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Twin Cities Pride Roundup 2022
Here's a roundup of Pride celebrations around the Twin Cities this June, via Twin Cities Pride.
MINNESOTA — As COVID-19 cases die down in Minnesota, residents are gearing up to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride during June, which is Pride Month.
Most of the events in Patch's roundup were found on Twin Cities Pride.
Here are upcoming Pride events in the Twin Cities:
June 9:
Grand Marshal Celebration & Pride Awards- 5:30-9 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Minneapolis. Enjoy music, comedy, community awards and the crowning of the Grand Marshal for Pride 2022. Tickets are $15.
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June 11:
Hastings Pride Fest- 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Jaycee Park. Family-friendly celebration is 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Neon Adult Party begins at 8 p.m.
Queer Dharma Morning- 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Clouds in Water Zen Center in St. Paul. A Zen Buddhism retreat to celebrate Pride. Includes an informal lunch.
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House of Pride Day Dance Party- 2-8 p.m. at Royal Foundry Craft Spirits in Minneapolis. Hosted by Lakehouse. A day of dancing to a variety of music.
Alok: 8-10 p.m. at Pantages Theatre. Alok Vaid-Menon(they/them)’s art explores trauma belonging and the human condition.
June 12
QUEERSPACE Collective Tie-Dye Party: 1-4 p.m. at La Doña Cervecería in Minneapolis. Cost is $15-$20. A portion of the cost will be donated to QUEERSPACE.
Chaska Pride Picnic: 3-6 p.m. at Chaska City Square Park. A family-friendly Pride celebration with food trucks, yard games, music and more.
June 13
The Living Undeterred Tour: A Mental Health Initiative: 2-4 p.m. at The Temple at
1190 W James Ave in St. Paul. A speaker will address the stigma of mental health and substance abuse in the LGBTQ+ community.
Pride on TV Trivia at 10k Brewing: 6:30-8:30 p.m. and hosted by Trivia Mafia.
June 14:
Bob’s Choice: An LGBTQ+ Advocate’s Death with Dignity Journey: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis. Watch a documentary of LGBTQ activist Bob Fuller use Washington’s Death by Dignity Law and document his final days battling cancer.
June 15:
Paint and Build Night: 7-9 p.m. at Tower Games in Minneapolis. Funds will go to The Aliveness Project.
June 16:
Saint Paul Seniors Pride in the Park: 5-8 p.m. at Phalen Pavilion in St. Paul.
Pride on TV Trivia at Venn Brewing: 6-8 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia
Pride on TV Trivia at Burning Brothers Brewing: 7-9 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia
June 17
Brainerd Lakes Pride: June 17-19 at
June 18
MNSOC Youth Pride: 1-6 p.m. at Como Park East Pavilion in St. Paul
June 19
Pride Family Fun Day: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Como Park East Pavilion in St. Paul
WRESTLEPALOOZA – A PRIDE PRE-PARTY FEATURING: DRAG! BURLESQUE! PRO WRESTLING! LIVE MUSIC!: 6-10:30 p.m. at First Avenue. Tickets are $30-$40.
June 20
Pride on TV Trivia at Black Sheep Pizza (North Loop): 7-9 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia
June 21
Pride on TV Trivia at AxeBridge Wine Co.: 6:30- 8:30 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia
June 22
Pride on TV Trivia at Black Sheep Pizza (Eat Street): 7-9 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia
June 23
MiX: Pride Weekend Kickoff: 3-10 p.m. at Graze Provisions & Libations in Minneapolis
Pride on TV Trivia at Able Seedhouse and Brewery: 6-8 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia
Meghan Murphy: The Big Red Show with special guest Monica West: 8-11 p.m. at The Woman's Club Of Minneapolis
June 24
Saloon Block Party: Noon-2 a.m. at The Saloon in Minneapolis
Pride Beer Dabbler: 6-9:30 p.m. at The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
June 25
Twin Cities Pride Festival: June 25-26 at Loring Park in Minneapolis
Burnsville Pride Celebration: 1-3:30 p.m. at Vista View Park
Saloon Block Party: Noon-2 a.m. at The Saloon in Minneapolis
Pride on TV Trivia at Summit Brewing Co.: 6-8 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia
Pride In Concert featuring Carly Rae Jepsen: 8-11 p.m. at The Armory in Minneapolis
June 26
Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride March Honoring Ashley Rukes: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at 7th and Hennepin
Saloon Block Party- Noon-2 a.m. at The Saloon in Minneapolis
Team Trans Hockey Exhibition Games- 6-9 p.m. at Parade Ice Garden in Minneapolis
SAUCY SANTANA & FRIENDS LIVE IN CONCERT- 7 p.m.-midnight at The Pourhouse in Minneapolis
June 27
Pride on TV Trivia on Twitch- 7-9 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia. Virtual event
June 28
Pride on TV Trivia at Wooden Hill Brewing Co.- 6:30-8:30 p.m. hosted by Trivia Mafia.
You can find the full list of Pride events here.
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