When is St. Paul Pride?

St. Paul and the Twin Cities host multiple Pride celebrations throughout the summer, giving the metro one of the longest Pride seasons in the Midwest.

Saint Paul Pride Festival 2026

Saint Paul Pride takes place on June 15, 2026 in St. Paul. This is St. Paul's own dedicated celebration, separate from the larger Twin Cities Pride in Minneapolis.

Twin Cities Pride Festival & Parade 2026

The main Twin Cities Pride Festival takes place June 27-28, 2026 at Loring Park in downtown Minneapolis. The festival runs Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 10am-6pm, featuring 650+ vendors, three stages of entertainment, and community organizations.

The Twin Cities Pride Parade steps off on Sunday, June 28 at 11am. The route starts at 3rd Street & Hennepin Avenue and proceeds south down Hennepin Avenue to Spruce Place, ending at Loring Park. Over 475,000 people attend the weekend festivities.

Other LGBTQ+ Pride Events

• Minnesota People of Color Pride (MNPOC Pride) — August 16, 2026. The Twin Cities' Black Pride celebration highlighting LGBTQ+ people of color

Where to Celebrate in St. Paul

St. Paul venues host Pride events throughout June. Black Hart of Saint Paul and Camp Bar and Cabaret are great spots to celebrate before and after the festivals.

Browse all gay events in St. Paul at outxout.com/events/st-paul-mn.