Come celebrate the 49th Annual Twin Cities Pride with us at the 2021 Pride Festival Saturday, July 17th and Sunday, July 18th! Featuring local BIPOC and LQBTQ+ vendors, food courts, a beer garden, music stages, and, starting in June, a schedule packed with events, Twin Cities Pride is something you don’t want to miss!

Get the excitement going with the Pride Beer Dabbler on Friday, July 16. Pride Beer Dabbler is back for the ninth year to kick off Twin Cities Pride weekend with a night of craft beer sampling from Minnesota breweries, live music, and fun activities. This year’s festival features craft beer and cider from 65+ local breweries and ciders, all enjoyed in a new location—the beautiful Minneapolis Sculpture Garden!

Before you celebrate Pride weekend, check out this special message from our Sister City in Tours, France:

To make the most out of your festival experience, don't worry about driving home. Make a weekend out of it! Book your stay and be right next to all the Pride action!

7 Ways to Maximize your Pride Experience in Minneapolis

While there are plenty of awesome events and activities to experience at Pride, we want to make sure you make the most of your time in Minneapolis. There’s so much to see and do, and a single day just won’t cut it. Why not extend the celebration and make a weekend out of it? To make your decision easy, we’ve compiled the top 7 ways to maximize your Pride weekend in Minneapolis!

1. Dive into the foodie scene at Cafe & Bar Lurcat

Calling all foodies! You can’t come to Minneapolis and NOT try Café and Bar Lurcat. The trendy, urban eatery has both a café for a fabulous sit-down dinner, and a bar for hanging out with a couple of craft cocktails. Located right outside of Loring Park, it’s the perfect spot to relax and indulge in the Minneapolis food scene post festival madness!

2. Get your brunch on at Hen House Eatery

The fun at Pride doesn’t stop, so you need to fuel up! Also, just a few blocks outside of Loring Park, Hen House Eatery is a great spot for local food and drink (and they have breakfast ALL day!). If you’re looking for more of a jolt in the morning, don’t worry - they offer specialty bloody marys and incredible rhubarb mimosas, as well as many other tasty breakfast cocktails.

3. Try lawn bowling at Brit's Pub

Walk just a few blocks and find yourself…in the UK? Get a taste of life abroad at Brit’s Pub! Grab a beer, try lawn bowling on the rooftop, or watch a soccer or rugby game while chowing down on some pub food. This is one of the most unique bar and dining experiences in Minneapolis, so don’t miss it

4. Get a taste of our brew scene Lakes & Legends

A trip to Minneapolis just wouldn’t be the same without experiencing our incredible craft beer scene. Luckily, Lakes and Legends is just a few short blocks from Loring Park, so you can quench your thirst with a cold beer or hard seltzer whenever the mood strikes. The drinks are incredible, the space is beautiful, and they even offer games.

5. Experience one of Prince's favorite spots, the Dakota Jazz Club

Come for the food, stay for the music. Or…come for the music, stay for the food. Few places do both food and live music really well. The Dakota Jazz Club is the exception, and . It's no wonder that this was one of Prince's favorite spots in Minneapolis. With an outstanding menu and performances by world-renowned artists, it’s the perfect place for an evening out. Enjoy an amazing meal before or during the show, or simply sit back with a cocktail and be absorbed by the sounds.

6. Get moving at Lake of the Isles

Travel just 2 miles southwest of Loring Park and find the beautiful Lake of the Isles. It wouldn’t quite be a Minneapolis weekend without walking around one of our many lakes. Minnesota is the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” after all. One of the most popular spots to break a sweat or lay out a towel, you’ll find bikers, skaters, sun-seekers, people-watchers, and everything in between.

7. Get inspired at Walker Art Center

The Walker Art Center is a must-see destination in Minneapolis, and with its location right next to Loring Park, it’s an easy choice! Although the Walker has a number of incredible galleries and exhibits, the star is the Sculpture Garden. Recently renovated, the Sculpture Garden is a true gem in Minneapolis. Visit the iconic Spoon Bridge and Cherry among more than 40 other works from the Walker’s collection. Afterwards, make a visit to Cardamom, the attached restaurant at the base of the museum. Enjoy top-notch cocktails and remarkable dishes all with a fabulous view through the glass-enclosed walls.

MAKE IT A WEEKEND!

Come for the Pride Festival, but stay to experience all there is to do in Minneapolis. Why not make a weekend out of it? Check out hotel deals, summer events, and other fun that you might just want to stay for.