Twin Cities Book Festival 2026 (Rain Taxi)

Twin Cities Pride, sometimes Twin Cities LGBTQ Pride, is an American nonprofit organization in Minnesota that hosts an annual celebration each June that focuses on the LGBTQ community. The celebration features a pride parade which draws crowds of nearly 600,000 people. The parade was designated the Ashley Rukes GLBT Pride Parade in honor of the late former parade organizer and transgender LGBTQ rights activist.

Language

English

Genres

general lit

Format

online

Duration (days)

1

Next edition

7 Nov 2026 (+ opening reception 6 Nov)

Author participation

Free Union Depot day; exhibitor tables (2026 closed—watch for 2027); presentation pitches when cycle opens

Audience

In 1973 pride events in Minnesota consisted of a "Gay Pride Week" including a picnic, a march, a dance, a softball game, and canoeing, featuring 150 attendees.

Language notes

Listed working language: English

Genre notes

Primary focus: general lit

Past editions

1972, 1973, 1974, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1993, 1995, 2004, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2025

Festival site