Here at ACLU-MN, we've been fighting for LGBTQ+ rights for over 70 years, and we're just getting started!
We will be at Booth 363 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Stop by our booth for free ACLU-MN swag, hear more about our work, support banned books, and learn about your rights!
The ACLU-MN will also be marching in the parade on Sunday, June 29th.
The Twin Cities Pride Parade is from 11 am – 2 pm, kicking off at 3rd and Hennepin and proceeds down Hennepin to Spruce.
We have limited spaces left to march with us, so sign-up now!
Register to march with ACLU-MN
Whether it's protecting the rights of trans kids, or ensuring the right of same-sex parents to have equal, legal protection of their own children, we know that there is much work to be done to bring equality to our LGBTQ+ family.
Other Pride Weekend Activities:
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Visit our booth: We will be in a new spot this year –booth #363, which is in the yellow section of the park.
Stop by to learn about our ongoing work, pick up Know Your Rights cards, and enjoy free ACLU-MN swag.
Enter to win a limited-edition ACLU-MN clacking fan by tagging @ACLUMN in a socials post or becoming a member!
- Buy a banned book: We're partnering with Moon Palace Books, an independent bookstore in Minneapolis, to feature frequently banned books. Many of these books are by LGBTQ+ authors and/or have LGBTQ+ characters. Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, moonpalacebooks.com
- Listen to a Drag Story Hour: The ACLU-MN is hosting a story hour with local drag queen, Rustina, on Saturday, June 28, 10:30 a.m. on the Rainbow Stage!
Rustina will read three books, "Grandad's Pride," by Harry Woodgate, "Call Me Max," by Kyle Lukoff, and "The Rainbow Parade," by Emily Neilson. The first two books were removed from Stillwater schools, and "The Rainbow Parade" was removed from Rochester schools.
- Enjoy the Parade: If you are planning on watching the parade, keep an eye out for us to get ACLU-MN friendship bracelets and 2SLGTBQIA+ Know Your Rights Cards!
