2024 Twin Cities Pride Festival - Eventeny

2024 Twin Cities Pride Festival

event Jun 29 10:00 am - Jun 30 6:00 pm
(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
1382 Willow St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, United States
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Hosted by Twin Cities Pride

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Dates
Jun 29 10:00 am - Jun 30 6:00 pm
(GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)
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Location
1382 Willow St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403, United States

2024 Twin Cities Pride Festival is a CELEBRATION of the LGBTQ+ Community and ALL LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome! As always, Twin Cities Pride Festival is ADMISSION FREE!

Marketplace

2024 Booth Vendor - Pride Festival

192 shops
2024 Document Upload - March

3 shops
2024 Document Upload - Pride Festival

1 shop
2024 Food Vendor - Location #2 Only

7 shops
2024 Food Vendor - Location #3 Only

3 shops
2024 March/Parade Sponsorship Application

16 shops
2024 Queer Writes Book Fair @ Pride

6 shops
2024 TC Pride March Application

90 shops
BIPOC

33 shops
LGBTQ

154 shops
LGBTQ & BIPOC

40 shops
No

15 shops
Yes

18 shops
Interested in applying to the event:
4 active applications
Sober Pride @ Pride
Deadline: May 31, 2024
The following application is for tabling vendors at the Sober Pride tent during Twin Cities Pride Festival.
 
June 29-30, 2024 (2 days) in Loring Park. 
 
If you have questions about this application or process please review the FAQ section of the TC Pride Website, you will find recordings of the Information Sessions we have hosted and a list of Frequently Asked Questions about registration. https://tcpride.org/festival-vendor-faq/
 
If you are having problems with errors submitting your application contact support@eventeny.com, or use the contact form at https://help.eventeny.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
 
About Twin Cities Pride 
Twin Cities Pride is the 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization that produces the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, March, and other events. In addition, Pride sponsors other LGBTQ+ nonprofits including but not limited to the MN Deaf Queers, MN POC Pride, and other Prides around the state.
Twin Cities Pride is run primarily with volunteers and a few full-time employees. 
 
In 2024, the Twin Cities Pride Festival is estimated to brings in roughly 400,000 to 500,000 attendees. We have approximately 590-600 exhibiting vendors and 47 food vendors. 
 
If you're part of a company/group/organization that has actively worked against or physically harmed ANY members of the LGBTQ+ community then Pride is not the space for you. 
 
We seek involvement from vendors who affirm and support our mission and the history of and purpose in holding a pride festival:  
 
Twin Cities Pride seeks to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self and to create a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
 
  • The application will be submitted with a credit card or ACH and only the application fee and 6.5% payment processing fee will be charged at that time.
  • This application fee is non-refundable for any reason.
  • Each application will be Juried on a first-come first-serve basis.
  • ST-19 Tax form must be submitted at the time of application in order to be approved. Failing to do so will result in your application being waitlisted and loosing your order in placement selection and booth assignments. 
  • If approved as a vendor you will be automatically charged the remaining fees associated with the selections you made during the application process along with a 6.5% payment processing fee.
  • If waitlisted because the application is not complete (lacking or incorrect ST-19 or other documents) you may edit your application to provide the missing requirements and then notify us to review your application again. 
  • If waitlisted for other reason - you may cancel your application or remain waitlisted in the event that we have space open up for you as a vendor.  If space becomes available, we will reach out to you to find out if you still want to be a vendor and would like to take the available space. 
By submitting an application, you agree to abide by the policies and procedures outlined now and during the festival by Twin Cities Pride. 
 
Please Note
  • Vendors who do not comply with onsite logistics and regulations will not be allowed to open for business and may be asked to leave the park, forfeiting the ability to participate in any way in the festival, and no refunds will be provided.
  • Styrofoam products are not allowed at Twin Cities Pride.
  • Vendors are responsible for taking trash to dumpsters.
  • While we have overnight security, however, they can’t be everywhere at once. Please do not leave valuables overnight. Once your space is set up, it is not allowed to be removed until Sunday night.  
  • Closer to the event, more information regarding location, set-up and operating procedures will be provided. You are responsible for the removal of surplus products, booth parts, trash, etc. at the end for the festival. Failure to do so will result in additional fees being assessed and may prevent you from being accepted again in the future. 
ADDITIONAL CHARGES and FEES
 
Violations of Twin Cities Pride rules and regulations including leaving your space clean may result in additional fees being charged, exclusion from participation, both during the event and in following years. We do not require a security deposit however the following fees may be assessed 
  • A charge of $100 will be assessed if you do not check-in upon arriving at the park.
  • A charge of $250 will be assessed if the trash is not removed from your area and taken to dumpsters. (large dumpsters NOT patron trash bins)
SUSTANABILITY PRACTICES 

As we work toward becoming a zero waste event, we will be requiring food vendors to use compostable products.  Booth vendor are asked to keep sustainability in mind with your table activities and waste. 
 
LOAD-OUT PROCESS 

To ensure the safety of attendees leaving the park, NO vehicles are allowed to enter the park before 7 PM Sunday. Food vendors, box trucks and oversized vehicles will NOT be allowed to enter OR exit the park until after 8pm Sunday.

REFUND POLICY 

The application fee, charged when submitting the application, is nonrefundable for any reason. If you are not accepted as a vendor, you will not be charged the additional fees for your application (tabling fee). Once approved as a vendor, the applicant has TWO weeks to Cancel to receive a refund of the additional fees less the payment processing fees. 

The Applicant understands that fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE outside of these policies.  

If the circumstances cause the festival to be delayed, fees will transfer to the new date for the festival. IF WE ARE NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE EVENT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC OR OTHER ACTS OF GOD, FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.  
Festival Wi-Fi Access Application
Deadline: Jun 16, 2024
This application is to purchase Wi-Fi Access at the 2024 Twin Cities Pride Festival.    The Food Vendor POS-Systems supplied by Pride include Wi-Fi Access.
 
Wi-Fi Access is provided for a fee of $175 (until May 1st) per device for Saturday June 29 - Sunday June 30th.   As power is being setup on Friday June 28th Wi-Fi Access will be provided as soon as possible on Friday. 
 
Between May 1st - and June 1st the Cost will be $225 and after this point we may not be able to accommodate your request depending on your location.  (We will issue a refund if we are unable to accommodate your request.)
 
You will be able to order Wi-Fi Access Onsite June 1-30 for a fee of $275 if coverage is available in your location.
 
NOTE:  Twin Cities Pride is setting up a temporary Wi-Fi Network for the event.  The cost to do so is reflected in the price of the access. 
 
2024 Booth Vendor - Pride Festival
Deadline: Apr 30, 2024 (2 days left)
Please Expand the Show More below to see more details
WE DO HAVE OPEN SPACE as of 4/1 - Filling up so apply ASAP. 
 
The following application is for BOOTH (Merchandise and Information) vendors ONLY. during Twin Cities Pride Festival.
 
June 29-30, 2024 (2 days) in Loring Park. 
 
If you have questions about this application or process please review the FAQ section of the TC Pride Website, you will find recordings of the Information Sessions we have hosted and a list of Frequently Asked Questions about registration. https://tcpride.org/festival-vendor-faq/
 
For Map of available spaces see the end of this application (scroll down) or go to https://www.eventeny.com/events/map/?id=8369&mid=6100
 
If you are having problems with errors submitting your application contact support@eventeny.com, or use the contact form at https://help.eventeny.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
 
About Twin Cities Pride 
Twin Cities Pride is the 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization that produces the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, March, and other events. In addition, Pride sponsors other LGBTQ+ nonprofits including but not limited to the MN Deaf Queers, MN POC Pride, and other Prides around the state.
Twin Cities Pride is run primarily with volunteers and a few full-time employees. 
 
In 2024, the Twin Cities Pride Festival is estimated to brings in roughly 400,000 to 500,000 attendees. We have approximately 590-600 exhibitoring vendors and  47 food vendors. 
 
If you're part of a company/group/organization that has actively worked against or physically harmed ANY members of the LGBTQ+ community then Pride is not the space for you. 
 
We seek involvement from vendors who affirm and support our mission and the history of and purpose in holding a pride festival:  
 
  • Twin Cities Pride seeks to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self and to create a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
  • The Pride celebration commemorates and continues the fight against discrimination and the struggle for equality, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer persons and their families. 
Having LGBT employees isn't enough to qualify as support for the community. If you are a company/group/organization that has had past Anti-LGBTQ+ missions/activities in the past 5 years and are working to be more inclusive, please reach out to Andi Otto, Executive Director, before filling out the application so that we can discuss the best steps. He can be reached at andi.otto@tcpride.org.  
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application will be submitted with a credit card or ACH and only the application fee and 6.5% payment processing fee will be charged at that time.  This application fee is non-refundable for any reason.  Each application will be Juried on a first-come first-serve basis. When selecting vendors we consider the type of vendor, products and the experience that we seek to provide to the festival attendees. 
Acceptance to Twin Cities Pride includes, but is not limited to, the following criteria: 
  • Proposed product & services (service to the community, quality, pricing, uniqueness) 
  • Past Twin Cities Pride experience 
  • Commitment to and support of the LGBTQ+ community 
  • Sustainability Practices
  • Other outdoor event experience 
  • Booth size and power requirements
  • Level of professionalism 
  • Agreement to conform to established procedures 
Submitting an application and receiving a confirmation email after you’ve completed the application DOES NOT mean you have been accepted, just that your application has been received.  Applications will be approved, rejected or waitlisted within 2 weeks (or sooner) of application submission.
 
ST-19 Tax form must be submitted at the time of application in order to be approved. Failing to do so will result in your application being waitlisted and loosing your order in placement selection and booth assignments. 
 
If approved as a booth vendor you will be automatically charged the remaining fees associated with the selections you made during the application process along with a 6.5% payment processing fee.   Once approved you will have 2 weeks to provide the Proof of Liability Insurance (COI)  or your status as approved will be CANCELLED and NO REFUND will be provided. You may also cancel your registration during this time and receive a refund of the remaining fees (less any payment processing fees). 
 
If waitlisted because the application is not complete (lacking or incorrect ST-19 or other documents) you may edit your application to provide the missing requirements and then notify us to review your application again. 
 
If waitlisted for other reason - you may cancel your application or remain waitlisted in the event that we have space open up for you as a vendor.  If space becomes available, we will reach out to you to find out if you still want to be a vendor and would like to take the available space. 
 
By submitting an application, you agree to abide by the policies and procedures outlined now and during the festival by Twin Cities Pride. In addition to booth/space fees, all booth vendors selling merchandise are required to pay a $150 Selling Surcharge to Pride, as we must pay the Minneapolis Park Board this fee for all sales occurring during the Festival. 
 
Please Note
  • We DO not guarantee placement in any particular location and reserve the right to move vendors up to the start of the festival. 
  • We will limit the number vendors who have similar products & services.
  • Each Booth Vendor will be limited to a maximum of 2 locations. 
  • No Portable Generators will be allowed in either park.  Portable Generators will only be used by TC Pride for Operations & Sponsors when tapping into larger electrical systems are not available. 
  • Vendors who do not comply with onsite logistics and regulations will not be allowed to open for business and may be asked to leave the park, forfeiting the ability to participate in any way in the festival, and no refunds will be provided.
  • Styrofoam products are not allowed at Twin Cities Pride. 
  • Vendors are responsible for taking trash to dumpsters. 
 
Before starting this application, please have the following electronic documents available: Photograph of your booth/truck/trailer,surrounding area (including electrical applicable),  Images and list of your products including prices. Description of how you plan to engage and interact with the festival attendees, as well as, any information you plan to pass out at your booth. Tax Form - ST19, and  any Permits or Licenses required.
 
 
FEES, LOCATIONS, SETUP INFORMATION & HOURS
While we have overnight security, however, they can’t be everywhere at once. 
Please do not leave valuables overnight. Once your food truck/booth/space is set up, it is not allowed to be removed until Sunday night.  
 
All Booth Vendor booth space fees are based on the annual revenue of the organization. 
 
All Businesses/Organizations (based on total gross annual revenue)
  • Business Level 0     Under $150,000                                       $350
  • Business Level 1     Under $150,000 - $500,000      $625
  • Business Level 2    $500,000 – $1,000,000               $1,125
  • Business Level 3    $1,000,000 – $5,000,000         $1,875
  • Business Level4    $5,000,000 -$15,000,000        $2,500
  • Business Level 5  $15,000,000 +                                             $3,750
 Non-Profits / Government Agency (based on total gross annual revenue)  
  • Nonprofit Level 1    Under $100,000                                          $190
  • Nonprofit Level 2    $100,000 – $1,000,000                  $625
  • Nonprofit Level 3    $1,000,000 – $5,000,000       $1,125
  • Nonprofit Level 4    $5,000,000 +                                              $1,875 
THC Vendor 
  • Booth Space                              $3750 
  
*A limited number of scholarships are available to small nonprofits and community groups with revenue under $100,000. You will have the ability to request a scholarship in the application process.  If approved the scholarship will be awarded before you are approved as a vendor.
 
** Festival Sponsorships start at $7,500 including a booth space and other recognition.
 
LORING PARK SETUP - Booths Set-up Begins FRIDAY at  9 AM, No Setup allowed before this time and ENDS by 5 PM. You will be asked to select a 2 hour window for your booth check-in and setup on the application.
Cars will be permitted to drive into and out of the park during set-up. All vehicles MUST BE OUT OF THE PARK BY 5:00 PM FRIDAY, as cement barriers will be placed at all entrances/exits at this time.
  • SATURDAY 29th - The festival & Beer Garden  10 AM - 7 PM
  • SUNDAY 30th - The festival and Beer Garden 10 AM - 6 PM 
Minnesota Tax Form ST-19
ALL exhibitors/food vendors (whether selling or not) MUST submit a completed Minnesota Revenue Form ST-19 and provide this at the time of your application in order to be approved. 
 
BOOTH (Truck/Trailer/Booth) SPACE & OPERATIONS: 
You will be asked for your top 3 preferred booth locations (per space with a limit of 2 spaces); please note we do not guarantee you will receive one of your requested booth locations. Booth Space is sold in units of one 10'x10' space and includes one 8' table.  You are responsible for providing your own tent and chairs.  You may rent them from Après Party & Tent Rental.  You can contact info@apresparty.com by email or by phone at 952-942-3399, they will set up and take the tent down for you - this is the only option to setup the tent for you. If you rent from Après, please send your confirmation or order number to festival@tcpride.org. 
 
You may also rent a pop-up tent from TC Pride for $300.  You are responsible for setup and securing the tent with weights that you provide. 
 
All materials, storage, and operations (including prep, cleanup and back of house) must occur within the booth space. Do NOT assume you are able to use space beside or behind your booth.  If you need additional space you will need to purchase 2 Booth spaces or select one of the limited booth spaces that are double deep or to side (with additional flat fee).  Note additional space sold as a flat fee are spaces that can NOT be sold as a separate booth space.   
You will be asked to provide the size of your booth area please note any additional space requirements. Your tent size is required to fit in your booth location size. For example,  a 10 by 10  booth space will not be able to use a 10 by 20 tent.  
 
Closer to the event, more information regarding location, set-up and operating procedures will be provided. You are responsible for the removal of surplus products, booth parts, trash, etc. at the end for the festival. Failure to do so will result in additional fees being assessed and may prevent you from being accepted again in the future. 
 
THC Vendors will be provided a 10x10 booth space to display and sell cannabis plants, adult-use cannabis flower, adult-use cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, and hemp-derived consumer products and are required to comply with ALL MN Statute including Statute 342, 342.40 and 342.27
 
USE OF SOUND
Prior approval will be needed for any booths planning on playing music or any other sound. No amplified sound is allowed, excluding the Pride Festival stages. The maximum for vendor booth sound is 65 decibels at 50 feet with PRIOR approval from Festival Staff. 
 
CONSUMABLE PRODUCT 
No products, outside of food that is sold by a food vendor with a food permit, that are being sold in the park should be consumed in the park. 
 
BEVERAGES 
No vendor may sell or give away beverages, including soda, water, or alcoholic beverages.  Specialty beverage vendors are the ONLY exception.  Soda and water sales are done solely by Twin Cities Pride and support the work of The Arise Project to support homeless LGBTQ youth. 
 
 
 
POWER / ELECTRICITY
 
Vendors using electricity must provide accurate information about ALL equipment to be powered in their application. Twin Cities Pride will not be responsible for loss of power during festival operation due to overuse of generator. You are required to provide an appropriate connection cord. We are providing 3 Levels of Power Options for Rent:
 
Level 1 Battery Power Pack Rental - $210 rental fee (per location)
  • Laptop 10 Hrs, USB Fan(5w) 30 Hrs, Phone 16 Charges 
  • Equipped with AC Outlet, DC Carport, USB-A and USB-C charging ports.
Level 2 Battery Power Pack Rental - $420 rental fee (per location)
  • TV (60w) 4.5 Hrs, Laptop 4 Charges, Fan (20w) 15 Hrs, Mini Cooler (60w) 5 Hrs, Phone 30 Charges 
  • Equipped with AC Outlet, DC Carport, USB-A and USB-C charging ports.
Level 3 Electrical Power via Generator - $650 service fee (per location)
  • We have limited Booths near the Food Courts (Stonewall - Purple, P2P - Blue, and Loring - Yellow) where Electric service can be provided. Please pick a booth near these locations if this level of power is required. 
  •  The service fee will provide you with either standard plug-in receptacles or a 50-amp trailer connection per location, and you will need to bring your own connector. Provide a photo of your 50-amp connector plug. 
 
ADDITIONAL CHARGES and FEES
Violations of Twin Cities Pride rules and regulations including leaving your space clean may result in additional fees being charged, exclusion from participation, both during the event and in following years. We do not require a security deposit however the following fees may be assessed 
  • A charge of $100 will be assessed if you do not check-in upon arriving at the park.
  • A charge of $250 will be assessed if the trash is not removed from your area and taken to dumpsters. (large dumpsters NOT patron trash bins)
  • A charge of $250 will be assessed if the power system or pop-up tent rental is not returned. 
 
SUSTANABILITY PRACTICES 
As we work toward becoming a zero waste event, we will be requiring food vendors to use compostable products.  Booth vendor are asked to keep sustainability in mind with your booth activities and waste. 
You will be asked to provide information about your sustainability practices.   
NOTE: Styrofoam products are not allowed at Twin Cities Pride. 
 
LOAD-OUT PROCESS 
To ensure the safety of attendees leaving the park, NO vehicles are allowed to enter the park before 7 PM Sunday. Food vendors, box trucks and oversized vehicles will NOT be allowed to enter OR exit the park until after 8pm Sunday.
 
PROOF OF INSURANCE: 
ALL Vendors are REQUIRED to obtain Liability Insurance for both TC Pride. 
As we continue to increase the accessibility, safety, and security of attendees, vendors, and staff; we must ensure every vendor has submitted a current Certificate of Liability insurance. Your coverage must be in the amount of $1,000,000 (minimum) or more. Twin Cities Pride must be named as additional insured on the policy of the proof of insurance (Certificate of Liability Insurance). 
Addresses for your providers:
  • Twin Cities Pride, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
Required insurance may be obtained from your normal insurance provider or 
Pam Petersen at PPeters1@amfam.com. A policy for nominal charge providing coverage for a $1MM policy for five days is available from Pam. 
 
REFUND POLICY 
The application fee, charged when submitting the application, is nonrefundable for any reason. If you are not accepted as a vendor, you will not be charged the additional fees for your application (booth, electrical and other selections). Once approved as a vendor, the applicant has TWO weeks to Cancel to receive a refund of the additional fees less the payment processing fees. If the COI - Proof of Liability Insurance is not uploaded to your application within two weeks of your approval.  TC Pride will Cancel your approved status and No Refund of any fees will be provided. 
The Applicant understands that fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE outside of these policies.  
If the circumstances cause the festival to be delayed, fees will transfer to the new date for the festival. IF WE ARE NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE EVENT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC OR OTHER ACTS OF GOD, FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.  
 
YOUR LISTING IN LAVENDER'S MAGAZINE PRIDE SECTION
Twin Cities Pride is collaborating with Lavender Magazine to create special 2024 Twin Cities Pride section in Lavender's June 15, 2024 issue. All Twin Cities Pride booth vendors, registered and approved before April 20th, will receive a complimentary listing in this issue. These listings will feature the name of the organization and business vendors and will be categorized alphabetically by color-coded location within the park.

Towards the end of this application, you will also have the opportunity to express your interest in purchasing an ad in Lavender’s May 31, 2024 and/or June 15, 2024 Pride issues. A portion of these ad sales will benefit Twin Cities Pride. 
2024 Food Vendor - Pride Festival
Deadline: Apr 30, 2024 (2 days left)
Please expand Show More below to see more details.
 
  • 4/25/24 Update- Purple Food court is SOLD OUT - No space available
  • 4/25/24 Update- Yellow Food court is SOLD OUT - No space available
  • 4/25/24 Update-  Blue Food court is SOLD OUT - No space available.
  • 4/25/24 Update-  Pink Food court is SOLD OUT - No space available
 
The following application is for FOOD vendors ONLY. - For your FIRST Location during Twin Cities Pride Festival.
You will need to complete SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH LOCATION REQUESTED! 
 
June 29-30, 2024 (2 days) in Loring Park. 
 
If you have questions about this application or process please review the FAQ section of the TC Pride Website, you will find recordings of the Information Sessions we have hosted and a list of Frequently Asked Questions about registration. https://tcpride.org/festival-vendor-faq/
 
For Map of available spaces see the end of this application (scroll down) or go to https://www.eventeny.com/events/map/?id=8369&mid=6100
 
If you are having problems with errors submitting your application contact support@eventeny.com, or use the contact form at https://help.eventeny.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
 
About Twin Cities Pride 
Twin Cities Pride is the 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization that produces the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, March, and other events. In addition, Pride sponsors other LGBTQ+ nonprofits including but not limited to the MN Deaf Queers, MN POC Pride, and other Prides around the state.
Twin Cities Pride is run primarily with volunteers and a few full-time employees. 
 
In 2024, the Twin Cities Pride Festival is estimated to brings in roughly 400,000 to 500,000 attendees. We have approximately 590-600 exhibitoring vendors and  47 food vendors. 
 
If you're part of a company/group/organization that has actively worked against or physically harmed ANY members of the LGBTQ+ community then Pride is not the space for you. 
 
We seek involvement from vendors who affirm and support our mission and the history of and purpose in holding a pride festival:  
 
Twin Cities Pride seeks to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self and to create a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
The Pride celebration commemorates and continues the fight against discrimination and the struggle for equality, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer persons and their families. 
Having LGBT employees isn't enough to qualify as support for the community. If you are a company/group/organization that has had past Anti-LGBTQ+ missions/activities in the past 5 years and are working to be more inclusive, please reach out to Andi Otto, Executive Director, before filling out the application so that we can discuss the best steps. He can be reached at andi.otto@tcpride.org.  
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application will be submitted with a credit card or ACH and only the application fee and 6.25% payment processing fee will be charged at that time.  This application fee is non-refundable for any reason.  Each application will be Juried on a first-come first-serve basis while giving consideration to the menu and the experience that we seek to provide to the festival attendees. 
Acceptance to Twin Cities Pride includes, but is not limited to, the following criteria: 
  • Proposed menu (quality, pricing, uniqueness) 
  • Past Twin Cities Pride experience 
  • Commitment to and support of the LGBTQ community 
  • Sustainability Practices
  • Other outdoor event experience 
  • Booth size and power requirements
  • Level of professionalism 
  • Agreement to conform to established procedures 
  • Honesty in reporting prior sales data.
Submitting an application and receiving a confirmation email after you’ve completed the application DOES NOT mean you have been accepted, just that your application has been received.  Applications will be approved, rejected or waitlisted within 2 weeks (or sooner) of application submission.
 
ST-19 Tax form must be submitted at the time of application in order to be approved. Failing to do so will result in your application being waitlisted and loosing your order in placement selection and booth assignments. 
 
If approved as a booth vendor you will be automatically charged the remaining fees associated with the selections you made during the application process along with a 6.5% payment processing fee.   Once approved you will have 2 weeks to provide the Proof of Liability Insurance (COI)  or your status as approved will be CANCELLED and NO REFUND will be provided. You may also cancel your registration during this time and receive a refund of the remaining fees (less any payment processing fees). 
 
If waitlisted because the application is not complete (lacking or incorrect ST-19 or other documents) you may edit your application to provide the missing requirements and then notify us to review your application again. 
 
If waitlisted for other reason - you may cancel your application or remain waitlisted in the event that we have space open up for you as a vendor.  If space becomes available, we will reach out to you to find out if you still want to be a vendor and would like to take the available space. 
 
By submitting an application, you agree to use the POS system that Twin Cities Pride will provide to you upon check-in at the festival. In addition to booth/space fees, all food vendors are required to pay 20% of gross (after tax sales - both cash and credit) to Pride, as we must pay the Minneapolis Park Board a percentage of all sales occurring during the Festival. The POS system will deduct the 20% of gross sales and settle final payments to the vendor on Tuesday July 2nd. 
 
Please Note
  • We DO not guarantee placement in any particular location and reserve the right to move vendors up to the start of the festival. 
  • We will limit the number vendors who serve similar food items
  • Each Food Vendor will be limited to a maximum of 3 locations. 
  • No Portable Generators will be allowed.  Portable Generators will only be used by TC Pride for Operations & Sponsors when tapping into larger electrical systems are not available. 
  • Vendors who do not comply with onsite logistics and regulations will not be allowed to open for business and may be asked to leave the park, forfeiting the ability to participate in any way in the festival, and no refunds will be provided.
  • Styrofoam products are not allowed at Twin Cities Pride. 
  • A Minneapolis food permit is required and vendors must comply with Health Inspection and correct any issues identified. 
  • Once your food truck/booth/space is set up, it is not allowed to be removed until Sunday night.  
  • Vendors are responsible for taking trash to dumpsters. 
 
Before starting this application, please have the following electronic documents available: Photograph of your booth/truck/trailer, and surrounding area including your electrical connection, Food Permit License OR application for permit, and your Menu. 
 
LOCATIONS, SETUP INFORMATION & HOURS
While we have overnight security, they can’t be everywhere at once. 
Please do not leave valuables overnight. Once your food truck/booth/space is set up, it is not allowed to be removed until Sunday night.  
 
All Food Vendor locations cost are the same -  $2500 per location, plus 20% of gross revenue. 
 
LORING PARK SETUP - FOOD Trucks, Trailers, Booths Set-up Begins FRIDAY at 6 AM, No Setup allowed before this time and ENDS by 5 PM.
 
Cars will be permitted to drive into and out of the park during set-up. All vehicles MUST BE OUT OF THE PARK BY 5:00 PM FRIDAY, as cement barriers will be placed at all entrances/exits at this time.
  • SATURDAY 29th - The festival & Beer Garden  10 AM - 7 PM
  • SUNDAY 30h - The festival and Beer Garden 10 AM - 6 PM 
           Stonewall (Purple Section)
           P2P (Blue Section)
           Loring (Yellow Section)
           Harmon (Pink Section) 
 
FOOD MENU 
You will be asked to provide a description of each proposed item and its price. Focus on what you do best and keep your menu to a few items.  No changes to accepted menu items and/or prices will be allowed unless approval is obtained by June 1, 2024. Your prices may not change, nor can food vendors change any of their menu items during Twin Cities Pride. 
 
BEVERAGES 
No vendor may sell or give away beverages, including soda, water, or alcoholic beverages.  Specialty beverage vendors are the ONLY exception.  Soda and water sales are done solely by Twin Cities Pride and support the work of The Arise Project to support homeless LGBTQ youth.
 
BOOTH (Truck/Trailer/Booth) OPERATIONS: 
Vendors are responsible for leveling and setup of your truck/trailer or booth in the park. All materials, storage, and operations (including prep, cleanup and back of house) must occur within the booth space. Closer to the event, more information regarding location, set-up and operating procedures will be provided. You are responsible for the removal of surplus products, booth parts, trash, pallets, grease, coals, etc. Failure to do so will result in additional fees being assessed and may prevent you from being accepted again in the future. A health inspector from the City of Minneapolis will be on-site throughout the Festival. All food vendors must fully comply with any directives provided by the health inspector. 
 
 
POWER / ELECTRICITY
Power Rental is Required in:
- Stonewall (Purple Section with beer garden) 
- P2P (Blue Section - lakeside and hillside locations) 
- Loring (Yellow Section near beer garden) 
- Harmon (Pink Section - along Harmon Drive)
 
Vendors using electricity will be charged a $650 service fee (per location / per 50-amp connection). The service fee will provide you with either standard plug-in receptacles or a 50-amp trailer connection per location, and you will need to bring your own connector. Provide a photo of your 50-amp connector plug.  Vendors using electricity must provide accurate information about ALL equipment to be powered in their application. Twin Cities Pride is not responsible for outages. A licensed electrician will be on-site throughout the Festival.  All food vendors must be at their booth space at 9 AM Friday to facilitate the electrical inspector’s compliance inspection OR provide a copy of their annual State inspection approval document with their application. 
 
USE OF SOUND
Prior approval will be needed for any booths planning on playing music or any other sound. No amplified sound is allowed, excluding the Pride Festival stages. The maximum for vendor booth sound is 65 decibels at 50 feet with PRIOR approval from Festival Staff. 
 
ADDITIONAL CHARGES and FEES
Violations of Twin Cities Pride rules and regulations including leaving your space clean may result in additional fees being charged, exclusion from participation, both during the event and in following years. We do not require a security deposit however the following fees may be assessed 
  • A charge of $100 will be assessed if you do not check-in upon arriving at the park.
  • A charge of $250 will be assessed if the trash is not removed from your area and taken to dumpsters. (large dumpsters NOT patron trash bins)
  • A charge of $750 will be assessed if the POS system is not returned. 
 
SUSTANABILITY PRACTICES 
As we work toward becoming a zero waste event, we will be requiring food vendors to use compostable products.  
You will be asked to provide information about your sustainability practices.   
NOTE: Styrofoam products are not allowed at Twin Cities Pride. 
 
LOAD-OUT PROCESS 
To ensure the safety of attendees leaving the park, NO vehicles are allowed to enter the park before 7 PM Sunday. Food vendors, box trucks and oversized vehicles will NOT be allowed to enter OR exit the park until after 8pm Sunday.
 
Minnesota Tax Form ST-19
ALL exhibitors/food vendors (whether selling or not) MUST submit a completed Minnesota Revenue Form ST-19 at the time of application.
 
PROOF OF INSURANCE: 
ALL Vendors are REQUIRED to obtain Liability Insurance for TC Pride.
As we continue to increase the accessibility, safety, and security of attendees, vendors, and staff; we must ensure every vendor has submitted a current Certificate of Liability insurance. Your coverage must be in the amount of $1,000,000 (minimum) or more. Twin Cities Pride must be named as additional insured on the policy of the proof of insurance (Certificate of Liability Insurance). 
Addresses for your providers:
  • Twin Cities Pride, 1618 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403.
 
REFUND POLICY 
The application fee, charged when submitting the application, is nonrefundable for any reason. If you are not accepted as a vendor, you will not be charged the additional fees for your application (booth, electrical and other selections). Once approved as a vendor, the applicant has TWO weeks to Cancel to receive a refund of the additional fees less the payment processing fees. If the COI - Proof of Liability Insurance is not uploaded to your application within two weeks of your approval.  TC Pride will Cancel your approved status and No Refund of any fees will be provided. 
The Applicant understands that fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE outside of these policies.  
If the circumstances cause the festival to be delayed, fees will transfer to the new date for the festival. IF WE ARE NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE EVENT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC OR OTHER ACTS OF GOD, FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.  
 
YOUR LISTING IN LAVENDER'S MAGAZINE PRIDE SECTION
Twin Cities Pride is collaborating with Lavender Magazine to create special 2024 Twin Cities Pride section in Lavender's June 15, 2024 issue. All Twin Cities Pride booth vendors, registered and approved before April 20th, will receive a complimentary listing in this issue. These listings will feature the name of the organization and business vendors and will be categorized alphabetically by color-coded location within the park.
Towards the end of this application, you will also have the opportunity to express your interest in purchasing an ad in Lavender’s May 31, 2024 and/or June 15, 2024 Pride issues. A portion of these ad sales will benefit Twin Cities Pride.
2024 TC Pride March Application
Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 (Deadline passed)
Please Expand the Show More below to see more details
 
The following application is for the 2024 TWIN CITIES LGBTQ+ PRIDE MARCH.
 
We are excited to open applications to participate in the Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride March.
The Theme for 2024 is:  SHOW YOUR COLORS 365
 
Please review the ENTIRE application BEFORE contacting the Pride office with any questions.
 
If you are having problems with errors submitting your application contact support@eventeny.com, or use the contact form at https://help.eventeny.com/hc/en-us/requests/new 
 
 
2024 Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride March Honoring Ashley Rukes
Sunday, June 30, 2024 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Central Time)
 
Space in the March (formerly Parade) is very limited - there will be a maximum of 80 paid units. Due to the high level of interest in March/Parade participation, we use an adjudicated system for selecting participants.
 
The process will work as follows:
 
Prospective participants will submit an application that includes a detailed description of their proposed March/Parade entry and verifiable examples of their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The application will be submitted with a credit card or ACH and only the application fee and payment processing fee will be charged at that time.
A jury will review all timely submitted applications and select participants based on several factors, including, but not limited to: Community Support; Alignment to the Mission of Twin Cities Pride; Type of Organization; Visual Presence; and Amplified Sound balance.
If Selected/Approved you will be automatically charged the Participant fee(s) associated with the selections you made during the application process along with the payment processing fee.
Non-selected/Rejected applicants may have the opportunity to revise their unit description and reapply in the unlikely event that spaces remain.

Timeline: This application is due no later than March 31. Applications will be approved or rejected within 2 weeks of the close of the application period.
 
ALL applicants will be charged a one-time $50 non-refundable application fee + 6.25% processing fee(s) to be considered for a position.
 
UNIT SIZE (NOTE:  Candidates, Political Entities/Parties and Current Office Holders are LIMITED to 1 Unit):  
1 Unit:   1 Float with NO Marchers OR up to 35 Marchers with NO Float or Vehicle OR up to 20 Marchers with 1 Float or Vehicle.
2 Units:   36-70 Marchers with NO Float or Vehicle OR up to 40 Marchers with 1 Float or Vehicle.
 
If the applicant is approved, the additional Per Unit Participation Fee(s) are as follows and will be charged, along with the processing fee, via the same process as the application fee:
 
*$250 **Community Groups and Nonprofits with fewer than 50 employees (This may also include ERGs that are separate nonprofit organizations from their parent company and some government entities)
*$900  Businesses and all other Nonprofits Corporations, Companies, Businesses, Nonprofits with more than 50 Employees, or Employee Groups of such entities
*$850  Candidates for Local or State Office
*$850  Political Entities/Parties or Candidates for Federal Office
*$0      Current Officeholders not seeking reelection
 
**A limited number of $100 Partial Fee Waivers are available to small nonprofits and community groups. Partial Fee Waivers will apply only to the Participation Fee, not the non-refundable $50 application fee.
 
*Submitting an application and receiving a confirmation email after you’ve completed the application DOES NOT mean you have been accepted, only that your application has been received.
 
ALL Participants who include a motorized vehicle in their March Contingent are required to provide Vehicle Insurance information.
 
Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2024 Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride March 
 
MARCH/PARADE ROUTE 2024
The MARCH/PARADE starts at 3rd Street & Hennepin Avenue and proceeds down Hennepin to Spruce then into Loring Park.
Locations for the grandstands and parade judges have not yet been determined.
 
About Twin Cities Pride 
Twin Cities Pride is the 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization that produces the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, March, and other events. In addition, Pride sponsors other LGBTQ+ nonprofits including but not limited to the MN Deaf Queers, MN POC Pride, and other Prides around the state.
Twin Cities Pride is run primarily by volunteers and a few full-time employees. 
 
In 2024, the Twin Cities LGBTQ+ Pride Festival is estimated to bring in roughly 400,000 to 500,000 attendees. 
2024 Queer Writes Book Fair @ Pride
Deadline: Apr 27, 2024 (Deadline passed)
The first Queer Writes Book Fair was such a success we decided to bring it to the park during Pride! We are pitching a tent in our artisans/makers area of the festival and offering 6 foot table spots to any authors / book sellers / or publishers who wish to participate! We will also have a small stage next to the tent for book readings and drag story time! 
 
The following application is for tabling vendors at the Queer Writes Book Fair during Twin Cities Pride Festival.
 
June 29-30, 2024 (2 days) in Loring Park. 
 
If you have questions about this application or process please review the FAQ section of the TC Pride Website, you will find recordings of the Information Sessions we have hosted and a list of Frequently Asked Questions about registration. https://tcpride.org/festival-vendor-faq/
 
If you are having problems with errors submitting your application contact support@eventeny.com, or use the contact form at https://help.eventeny.com/hc/en-us/requests/new
 
About Twin Cities Pride 
Twin Cities Pride is the 501c3 charitable nonprofit organization that produces the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Festival, March, and other events. In addition, Pride sponsors other LGBTQ+ nonprofits including but not limited to the MN Deaf Queers, MN POC Pride, and other Prides around the state.
Twin Cities Pride is run primarily with volunteers and a few full-time employees. 
 
In 2024, the Twin Cities Pride Festival is estimated to brings in roughly 400,000 to 500,000 attendees. We have approximately 590-600 exhibiting vendors and 47 food vendors. 
 
If you're part of a company/group/organization that has actively worked against or physically harmed ANY members of the LGBTQ+ community then Pride is not the space for you. 
 
We seek involvement from vendors who affirm and support our mission and the history of and purpose in holding a pride festival:  
 
Twin Cities Pride seeks to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self and to create a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
 
APPLICATION PROCESS
 
  • The application will be submitted with a credit card or ACH and only the application fee and 6.5% payment processing fee will be charged at that time.
  • This application fee is non-refundable for any reason.
  • Each application will be Juried on a first-come first-serve basis.
  • ST-19 Tax form must be submitted at the time of application in order to be approved. Failing to do so will result in your application being waitlisted and loosing your order in placement selection and booth assignments. 
  • If approved as a vendor you will be automatically charged the remaining fees associated with the selections you made during the application process along with a 6.5% payment processing fee.
  • If waitlisted because the application is not complete (lacking or incorrect ST-19 or other documents) you may edit your application to provide the missing requirements and then notify us to review your application again. 
  • If waitlisted for other reason - you may cancel your application or remain waitlisted in the event that we have space open up for you as a vendor.  If space becomes available, we will reach out to you to find out if you still want to be a vendor and would like to take the available space. 
By submitting an application, you agree to abide by the policies and procedures outlined now and during the festival by Twin Cities Pride. 
 
Please Note
  • Vendors who do not comply with onsite logistics and regulations will not be allowed to open for business and may be asked to leave the park, forfeiting the ability to participate in any way in the festival, and no refunds will be provided.
  • Styrofoam products are not allowed at Twin Cities Pride.
  • Vendors are responsible for taking trash to dumpsters.
  • While we have overnight security, however, they can’t be everywhere at once. Please do not leave valuables overnight. Once your space is set up, it is not allowed to be removed until Sunday night.  
  • Closer to the event, more information regarding location, set-up and operating procedures will be provided. You are responsible for the removal of surplus products, booth parts, trash, etc. at the end for the festival. Failure to do so will result in additional fees being assessed and may prevent you from being accepted again in the future. 
ADDITIONAL CHARGES and FEES
 
Violations of Twin Cities Pride rules and regulations including leaving your space clean may result in additional fees being charged, exclusion from participation, both during the event and in following years. We do not require a security deposit however the following fees may be assessed 
  • A charge of $100 will be assessed if you do not check-in upon arriving at the park.
  • A charge of $250 will be assessed if the trash is not removed from your area and taken to dumpsters. (large dumpsters NOT patron trash bins)
SUSTANABILITY PRACTICES 

As we work toward becoming a zero waste event, we will be requiring food vendors to use compostable products.  Booth vendor are asked to keep sustainability in mind with your table activities and waste. 
 
LOAD-OUT PROCESS 

To ensure the safety of attendees leaving the park, NO vehicles are allowed to enter the park before 7 PM Sunday. Food vendors, box trucks and oversized vehicles will NOT be allowed to enter OR exit the park until after 8pm Sunday.

REFUND POLICY 

The application fee, charged when submitting the application, is nonrefundable for any reason. If you are not accepted as a vendor, you will not be charged the additional fees for your application (tabling fee). Once approved as a vendor, the applicant has TWO weeks to Cancel to receive a refund of the additional fees less the payment processing fees. 

The Applicant understands that fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE outside of these policies.  

If the circumstances cause the festival to be delayed, fees will transfer to the new date for the festival. IF WE ARE NOT ABLE TO HAVE THE EVENT DUE TO THE PANDEMIC OR OTHER ACTS OF GOD, FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.  


Volunteers

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2024 Pride Festival Volunteers
Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Our volunteer shifts for the 2024 Twin Cities Pride Festival are available below. We have opportunities available for pre event set up, post event clean up, and lots of options during the festival... + More

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The mission of Twin Cities Pride is to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self. We envision a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are. Twin Cities Pride is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) charitable... + More