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Thousands descended on Minneapolis on Sunday for the annual Twin Cities Pride Parade. Gov. Tim Walz served as the grand marshal for the parade, sporting friendship bracelets and a campaign shirt for Rep. Melissa Hortman.
Twin Cities Pride ousted Target as a sponsor for the festival after the corporation ended their DEI efforts. They launched a fundraiser to cover the gap and reached their goal in less than 24 hours.

A parade onlooker holds a pride flag and makes a heart symbol with their hands during the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
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Representatives from Cargill march during the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
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A dog that is painted in multiple colors and takes a rest after participating in the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
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A marcher holds up a sign during the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
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The Can Can Wonderland and Tee Time Drag Show float participants wave at onlookers during the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
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Parade watchers waved Pride flags and put up "I Love You" gestures during the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
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Marchers representing the Queer Space Collective participated in the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
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A performer representing the Minnesota Renaissance Fair entertains onlookers during the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
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Performers from the Queer Circus entertained onlookers during the Twin Cities Pride Parade in downtown Minneapolis.
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