Minneapolis City Hall Hosting First-Ever Drag Show to Celebrate Pride Month
The public event will include breakfast and three to five drag performers as council members mark Pride Month with an honorary resolution.
- On Thursday, June 11, 2026, Minneapolis City Hall will host its first-ever drag show, beginning at 8 a.m. with breakfast and a reception to celebrate Pride Month.
- Minneapolis officials organized the event to honor the LGBTQ+ community, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City as a pivotal moment in the modern rights movement.
- Council Member Jason Chavez, the only out LGBTQ+ member on the council, stated, "Minneapolis is doubling down on inclusion," as the event features performers Starr Dust and Hunky Dory.
- Following the performance, the Minneapolis City Council will read a 2026 Pride Month honorary resolution, while the city prepares to host the annual Twin Cities Pride Festival on June 27.
- This event follows a similar drag show held in New York City last week, occurring as Chavez emphasizes the importance of supporting the LGBTQ+ community amid recent rights restrictions.
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Minneapolis will be using City Hall for a drag show during Pride Month
For the first time in the city’s history, Minneapolis will be using City Hall for a drag queen show. It's meant to honor the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month, which is celebrated each June. According to the city, the first-ever drag show at the administrative building will feature three to five performers.
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