Marshall Pride invites members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies to the annual Pride Celebration. The weekend includes the annual drag show on Saturday at Brau Brothers and Pride in the Park at the Lyon County Fairgrounds on Sunday, June 14.
“Marshall Pride is not just social space, it is a lifeline,” said Pride Planning committee member Manila Hang. “It gives people a place to feel safe and chosen without having to caand their identity. It can be hard to live openly, but Marshall Pride has become a place of belonging that many can’t find elsewhere.”
Pride in the Park will feature live music, food trucks, a vendor fair, Rainbow the Unicorn, and a real mermaid! The full schedule of events is located on the website marshallpride.org.
Performers this year include rapper STUBBORN from the Upper Sioux community, Flute Loops, and performances by the casts of local musicals, among others.
The Saturday night Drag Show continues to be a crowd favorite.
Celebrating the fifth Marshall Pride Drag Show, the cast features old favorites and new faces including Jojo Ventus Ninja who was recently crowned Mr. Gay 90s. The Drag Show will feature 8 performers from across the state of Minnesota. Tickets to the show are available through the website.
Since the community Pride celebration started, the attendance has grown each year. From about 150 people in 2021, Pride swelled to almost 1,000 people at Pride in the Park in 2025.
“To me, Pride is a celebration of life and love and living authentically,” said Charlotte Wahle, Pride Planning committee member. “As an ally, it is such a joy to be a part of helping make this fantastic event a success each year, right here in our own backyard. Everyone is welcome here.”
Marshall Pride is supported by business sponsorships, individual donations, and grants. The drag show and the Pride in the Park performers are funded in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
“Being a part of this event has taught me the importance of listening, learning, and standing beside the people I love, not just during Pride, but every day,” said Hang. “I hope this event helps people feel empowered to embrace their truth, where communities can be united, and where individuals are reminded that they are never alone in who they are.”
