Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 26, 2027
To: Sunday, June 27, 2027
Twin Cities Gay Pride 2027
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul celebrate Gay Pride each June attracting more than 400,000 visitors to the city during a week of events.
Twin Cities Gay Pride 2027
The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul celebrate Gay Pride each June. The event attracts more than 400,000 visitors and concludes with two major events, the Pride Festival and the Pride Parade.
- For the perfect stay, consider the downtown district, close to all the gay bars and clubs. Stay in the “Wonderful” rated Canopy Hotel featuring elegantly designed rooms and river-side views.
The Pride Festival
- Next Event: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June 2027.
- Twin Cities Pride Festival takes over Loring Park in Downtown Minneapolis for two days of live entertainment, food, parties and community events.
- The free festival is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Midwest, with 650+ vendors, LGBTQ+ organisations, local businesses, artists and food stands spread throughout the park.
- Running from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday.
- Loring Park is on the southern edge of Downtown Minneapolis, within walking distance of Hennepin Avenue, the Pride Parade route and several of the city’s busiest gay bars.
The Pride Parade
- Next Event: Sunday 27th June 2027.
- Twin Cities Pride Parade is the highlight of Pride Sunday, attracting 200,000+ spectators to Downtown Minneapolis.
- The parade starts at 11 am at 3rd Street and Hennepin Avenue and travels along Hennepin Avenue to Spruce Street, close to Loring Park. It finishes at approximately 2 pm.
- Featuring a colourful mix of floats, performers, LGBTQ+ organisations, community groups and local businesses.
- Arrive early if you want a good position along Hennepin Avenue. The downtown section of the route fills quickly before the 11 am start.
Rainbow Run
- Next Event: Sunday 27th June 2027.
- Start Pride Sunday with the Rainbow Run 5K along Hennepin Avenue.
- A pre-run yoga and stretch session starts at 8.30 am, followed by the run at 9 am.
- The timing makes it easy to combine the Rainbow Run with the Pride Parade at 11 am and the final day of Pride Festival at Loring Park.
Twin Cities Pride Parties
- Pride weekend brings some of Minneapolis’s busiest gay parties of the year, with much of the action centred around Hennepin Avenue.
- Don’t miss the Saloon Pride Block Party, one of the biggest parties of the weekend.
- The Saloon is at 830 Hennepin Avenue, directly on the Pride Parade route. During Pride it expands into a huge celebration with outdoor bars, DJs, dancers and live performances.
- Sunday afternoon is particularly busy as parade crowds move into the bars and Pride parties.
Gay Minneapolis
Minneapolis has a compact gay scene, with several of the city’s best-known venues clustered around Downtown and Hennepin Avenue.
- The Saloon 830 Hennepin Avenue One of Minneapolis’s best-known gay clubs with several bars, dance floors, shows and a huge Pride weekend program.
- Gay 90’s – 408 Hennepin Avenue Large multi-level LGBTQ+ nightclub with drag shows, DJs and several rooms.
- Brass Rail Lounge 422 Hennepin Avenue – Long-running downtown gay bar just steps from the Pride Parade route.
- 19 Bar 19 West 15th Street – Relaxed neighbourhood gay bar close to Loring Park, popular for drinks before heading downtown.
Where to stay during Twin Cities Pride
- Stay in Downtown Minneapolis, ideally between Hennepin Avenue and Loring Park.
- This puts you within walking distance of the Pride Festival, parade route and several of the city’s main gay venues.
- Here are the hotels we recommend close to the Pride celebrations:
- The Chambers Hotel Stylish four-star boutique hotel directly on Hennepin Avenue, steps from the Pride Parade and close to The Saloon.
- Hilton Minneapolis Popular four-star hotel close to Nicollet Mall and approximately a 10-minute walk from Loring Park.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis Downtown Modern downtown hotel just off Hennepin Avenue and close to the Pride Parade and gay nightlife.
- Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District Stylish four-star option in the Mill District, a short ride from Loring Park and the main Pride events.
Getting to Twin Cities Pride
- The main Pride events take place around Downtown Minneapolis and Loring Park.
- Hennepin Avenue connects the downtown entertainment district with the area around Loring Park, making most of the Pride weekend easy to explore on foot.
- Metro light rail connects Downtown Minneapolis with Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and St. Paul.
- Expect road closures around Hennepin Avenue on Sunday morning for the Rainbow Run and Pride Parade. Walking and public transport are the easiest options during the main celebrations.
- Recommended Hotels in Minneapolis
- For easy access to the Pride Festival, Parade and gay nightlife, choose a hotel in Downtown Minneapolis.
- Staying around Hennepin Avenue puts you closest to the Pride Parade and main gay bars. Hotels towards the southern end of Downtown are closer to Loring Park.
- Check hotels in Downtown Minneapolis with our preferred hotel partner.
- Recommended Hotels in Minneapolis
Recommended Hotels
- Here are the Hotels we recommend that keep you close to all the pride celebrations:
- Radisson Blau, Hilton Hotel, Loews Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites
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The Chambers Hotel, 901, Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, 55403
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 are prime spots to admire the scenery on Hennepin Avenue.
601 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
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 with a fridge and coffee machine are also included.
1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Situated in the centre of downtown Minneapolis, within steps of Nicollet Mall and , this hotel offers elegant accommodations with free WiFi access and and chic on-site dining options.
Each guestroom is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a fully stocked minibar. Bathrooms have limestone counters and stylish glass basins.
19 North 8th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Within of , this property is connected to the climate-controlled Skyway footbridge in the heart of and offers complimentary and free WiFi.
Every room at Hampton Inn and Suites provides a 42-inch flat-screen LCD HDTV with premium cable, a small refrigerator and coffee maker.
600 5th Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, a coffee machine and a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
95 S 10th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Every unit features a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a microwave. A fridge, a stove top and toaster are also featured in the kitchen, as well as a kettle. Free WiFi & Keyless Entry
240 Chicago Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
All units here are air-conditioned and feature a living room with a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a kettle a coffee machine and dishwasher, a dining area, a private bathroom with bath or shower, and free toiletries
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
The air-conditioned apartment offers 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with city views. Guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking
205 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States
Gay dance bar lots of fun
Open Thursday 5-Midnight, Friday 5-2am, Saturday 6-2am
990 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota
Multi award winning LGBTQ+ establishment! Voted Best of Minnesota featuring top-notch drag and more!
1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States
Minneapolis’ most glamorous celebrity and female impersonators host drag shows, karaoke, bingo, game night, movie night and stand up comedy to bring entertainment 7 nights a week with drag brunch every Sunday.
422 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
The Brass Rail Lounge is one of the premier gay bars in Minneapolis with a VIP section, along with nightly entertainmen and wide selection of the best drinks around
830 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
The Saloon has proudly served the Twin Cities LGBTQ community for more than 44 years, earning the reputation as its premiere going-out destination. Energizing atmosphere, pulsating dance floors, world-class entertainment, numerous bars to stay hydrated and an excess of gorgeous men to meet
A good show has always been our thing—you won’t want to miss the wet’n’wild shower platform on select evenings. Come for karaoke, our amazing contests, exclusive shows, and infamous Saloon Pride Block Party
19 West 15th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
A Gay pub classic offering, darts and pool, pizza served at bar a bonus space that opens when it gets busy and back patio for smoking, this is a cash only bar there is an ATM in the bar.
This is the perfect place for people who don’t want to go to a club.
515 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
This gay bar falls somewhere between a neighborhood bar & grill and a gay nightclub with a dance floor, outdoor patio, pool table and is home to some of the best happy hour deals in town!
408 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
A gay nightclub featuring 6 Bar, multiple dance floors and a Games room, offering Karaoke, Djs and of course Drag shows. The Dinner and Drag Show is a must as its one of the best in town.
The Black Hart Of Saint Paul, 1415 University Ave W, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104
Gay Soccer Bar in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul.
The Black Hart continues the long legacy of Town House Bar as a home for the LBGTQ+ community. Check out our calendar for our drag shows, burlesque, BINGO, and karaoke
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The Chambers Hotel
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star – Art-Infused Rooms, Rooftop Lounge
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Rain showers, deep soaking tubs
- Front-row seat to Orpheum Theatre, art-infused rooms with luxurious bathrooms, rooftop lounge, fire pit.
Loews Hotel
4 Star – Great Amenities
- 4 Star – Chic Stylish On-Site Dining Options
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, fully stocked minibar
- In downtown Minneapolis, steps from Nicollet Mall, elegant accommodations with modern amenities and dining.
Hilton Minneapolis
4 Star – Central Location
- 4 Star – Connected to Convention Center
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- 50-inch TV, iPod docking station
- Direct access to Minneapolis Convention Center, comfortable rooms with modern amenities, ideal for business and leisure.
Hampton Inn & Suites
3 Star – Perfect Location
- 3 Star – 24-Hour Fitness and Business Center
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- LCD HDTV, refrigerator, coffee maker
- Offers well-equipped rooms, 24-hour fitness and business centers, close to downtown attractions.
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