Minneapolis LGBTQ+ Community

Minneapolis has a proud tradition of inclusion throughout the entire city. We go beyond simply celebrating Pride, we support and include people from all backgrounds, all lifestyles, all year round. Shop in our welcoming neighborhoods, dine in our gay-friendly restaurants, and have some fun while supporting and learning more about our LGBTQ+ community.

The Perfect Minneapolis Weekend for LGBTQ+ Travelers The Perfect Minneapolis Weekend for LGBTQ+ Travelers This LGBTQ+ friendly itinerary is your ultimate guide to Minneapolis’ inclusive neighborhoods, restaurants and attractions. Whether…

Spend a Night Out at These Favorite Minneapolis LGBTQ+ Bars & Clubs Spend a Night Out at These Favorite Minneapolis LGBTQ+ Bars & Clubs Catch a drag performance, go dancing, play a few arcade games and eat some good food…

Best Places to See Performing Arts and Drag Shows in Minneapolis Best Places to See Performing Arts and Drag Shows in Minneapolis Sit back, relax (or participate) during a theater performance, dance performance or drag show at these…

9 Ways to Maximize your Pride Experience in Minneapolis 9 Ways to Maximize your Pride Experience in Minneapolis Celebrate the greater LGBTQ community at one of the largest free Pride festivals in the country…

LGBTQ-Owned Minneapolis Businesses to Support During Pride—and the Rest of the Year LGBTQ-Owned Minneapolis Businesses to Support During Pride—and the Rest of the Year Every summer, the attention of the Minneapolis LGBTQ+ community and allies alike turns to the rainbow-decked…

Twin Cities LGBTQ+ History and Self-Guided Tour Twin Cities LGBTQ+ History and Self-Guided Tour Minneapolis and St. Paul have a long and storied LGBTQ+ history. Use these maps to begin…

A History and Guide to the Two Spirit & LGBTQ Native American Community in Minneapolis A History and Guide to the Two Spirit & LGBTQ Native American Community in Minneapolis As one of the larger metro areas of the Midwest, Minneapolis has long been a hub…

LGBTQ+ Resources & Support

Outfront MN: the state's largest LGBTQ civil rights group, helping win same-sex marriage, make schools safer for LGBTQ youth, advance trans rights, elect pro-equity candidates, and run a 24/7 crisis line.

The Aliveness Project: a community center for and driven by people living with HIV, offers free testing and nutrition & wellness services.

Red Door Clinic: the largest HIV and STD clinic in Minnesota and a landmark for health care services in Hennepin County education and testing throughout the Twin Cities, on request. We offer support groups for people living with HIV.

Youth & AIDS Project (YAP): a non-profit organization housed in the University of Minnesota's Department of Pediatrics—offers HIV testing, HIV/AIDS medical case management, HIV prevention services, and sexual health education programs for young people living in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

MN Trans Health Coalition: committed to improving health care access and the quality of health care received by trans and gender non-conforming people through education, resources, and advocacy