Twin Cities Pride makes return in 2021 The festival will run Saturday and Sunday, marking the return of one of the most popular Pride events in the country. Author: Danny Spewak Updated: 10:07 PM CDT July 16, 2021 MINNEAPOLIS — Vendors spent Friday afternoon setting up their booths at Loring Park ahead of this weekend's Twin Cities Pride Festival, and despite some noticeable changes, things felt like old times. Even without a parade, fireworks or concert, the two-day festival will likely draw thousands to Minneapolis on Saturday and Sunday with booths open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. "It's pretty crazy. It's pretty crazy to not be wearing a mask," said Chris Diblasi of Baraka Jewelry. "Now to be back, set up, I think people are ready to be shopping around and buying some stuff."