Meanwhile: People's Pride, which organizers describe as the "non-corporate alternative pride event" by and for the Twin Cities queer community, is Saturday from 12-4 at Powderhorn Park.

East Bank Dog Parade: If you want to get your pooch in on the Pride festivities, this is a great opportunity. The parade runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and meets in the large green space off Main St ...

Minnesota's largest free pride festival returns — sans Target — from June 27 to 29. It starts with the Twin Cities Pride Youth Night on June 27 from 4–8 p.m.

The main Twin Cities Pride Festival is scheduled for June 28 and 29 at Loring Park in Minneapolis. Organizers expect about 600,000 attendees over the two days.