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Thousands of people attended the Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride March in Minneapolis, which started at South Third Street and Hennepin Avenue and proceeded to Loring Park. The event was filled with colorful costumes, music, and dancing, as well as political figures such as Governor Tim Walz. The parade celebrated the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, with members of various organizations and groups participating.
Minneapolis officials are feeling positive after a busy weekend in downtown, with two major events taking place for the first time since the pandemic. Despite expecting over 600,000 people, there were no major issues reported, and the only challenges were traffic and weather. The success of the weekend is seen as an inflection point for downtown, with the next big event being the Taste of Minnesota on July 2-3.
Taylor Swift's concert tour, Twin Cities Pride, and an international Kiwanis convention are expected to bring in half a million people and a lot of money into downtown Minneapolis. Hotels are sold out and businesses are seeing a boost. The light rail helped empty the crowd within an hour after the concert ended. It's a chance to showcase the cities and bring in an economic boost.
First Lady Jill Biden made a brief visit to the Twin Cities as part of President Joe Biden's campaign for re-election in 2024. She attended a fundraiser and made an appearance at the Twin Cities Pride Festival, where she spoke about the administration's efforts to expand access for LGBTQ+ Americans and expressed support for the community. Biden's visit to Nashville mirrored her stops in Minneapolis, where she also attended a Pride festival and a fundraiser.
First Lady Jill Biden made a stop at Twin Cities Pride Festival in Loring Park, where she emphasized that the president's administration will continue to fight for LGBTQ rights. She took the stage with Rep. Ilhan Omar and will also attend another pride festival and a fundraising event in Nashville.
Downtown Minneapolis is expected to welcome around 500,000 people this weekend for Twin Cities Pride and Taylor Swift concerts. The city is advising attendees to arrive early and reserve parking spaces on apps beforehand. Mayor Jacob Frey has temporarily renamed the city "Swiftieapolis" for the weekend.