🌈 Rochester Pride 2026

Join the Great Northern Region as we head to Rochester Pride 2026 for an afternoon of celebration, visibility, and community in Southern Minnesota. According to our records, this is our club’s first official time attending Rochester Pride, and we’d love to show up with strong support.

Rochester Pride has grown into a vibrant community event featuring entertainment, vendors, food, and LGBTQIA+ connection. Whether you want to caravan down with fellow members or meet us there, this is a great chance to represent GNR and enjoy Pride in a new setting.

🗓️ Event Details

• Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
• Festival Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Festival: Rochester Pride 2026
• Venue: Soldiers Field Park
• Address: Soldiers Field Park, Rochester, MN 55902

🚗 Optional Caravan from Hastings

For members who’d like to travel together, we will likely offer an optional caravan from Hastings.

• Meetup Time: 11:00 AM
• Meetup Location: Holiday Stationstores
• Address: 12370 Point Douglas Dr S, Hastings, MN 55033
• Return: Return on your own after the festival

🎉 What to Expect

Rochester Pride describes the festival as five hours of community celebration with entertainment, vendors, food, and family-friendly activities.

• Live entertainment and drag performances
• 100+ local vendors, artists, and community resources
• Food trucks and festival-style activity throughout the park
• A chance for GNR members to enjoy Pride together in a new city

🏳️‍🌈 Why This One Matters

This outing gives us a chance to expand our club’s Pride presence beyond the Twin Cities and connect with a broader LGBTQ+ community across Minnesota.

• Support a growing regional Pride celebration
• Represent GNR in a visible and affirming way
• Enjoy a casual, flexible day trip with fellow members
• Help us make a strong first impression if this becomes a recurring club tradition

📝 RSVP Notes

Please RSVP through this GNR event page so we know who may be attending and who is interested in the optional caravan.

• Let us know whether you plan to meet in Hastings or drive separately
• This is a flexible day trip, so members are welcome to arrive and depart on their own schedule
• More club coordination details can be shared with registrants as the date gets closer

Whether you caravan down with the group or meet us in Rochester, come help us make this a fun and memorable GNR Pride outing. 🌈🚘