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Twin Cities Pride events delayed due to rain
By Kyle Brown at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
Sunday morning events for the Twin Cities Pride Festival have been set back due to ongoing rain in Minneapolis .
The Rainbow Run 5K, originally scheduled to kick off at 9 a.m., will now start at 10:10 a.m., followed by the Kids Dash at 10:30 a.m. The parade is delayed half an hour to 11:30 a.m....
Key takeaway The Rainbow Run 5K, originally scheduled to kick off at 9 a.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The delay of Twin Cities Pride events due to rain may cause some logistical challenges for attendees and organizers alike, particularly in terms of navigating the festival grounds in Loring Park. Given the all-day events are still scheduled to proceed as planned, festival-goers can expect large crowds to converge on the park once the rain clears up. This could put a strain on local transportation, with increased traffic and parking demands in the surrounding areas. Additionally, the postponed start times for the Rainbow Run 5K and parade may affect the schedules of participating groups and individuals, who will need to adjust their plans accordingly. Despite these challenges, the show of community support and resilience in the face of inclement weather is a testament to the strong spirit of the Twin Cities Pride Festival and its attendees.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Sunday morning events for the Twin Cities Pride Festival have been set back due to ongoing rain in Minneapolis.
The Rainbow Run 5K, originally scheduled to kick off at 9 a.m., will now start at 10:10 a.m., followed by the Kids Dash at 10:30 a.m. The parade is delayed half an hour to 11:30 a.m....
When was this published? This article was first published on June 28, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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