Event will take place on 8th Ave N. and in Lot 700, in front of Hopkins Health and Wellness and LTD Brewing. Our main festival entrance is off Mainstreet and 8th Ave. N in Downtown Hopkins.
Event is free to the public!
Items to Bring along if you can: Sunscreen, Sunglasses, A refillable water bottle, an ID (if 21+)
Cash is Queen! Remember to bring cash ($1.00 bills are a great way to tip your Queens!)
Bicycle Racks will be available near the event, so remember to bring your bike lock and helmet if you are biking.
Nearest Hospital: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park
21+ WRISTBANDS
A 21+ wristband will allow you to drink LTD alcholic beverages within our event borders (as shown on Map above)
Be ahead of the game and skip the line by purchasing your 21+ wristband online early! Present your receipt and your ID to us at the Wristband booth at the entrance of the LTD Brewing Parking Lot or at the Hopkins Pride Booth the day of the festival.
Wristbands will be available for purchase the day of the event with an ID at the wristband booth and the Hopkins Pride booth on 8th Ave N. Wristband purchases with cash will be at a discounted price, while credit/card purchases will have a service fee.
NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED IN THE EVENT AREA! ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PURCHASED WITHIN OUR EVENT MAY NOT BE TAKEN OUTSIDE OF OUR EVENT BORDERS!
Street Parking will not be available to the North and West of our Festival on the following:
6th Ave. N
7th Ave. N
1st St. N (East of 8th Ave. N)
2nd St. N (East of 8th Ave. N)
Event Safety Map
Our Event will include the following safety measures
Sequeerity (Security Detail)
Hopkins Police Presence
an HCMC EmT Trailer
Volunteers trained in Crowd Surveillance techniques and practices
Storm Shelter Options: LTD Brewing, Smile Tea Bar (811 Mainstreet)
If you see what you believe to be suspicious activity, please calmly report any incidents to a Hopkins Pride Committee Member, to our Security Detail (Sequeerity), or to the Hopkins Police Department.
** Note: We try our very best to ensure that our event is a positive, safe, and accepting experience for everyone involved. We ask that our treasured guests attend with open minds and open hearts to maximize our mission to enhance our community and make lasting memories.
