LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Don't be complacent about rights affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (or Queer) (LGBTQ) people. Rights vary greatly by country or legal jurisdiction – encompassing everything from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage to the death penalty for homosexuality. According to Wikipedia as of July 2020, the penal codes of nine United Nations-recognised countries, Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Iraq, Mauritania, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen, impose the death penalty for homosexuality.
The Land of the Free has some of the largest and best gay friendly destinations in the world even though the laws on homosexuality are mixed across the country. In a handful of states anti-gay sex laws remain though are rarely enforced. While there was always a gay underground, it was only in the late sixties that gay rights started to be promoted seriously following the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York and the election of Harvey Milk in San Francisco as America’s first out gay city politician.Even if a few states still ban homosexuality in theory, almost everywhere across this huge country you will find gay oases and expressions of Pride – yes even in the more conservative states. Often it has been the courts who have taken a lead rather than politicians. It took the US Supreme Court rather than Congress to legalise same sex marriage US-wide. But the great coastal cities that we have all heard of - San Francisco, New York, Miami, Los Angeles - all in their unique way offer the European gay traveller a stunning scene and memorable holiday. Whether it’s a men only hotel in Key West or a trendy guest house in San Fran you’ll have every type of accommodation. We list over one hundred Prides across the US and these are not just the usual coastal cities. Prides and community are flourishing in the heartlands too from Little Rock, Arkansas to Cincinnati, Ohio to Chicago - see our list. This huge country has something for every LGBT traveller. Just enjoy it, but watch your waste line, the food servings are huge, too!
We have 463 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2024 in Usa.
County/States
We have 52 Regions in Usa.Maine (3 towns) | Maryland (1 town) | Massachusetts (5 towns) | Michigan (9 towns) | Minnesota (2 towns) | Mississippi (2 towns) | Missouri (5 towns) | Montana (1 town) |
Towns
We have 2 Towns/Cities in Minnesota.Minneapolis (8 venues) |
Countries
Africa
Cabo Verde [1] | 
Seychelles [3] | 
South Africa [12] | 
Uganda [1] | Asia
Cambodia [7] | 
China [1] | 
Hong Kong [4] | 
India [3] | 
Indonesia [1] | 
Israel [3] | 
Japan [10] | 
Malaysia [1] | 
Nepal [1] | 
Philippines [4] | 
Singapore [5] | 
South Korea [2] | 
Taiwan [4] | 
Thailand [21] | 
Turkey [12] | 
Vietnam [2] | Australia
Australia [45] | 
Guam [1] | 
New Zealand [23] | Europe
Austria [28] | 
Belgium [19] | 
Croatia [4] | 
Cyprus [9] | 
Czech Republic [25] | 
Denmark [16] | 
Estonia [4] | 
Finland [7] | 
France [57] | 
Germany [93] | 
Gibraltar [2] | 
Greece [54] | 
Hungary [6] | 
Iceland [1] | 
Ireland [19] | 
Italy [56] | 
Latvia [2] | 
Lithuania [5] | 
Luxembourg [1] | 
Malta [17] | 
Netherlands [52] | 
Norway [4] | 
Poland [14] | 
Portugal [38] | 
Romania [2] | 
Russia [5] | 
Serbia [2] | 
Slovakia [5] | 
Slovenia [11] | 
Spain [190] | 
Sweden [21] | 
Switzerland [22] | 
UK [1469] | 
Ukraine [1] | North America
Bahamas [1] | 
Bermuda [1] | 
Canada [34] | 
Costa Rica [15] | 
Curacao [4] | 
Dominican Republic [1] | 
Guatemala [3] | 
Mexico [31] | 
USA [699] | 
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Cuba
Ecuador
Peru
Puerto Rico
UruguayNext LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Rochester MH Pride 2025
17 May 2025 at Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
17 May 2025 at Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial
East Central Minnesota Pride 2025
07 June 2025 at Pine City town square (aka Robinson Park)
07 June 2025 at Pine City town square (aka Robinson Park)
St Paul Pride 2025
14 June 2025 at Rice Park
14 June 2025 at Rice Park
Twin Cities Pride 2025
28 June 2025 at Loring Park and Parade Park
28 June 2025 at Loring Park and Parade Park
Range Iron Pride 2025
09 August 2025 at Iron Trail Motors Event Center
09 August 2025 at Iron Trail Motors Event Center
Iron Pride in the Park 2025
09 August 2025 at 111 South 9th Ave West
09 August 2025 at 111 South 9th Ave West
St Cloud Pride 2025
15 September 2025 at The Park
15 September 2025 at The Park
Range Iron Pride 2026
08 August 2026 at Iron Trail Motors Event Center
08 August 2026 at Iron Trail Motors Event Center
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Minneapolis
Gay 90's, Minneapolis one building, 6 different bars, find the party vibe that’s right for you. Upgrade your Lafemme experience with our VIP Show Lounge with Bottle Service. Become a VIP today – Book [...]
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Loews Minneapolis HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
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Updated: 10 Jul 2023
601 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Loews Minneapolis Hotel is situated in the centre of downtown Minneapolis, within steps of Nicollet Mall and Target Center, this hotel offers elegant accommodations with free Wi-Fi access and chic [...]
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Lush Lounge & TheaterLGBTQ+ Bar
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Updated: 27 Feb 2024
990 NE Central Ave,, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Lush lounge & theater is now open under new ownership. Newly remodelled, with Betty & Earl’s in the kitchen, it will feature top-notch drag and other live entertainment as well as amazing food and [...]
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Rainbow Road is a one-stop shop for gay gifts and books, as well as condoms, lube, porn, and other toys for the bedroom.
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The Marquette HotelLGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel
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Updated: 19 Jul 2023
710 Marquette Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Marquette Hotel is located in the IDS Center, the tallest building in Minneapolis. It offers a business centre, 2 restaurants, gym and spacious rooms with 42-inch flat-screen TVs. The Marquette [...]
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The SaloonLGBTQ+ Bar, Restaurant
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Updated: 20 Feb 2024
830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Saloon as the cornerstone of downtown Minneapolis nightlife and gay life, The Saloon has proudly served the Twin Cities LGBTQ community for more than 35 years, earning the reputation as its [...]
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Smitten Kitten makes sexuality and pleasure education, tools and resources for adults accessible, affordable & easy to shop for. This welcoming and hip sex shop caters to all kinds, but is famous [...]
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Twin Cities Gay Mens ChorusLGBTQ+ Support
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Updated: 02 Aug 2024
528 Hennepin Ave # 307, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus is committed to fulfilling its mission of “Gay Men Building Community Through Music” by providing outreach concerts in support of other GLBT organizations throughout [...]
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