Austin MN Pride

05/08/2026

SURPRISE! This is for the BOOK lovers!📚🌈

We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes planning PRIDE, building community, and taking exciting steps toward becoming a nonprofit and we’re so excited to finally start sharing some of the fun events we’ve been working on!

Here’s one we’re thrilled to launch:
🌈Reading Rainbows Book Club!
A quarterly q***r book club celebrating LGBTQIA2S+ stories, authors, and experiences. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just getting started, everyone is welcome here!
✨ Here’s the link to sign up:
https://tinyurl.com/readingrainbows

The Deets....
📍 Where: Austin ArtWorks Center
🕖 Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
2026 Meeting Dates & Books
📖 June 17 - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
📖 September 16 - TBD
📖 December 16 - TBD

Come for the books, stay for the conversation, and help us create a supportive, inclusive space where everyone can feel seen and heard. 🌈 Our first discussion will be on Wednesday, June 17th at 7 PM at the Austin ArtWorks Center, featuring The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller.

Support local bookstores while picking up your copy:
📚Sweet Reads
📚Hey Darling
📚 Austin Public Library MN

05/07/2026

Amidst the attacks on gender affirming care from the federal government and the responses from local hospitals, we know there are a lot of questions about the state of gender affirming care in Minnesota.

Join us NEXT THURSDAY, May 14 at 7:30 PM for a virtual community briefing to ground, get answers, and hear about our response. RSVP here: https://secure.ngpvan.com/BN0FOcUJrk2UOOaPhYbuJg2

05/05/2026

Can you help us meet our goal?
Last year we hit our goal and then some, which helped us cover some expenses ahead this year. But with the rising costs of the expenses we’re still in need, especially to help cover the most important costs such as: security, professional sound, entertainment and the event insurance.

Every dollar matters and helps us achieve the best and safest events.

Thanks for being here ♥️

We’re almost halfway to our $10,000 goal! 🌈
Help Us reach it by Donating or Sponsoring here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donationssponsorships-for-austin-mn-pride-2026-festival

Because of your incredible support last year, we were able to roll over some funds and start this year’s Austin Pride fundraising with momentum already behind us. That early boost has made a real difference, especially as costs continue to rise.

Your donations go directly toward making Pride safe, inclusive, and unforgettable. They help us fund security teams, pay our talented entertainers, provide high-quality professional sound, and cover essential costs like our venue, permits, insurance, signage, and accessibility efforts - so everyone feels welcome and celebrated.

Let’s keep it going. Help us bring an even bigger, safer, and more vibrant Pride to Austin this year. 🫶

05/04/2026

TECHNICAL ISSUES - but we're back baby!
Did someone try turning the internet on and off again?

Whew, we ran into some major technical issues, and all of our applications went down with our previous platform. The GOOD news: we’ve updated our site with brand-new applications, and everything is BACK and RUNNING!

If you applied to be part of our October 10th Austin MN Pride festival and HAVEN'T heard back - it's not you, it’s us. We likely lost your application in the technical crash, and we’d love for you to apply again.

You can find the updated applications here:
https://www.austinmnpride.com/upcoming-events/pride-festival-2026

Thank you so much for your patience, we can’t wait to see your submissions and celebrate together! 🌈

Join us for Austin MN Pride! A vibrant celebration of love, identity, and community! Enjoy live entertainment, food, vendors, and activities for all ages as we uplift and honor the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Austin and beyond.

05/02/2026

Yay!
Many new faces and some familiar ones today at our monthly coffee meetup, it was so great to see you all and get to know you!

The number one question asked was HOW to get involved, we’ve made a one stop shop on our site to sign up!

📄Become a Board Member
🫶Join a Committee - most hands on help!
🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Volunteer - for the Pride festival
💰Become a Sponsor - make a financial donation to help fund the festival and the things we do year round!

Get Involved Join Our Pride Board Austin, MN Pride is growing! We're forming our official board of directors as we work toward becoming a nonprofit organization. If you're passionate about building an inclusive community, we'd love to have you at the table. Join The Board Volunteer Austin, MN Pride....

05/01/2026

Rochester MN Pride opens up the Minnesota Pride Season on May 16th! Put it in your calendar! Let’s celebrate, let’s protect one another, and let’s make this Pride season bold, connected, and unforgettable.

05/01/2026

Woohoo!! 🎉
LGBTea & Coffee meet-up is happening TOMORROW at Hot Off the Press Comics & Coffee AND it’s Comic Book Day!! 📖✨

Oooh, it gets even better… Hot Off the Press has reserved the community grass space across the street, so bring a blanket or chair and come hang out! 🧺☕️

They’ll also be rounding up sales to benefit AUSTIN MM Pride, supporting our fundraising efforts, yay, how amazing is that?!

We can’t wait to be in community with you all. See you there! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

www.austinmnpride.com