Where to Celebrate Along the Minneapolis Pride Parade Route

Grab a table with your crew at these stops along the way to Loring Park

by Joy Summers@JoyEstelle Updated Jun 20, 2018, 7:45am CDT

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| Photo courtesy of Cafe & Bar Lurcat

by Joy Summers@JoyEstelle Updated Jun 20, 2018, 7:45am CDT

The 2018 Ashley Rukes Minneapolis Pride parade takes to Hennepin Avenue on Sunday June 25.to The route, that ends in Loring Park has a whole slew of restaurant and bar stops to be made along these way. These are the best picks to grab a bite and a couple of drinks from downtown to the Spoonbridge.

Restaurants are listed by location, from the start of the parade to the finish.

Mercy Bar & Dining Room

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Mercy’s rooftop bar is hosting Minneapolis’ first party thrown by Bearracuda. The party kicks off at 9am and tickets to the bear dance party are only $12. Downstairs, the patio bar will also be open and it’s right on the parade route.

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901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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Union Restaurant & Rooftop

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What has become ground central for drag queen brunch is throwing back its retractable rooftop for a huge Pride party. It’s standing room only and there will be drag performances plus half the ticket cost will benefit OUTFront Minnesota. The party runs from 9 am to 7 pm.

731 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

(612) 455-6690

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Seven Steakhouse Sushi Ultralounge & Skybar

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Seven’s party is No Boys in the Booth: all lady DJs spinning dance tunes from 9:30 am to 4 pm. The brunch is one of the rare all ages events. Tickets are $20

700 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

(612) 238-7770

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The Saloon

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The only gay bar on the parade route is ground zero for Pride partying for the entire weekend. Sunday shenanigans get going at 8 am, cover charges don’t start until 4pm and there will be a Ferris Wheel.

830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

(612) 332-0835

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4 Bells

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Hit this glorious rooftop bar overlooking Loring Park starting at noon with DJ’s and more entertainment from 11 am to 4 pm. Best of all, there’s no mention of a cover.

1610 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN

(612) 904-1163

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View from the 4 Bells rooftop overlooking Loring Park — View the park from the rooftop at 4 Bells.

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Café & Bar Lurcat

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Lurcat always hosts a huge party for Pride and this year is no exception. The restaurant and bar overlooking Loring Park will have a huge disco party with two dance floors, the Surly beer truck, plenty of bars and drink stations. The party goes from noon until 7pm.

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1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN

(612) 486-5500

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Esker Grove

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Esker Grove’s Pride on the Patio begins at 10 am and runs until 5 pm. There will be a DJ, slushie drinks and killer views of the sculpture garden. The cocktails here are known for kicking ass plus the brunch menu is wildly popular.