Your Guide to Rochester Pride 2026

Typically, Pride events happen in June, but in Rochester, MN we like to celebrate a little early! Rochester Pride is coming up Saturday, May 16th and you won't want to miss it.

It's being held at Soldier's Field again this year from noon - 5 PM. There will be tons of vendors, live performance, and plenty of fun to be had. We've got your 2026 guide so you don't miss out.

Join us for five fabulous hours of live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and community celebration in the heart of our city.

 

Rochester, MN Pride 2026

When: Saturday, May 16th - noon-5 PM
Where: Soldiers Field Park
Price: Free!

Parking: Soldier's Field has a small parking lot and there's parking along Soldiers Field Dr. SW. Other options include the lot across 6th St. from Zumbro Lutheran (parking in Zumbro Lutherans lot is not allowed). You can also park in the Christ United Methodist lot. As for parking ramps, the nearest ramp would be the 3 St. ramp, just a few blocks away and free on the weekends!

Performance Lineup:
Noon - Portside Drive
1 PM - 4th Curtis
2 PM - The Haus of Honey and Friends
3 PM - anni xo
4 PM - Solvejg

Other Events:
3:45 PM - Puppy Parade (by Camp Companion, Central Bark, and Paws and Claws) - Bring your dog (ideally dressed up) and join the parade!

Vendors:
There are tons and tons of vendors who will be at Rochester Pride this year. There will also be plenty of food trucks to satisfy your hunger.

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Rochester, MN Pride Week Events

There aren't just events on the day of Pride, there are events leading up to it too!

Thursday, May 7th
'Slay All Day' beer release and Pride fundraiser
Location: Little Thistle
Time: 4 - 8 PM

Friday, May 8th
Industrial Dance Party (18+, free)
Location: Thesis Beer Project
Time: 7 - 10 PM

Saturday, May 9th
Dream in Color drag show, presented by The Rochester Girls (18+, ticketed event)
Location: Empire Event Center
Time: doors - 6:30 PM, show - 7:30 PM

Monday, May 11th
Pride Yoga by The Amethyst Yogi (all ages, free)
Location: The Amethyst Yogi Studio
Time: 5:30 - 6:45 PM

Tuesday, May 12th
Queer Art Nite (18+, free)
Location: Art Heads Emporium
Time: 6 - 8 PM

Beers for Queers
Location: Little Thistle
Time: 6:30 - 9 PM

Wednesday, May 13th
Rainbow Photo Scavenger Hike (all ages, free)
Location: Quarry Hill (meet at welcome center)
Time: 6 - 7 PM

Thursday, May 14th
Queer Board Game Night (all ages, free)
Location: Cafe Steam (2nd St.)
Time: 5 - 8 PM

Friday, May 15th
Pride Poetry Open Mic (all ages, free)
Location: Griot Arts
Time: 7 PM

Saturday, May 16th
Pancakes for Pride (all ages, ticketed event)
Location: Zumbro Lutheran Church
Time: 8 - 11 AM

Pride 5K (hosted by Med City Marathon)
Location: starting line - 3rd Ave SE next to the Mayo Civic Center, finish line: downtown at the intersection of 1st Ave and 3rd St.
Time: 6:30 PM

Pride 5K Cheer Zone
Location: Soldier's Field Memorial
Time: 6:40 - 7:30 PM

Banff Preview Evening with Mikah Meyer (all ages, free)
Location: Tyrol Ski and Sports
Time: doors - 6:30 PM, show - 7 PM

2 Divas and A Piano: A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll (all ages, ticketed event)
Location: The Rochester Rep
Time: 7 PM

Teen After Party (12+, ticketed event)
Location: Old School Arcade
Time: 6 - 8 PM

Sunday, May 17th
Patrick Scully Movie (all ages, free)
Location: History Center of Olmsted County
Time: 2 PM

Rochester Rainbow Choir: Flying Colors Tour (last stop - all ages, free)
Location: Peace Church
Time: 2 PM

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