapolis Loews Hotel is equipped with a wall mounted flat-screen TV and a fully stocked minibar
Connected to the Minneapolis Convention Center via a skyway, this city centre hotel offers easy access to top attractions and features comfortable accommodations, complete with many modern amenities. A 50-inch flat-screen cable TV and iPod docking station are provided in every spacious room
Every room at Hampton Inn and Suites – Minneapolis/Downtown provides a 42-inch flat-screen LCD HDTV with premium cable, a small refrigerator and coffee maker. A 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour business centre are available on-site at Hampton Inn and Suites. Guests can grab a snack from the 24-hour snack shop.
Highlights of The Saloon Pride Festival 2017 “40th Anniversary Block Party”