Saint Paul Pride Festival & Parade 2026 to Highlight Unity, Local Artists, and Community Connections
Published: May 13, 2026
SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA – The Saint Paul Pride Festival & Parade 2026 is set to return June 13-14, 2026, with a weekend focused on community unity, local art, live entertainment, and inclusive celebrations across Saint Paul.
The free public event will take place at Dual Citizen Brewing Co. from noon to 8 p.m. both days. Organizers say this year’s festival comes at a time when many Minnesota families are facing uncertainty and division, and the event aims to provide a welcoming, supportive environment for all attendees.
According to festival organizers, Saint Paul Pride will continue its mission of supporting local artists, businesses, and organizations while creating a safe and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
One of the headline additions for 2026 is a new “Pride Unity Song” project featuring artist Mikko Blaze. Organizers say the song will be written and recorded at Voliere Spirits before debuting officially during the evening entertainment lineup on June 14. Festival organizers said they hope the music collaboration will help bring people together during a time of social and political division.
The weekend festivities will also include the return of the Pride “Pretti Good Walk” on June 13. The community sidewalk parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Urban Growler and travel along Raymond Avenue to the festival grounds at Dual Citizen Brewing Co. Organizers expect more than 500 participants to join the walk. Businesses along the parade route are expected to host interactive activities and community engagement opportunities for attendees throughout the event.
Another new addition this year is Pride Queer Wrestling, which will feature performances by Northern Lights Wrestling during the evening of June 13. Organizers described the event as a new form of interactive entertainment designed to be free and accessible to the public.
Live entertainment throughout the weekend will feature several Twin Cities artists and performers, including Izzy Cruz, Cypher Side Dance School, and TeawhYB, alongside additional performers.
Festival organizers also announced the launch of “Pride Academy,” a new initiative based at Jennings ALC High School. The program is intended to help connect youth with internship and paid fellowship opportunities while encouraging leadership development and community involvement. Students from Jennings ALC are expected to assist with the Pride walk activities, and organizers thanked Project Restore Minnesota for supporting youth leadership initiatives connected to the event.
In addition, students from L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion helped design the official 2026 Saint Paul Pride Festival T-shirt as part of a school art project. Organizers said two students, Wren, a fifth grader, and Evelyn, a third grader, created the winning design with support from their teachers and art staff.
Festival T-shirts became available for online purchase beginning April 15.
Additional information about the event, entertainment lineup, volunteer opportunities, and merchandise is available through the official Saint Paul Pride website at Saint Paul Pride.
Written by: Will Wight
