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The Column’s Pride Guide Sunday, June 28: Pride Parade, Doggy Drag Show, Queer Prom, and more!

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The Column’s Pride Guide Sunday, June 28: Pride Parade, Doggy Drag Show, Queer Prom, and more!

Each day during Pride 2015, the Column is putting out a list of all the public Pride events occurring across the Twin Cities. Here’s a glance at events for Sunday, June 28. For a complete listing of all LGBT Pride events occurring in the Twin Cities between June 19 and June 28, visit The Column’s Guide to Twin Cities Pride 2015.

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″] Pride in the Sky: Parade Rooftop Viewing Party [/sws_yellow_box]

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Join Flip Phone and OutFront Minnesota as we watch the parade from the sky!

CRAVE has the biggest rooftops downtown, so that means you can watch the parade and dance all day. Last year, our party didn’t stop until sundown!

Flip Phone’s DJ Fancy Restaurant will spinnin’ jamz all day, so get ready to DANCE!

TICKETS- $10 (Pre-purchase with link below or available at door)
WHAT’S INCLUDED?!
-A FREE Absolut or Jameson cocktail!
-A $5 Donation to OutFront Minnesota
-Entrance to the best pride party in town!
-Non-stop Jamz
(Glitter, smiles and extreme dance moves encouraged)

DOORS OPEN AT 9 AM
PARADE BEGINS AT 11
DANCING GOES ALL DAY

$12.95 breakfast (eggs, meat, potatoes and a free mimosa will be available until 12 PM. Crave will serve a full menu after 12 PM)

Tables along the sides of the rooftop can be reserved. Email [email protected] to reserve a table. (Tables along Hennepin and 9th require a $250/$200 minimum.)

All other tables, seating areas are first come, first served. There is plenty of room to stretch out along the bar, in the seating areas and the non street-side tables.

21+

Once you do the parade in the sky, you will never want to go street level.

This event is made possibly with the support of Pernod Ricard, Jameson Irish Whiskey, and Absolut

OutFront Minnesota’s mission is to create a state where lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are free to be who they are, love who they love, and live without fear of violence, harassment or discrimination.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28, doors at 9am
Location: Crave Restaurant, 825 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Admission: $10
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Pride Worship in Loring Park [/sws_yellow_box]

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This is a very special edition of AGC’s amazing worship service brought to Loring Park during Twin Cities Pride! All of AGC’s ministries will be available to All God’s Children.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 9am
Location: Loring Park, Loring Park, Minneapolis
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]5th Annual Rainbow Run [/sws_yellow_box]

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Show your Pride by taking part in the Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run on Sunday, June 28th! Starting at Boom Island and ending near Loring Park, the route takes runners along Hennepin Avenue as spectators begin to gather for the annual Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade. Presented by Wells Fargo and Delta Airlines with partners St Jude Medical and North Memorial Medical and support from Anderson Race Management.

The course is on city streets.

Participants must maintain a minimum 16:00 minute per mile pace. The route must be cleared by 10:30 a.m. for the Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade.

Race cancellation and weather policy:
Events may be delayed, shortened or in rare circumstances cancelled, due to inclement weather. This includes lightening, wind, heat, snow, or the threat of imminent severe weather that may harm or injure participants, staff, set up crew and bystanders. Event time frame includes setup, race and teardown. All possible attempts will be made to contact those involved by email, website and social media. No refunds or transfers allowed.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 9:30am
Location: Boom Island Park, 800 Sibley Ave NE, Minneapolis
Admission: Unknown
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Bitch-N-Brunch [/sws_yellow_box]

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Enjoy The Pride Parade from either the glorious SKYBAR rooftop, or inside viewing with floor to ceiling windows.

$30 -Brunch Buffet and Complimentary Cocktail
OR
$10 Parade viewing w/ Complimentary Mimosa
(limited entries)

Featuring DJ MOOSEKNUCKLE (Kris Gigstad)
DJ ATTITUDE CITY (Jeff Dubois)

Tickets Available at http://7mpls.net/index.php/bitch-n-brunch
or call 612-238-7777

VIP CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE SERVICE SEATING
AVAILABLE – CALL TO RESERVE SPACE

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28
Location: Seven Sushi And Steak Ultralounge, 700 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Admission: $30
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Solar Sundays PRIDE Edition [/sws_yellow_box]

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Pre-Sale tickets on sale now! Get up onto the roof an hour earlier than same day ticket sales!!!

Union Restaurant & Twin Cities Goodtime Softball League (TCGSL) are proud to present:

SOLAR SUNDAYS – #PRIDE EDITION

Join the best rooftop party high above the parade! DJ’s Lindsay ‘Shiek’ Earney and Lenka Paris will take our weekly party to new heights for our 2nd Annual Pride Parade Party! Full brunch menu available, Absolut Dancers, Softball Shot Men and drink specials. VIP

$10 Admission (includes a FREE mimosa, champagne or Absolut cocktail)
Doors open at 9:00AM for advanced ticket purchasers and 10:00AM for tickets purchased at the door!

$5 Mimosas or Absolut cocktails and $6 Bloody Mary’s

For VIP parade VIEWING tables, contact Mike at 952-210-3961. Tables are located on the Hennepin side of the terrace along the rail and require a Credit Card and $400 minimum purchase. The tables are for 4-6 people.

For regular reservations, call 612-455-6690. Reservations available at 10am, 11:30am and 1pm

Following the parade, keep the party going with our monthly DJ party, SOLAR ECLIPSE!

**$5 from each admission is donated to TCGSL**
Sponsored by Absolut, Lavender Magazine and Jameson Irish Whiskey

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 10am
Location: Union Restaurant, 731 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Admission: $10
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]2015 Twin Cities Pride Parade [/sws_yellow_box]

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The 2015 Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade will be held on Sunday, June 28, beginning at 11am along Hennepin Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis. The Parade route starts at 3rd and Hennepin and ends at Spruce and Hennepin.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 11am
Location: Hennepin Avenue
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Twin Cities Pride[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Twin Cities Pride Party at Lurcat! [/sws_yellow_box]
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Join us SUNDAY, 6/28 from noon to 7 pm to celebrate Twin Cities Pride! We’ll have drink specials waiting for you, including an assortment of colorful Pride Cocktails (try the Pirate’s Booty with Bacardi Rum + Juice Punch!), Bottled Beer, Wine and Food specials including our Lurcat Burger Basket with French fries.

PLUS LIVE MUSIC:
DJ Lenka Paris 1-4 p.m. on the Bar side
DJ SHIEK 4-7 p.m. on the Bar side
DJ Steve Silas 12-6 p.m. on the Cafe side

P.S. In honor of Pride we will be open for lunch on Saturday, June 27. Join us at the Bar or on the Front Patio. Our bar menu will be available starting at 11:00am.
[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 12pm
Location: Cafe & Bar Lurcat Minneapolis, 1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]TC Jacks Soccer Match @ TC Pride [/sws_yellow_box]
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Come watch the TC Jacks during Pride. We have a league match that coincides with the Twin Cities Pride festivities in downtown Minneapolis at Parade Stadium.

Match begins at 1pm
Match duration is 90 minutes
No admission fee

The Jacks are Minnesota’s only LGBT and Allied soccer club. We’d love to have you stop by the game and support the club.

Parade Stadium is located on the west side of Hennepin Ave from Loring Park, take the pedestrian bridge, walk through the beautiful sculpture garden to the west and the stadium is right there!

On the Roster:
Ryan A.
Elle A.
Emmalie L.
Ahna L.
Katrina G.
Jill S.
Katherine W.
Zach H.
Jon M.
Mitchell E.
Kellen O.
Dan C.
Adam G.
Divine A.
Matt C.
Joseph H.
Perry T.
Kate W.
Nate T.
Alan B.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 1pm
Location: Parade Stadium, 400 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]4th Annual Studs vs Fems Pride Basketball Game [/sws_yellow_box]

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Its that time again! For the 4th Annual Studs vs Fems Pride Basketball Game!

Welcome all you returning players and all you newbies!

June 28th 2015 will be the day we make magic happen on the court again!

This page is for existing players, newcomers and fans.

Here are the details…

Game starts at 3:00pm SHARP, so we ask that you come at least 60-90 minutes prior to the game for check in, team photos, and warm up.

What’s included in your registration:

-A chance to show off your skills on the court for Pride

-A team jersey

-Team photo

-A chance to win MVP from your team

Much more….

If you have any questions please contact us!

SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS…

If you want to help this amazing event get to the next step, let us know!
[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 3pm
Location: Loring Park
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]6th Annual Doggy Drag Show at #tcpride [/sws_yellow_box]

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The 6th Annual Doggy Drag Show is ON! This show is always a blast! Let your pup strut their stuff, have tons of fun, and win great prizes!

Saturday, June 27th – 3:00pm
Pet Central Area

Categories:

• Best Male Cross Dresser
• Best Female Cross Dresser
• Best in Show

Join the fun, or come and watch!

Sponsored by Twin Cities Pride and Twin Cities Dog Daycare Association

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 3pm
Location: Loring Park
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Pride’s Biggest Sunday Block Party [/sws_yellow_box]
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Doors open at 9am
• Inside and outside bars open
• Parade viewing party on bleachers
• $4 Bloody Mary’s & Mimosas from 9am-1pm

Post-Parade Party at 1pm
• Power Bottom’s Power Tower
• Carnival Food Trucks

Stage Show at 7pm
• Hosted by Scott Nevins
• Kat Perkins
• Pop Rocks
• Alaska Thunderfuck
• Adore Delano
• Main stage sponsored by Hampton Inn
• Fireworks after the show

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at Doors at 9am, show at 7pm
Location: Saloon, 830 Hennepin Ave , Minnesota
Admission: unknown
For more information, visit Facebook
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Showcase Your P.R.I.D.E. [/sws_yellow_box]
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Showcase your P.R.I.D.E.
Performing. Rhyming. Inventing. Dancing. Everything.

Portion of proceeds donated to:
Avenues for Homeless Youth

Headliner:
DENNIS

Doors at 7pm
$8 cover
All ages until 10pm
21+ after 10pm

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28
Location: Pourhouse, 10 S 5th St, Minneapolis
Admission: $8
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]QUEER PROM 2015 [/sws_yellow_box]
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QUEER PROM 2015 (4th annual!)

**Open To ALL (18+) Queers & Allies**
ID REQUIRED AT THE DOOR!

This is the PROM you never had.
This is the PROM you want to have again.
This is THE EVENT you don’t want to miss.
Kicking off Twin Cities PRIDE week 2015!

WHEN: Sunday, June 21 from 7:30pm til bar-close!
WHERE: Hell’s Kitchen: 80 S 9th Street, Minneapolis

Wear what you want. Be who you are.
Come solo or bring a date (or many dates).
There are no rules for this PROM.

FEATURING:
–Cash Bar with Specialty Cocktails and Drink Specials
–DJ Blowtorch spinning the best prom dance party til bar close
–PROM Photobooth 730-10pm by Rebecca Jean Lawrence Photography- check out the prom photo albums from the last 3 years on 20% Theatre’s FB page or at rebeccalawrencephotography.com)
–SPECIAL PERFORMANCES @ 9pm featuring Esmé Rodríguez, Marcel Michelle, and Naughty Dottie!

COST:
–$10* per person
*This is an annual fundraiser for 20% Theatre Company and any amount paid above $10 will be a tax-deductible donation.

TICKETS:
–http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1381144

Tickets are non-refundable, and all tickets are Will Call. Once purchased you will be added to the guest list and can pick up your tickets when you arrive on PROM night!

If you have any questions about this event, please email them to [email protected].

The 20% Theatre Company Twin Cities is committed to supporting and vigorously promoting the work of female and transgender theatre artists, and celebrating the unique contribution of these artists to social justice and human rights. For more info, visit www.tctwentypercent.org.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Sunday, June 28 at 7pm
Location: Hell’s Kitchen, 80 S 9th Street, Minneapolis
Admission: Varies
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]