Mayor Tim Busse formally proclaimed June 2026 Pride Month in Bloomington. He read the proclamation into the record at a city council meeting. It names the discrimination that LGBTQ+ and transgender communities continue to face and restates the city's commitment to inclusion.
City of Bloomington@CityofBloomingtonMNMayor Busse read a proclamation declaring June 2026 Pride Month in Bloomington, citing continued discrimination facing LGBTQ+ and transgender communities and the city's commitment to inclusion.06/29
Resident Tenzin Gyalki accepted the proclamation on behalf of the community. Proclamations usually pass with little notice, and having a resident stand up gave this one more weight than most.
The proclamation is symbolic, not a policy change. It does put the city on record saying that discrimination against LGBTQ+ and transgender residents is still happening here, and saying so plainly is a choice. In Bloomington, Pride proclamations typically come to the council through the city's Human Rights Commission, which brings forward proclamations supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
The city's Pride festival is the visible counterpart to the proclamation. It's run by Bloomington Pride MN, a nonprofit founded in 2021. The group has scheduled its next festival for Sunday, July 11, 2027, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Bloomington Civic Plaza, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road. It's free and family-friendly, and organizers expect more than 3,000 people.
Organizers said the lineup includes live music, drag performances, food trucks, vendors, artists, nonprofits, and a family zone with crafts. There will also be 2 indoor installations: an LGBTQ+ history experience called "We Are the Rainbow: Stories of Us — Part Two" and a sensory space for anyone who needs a quieter break from the main stage.
As for City Hall, the proclamation is finished.
From the meeting: City Council Meeting, June 29, 2026.
