Drag Brunch
Tickets On Sale!
FOURTH ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANZA!
Returns To The Metropolitan Ballroom
The Minnesota Pride Rotary Club is excited to announce our Fourth Annual Drag Brunch Fundraiser! Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change— across the globe, our communities, and ourselves.
We are the third LGBTQIA+-focused Rotary club in the USA and 5th world. Unlike other Rotary clubs, we have a unique focus on supporting the LGBTQIA+ Community in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, specifically homeless youth. Our approach involves providing service project opportunities for our Members and financial support to our partner organizations that serve Homeless Youth.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
The Minnesota Pride Rotary Club is working on taking this devotion one step further. Our club has a strong history of serving our underserved Community, and we are committed to continuing this mission. In the coming year, we are expanding our focus to include LGBTQIA+ elders, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to our Community.
Tickets go on sale in February 2025.
• VIP Seating, $175, includes buffet, preferred seating nearest the stage, bottomless mimosas, and a swag bag.
• BRUNCH Seating, $75, includes buffet and table seating for the show.
• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley
The Statistics For Homeless Youth
Research has shown that those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+) have a 120% higher risk of experiencing some form of homelessness.[1] With up to 40% of the 4.2 million youth experiencing homelessness identifying as LGBTQ+[2] while only 9.5% of the U.S. population[3], LGBTQ+ youth disproportionately experience homelessness compared to their straight and cisgender peers. They are also more likely to experience assault, trauma, depression, and suicide when compared to non-LGBTQ+ populations while also being homeless. These statistics are even worse for Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) LGBTQ+ populations who suffer from racial inequities and discrimination.According to the Amherst Wilder Foundation Homeless Study in Minnesota, 23% of all homeless youth in our state identify as LGBTQ+. Our club is committed to reducing that statistic!
Lala Luzious
Returns as
Queen of Ceremonies
Lala Luzious (She/Her), a local drag performer, podcaster, journalist, makeup artist, and show host, made her mark in the Twin Cities after winning the second season of “Go Tuck Yourself” at The Saloon. She is proud of her accomplishments, including winning the Miss Indiana Newcomer Pageant in 2016 and producing “The Divas Live” Revue show. Lala has performed on every stage in the city, with her favorite being First Ave as part of the FlipPhone Superstar competition. She currently hosts her own show, “Power,” at The Black Hart of Saint Paul, showcasing the diverse drag talent of the Twin Cities.
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