DQMO Twin Cities 2026 logo appears with a white paint splatter animation on a white background.
Camera slowly pans toward the lake at Loring Park.
Jack appears wearing a black DQMO Twin Cities shirt, black shorts, and a black baseball cap. He has a light salt-and-pepper beard with Loring Park behind him.
"Hello! My name is Jack. My sign name is 'J' on my forehead.
Welcome to the beautiful lake behind me.
This is Loring Park!
On Friday, July 31, we'll spend the day here for Loring Park Adventures during DQMO Twin Cities 2026.
We'll have lots of fun activities including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and plenty of opportunities to relax and socialize.
If you don't want to stay outside, the Community Center is right behind me. Inside we'll have card games, restrooms, and a place to socialize and cool off.
There's also a coffee shop nearby and The 19 Bar, an LGBTQIA+ bar, just a short walk away.
We'll have plenty of snacks, fresh fruit, vegetables, and bottled water available throughout the day.
We're excited to have you join us!"
Camera pans around the lobby of the Community Center.
Camera pans through the kitchen and snack area.
Camera pans throughout the Community Center.
Jack appears inside the Community Center.
"Welcome to the Community Center!
This is where we'll play card games, socialize, and relax.
Snacks and bottled water will be available throughout the hallway.
There are restrooms inside the Community Center, and there are also public restrooms throughout Loring Park.
The Community Center is centrally located, so if you get too hot outside, you're welcome to come inside and cool off."
Camera pans around the public pool.
Jack appears by the pool.
"This is the public wading pool.
It's open to everyone, so don't forget to bring your swimsuit and sunscreen.
The pool is only about one foot deep, making it a great place to sit, relax, and cool off."
Camera pans across the open field.
Camera pans across the tennis courts.
Jack appears with a rainbow mural behind him.
"As you can see, this field is where we'll play volleyball and enjoy yard games.
The tennis courts will be used for pickleball.
Members of the DQMO Committee will be happy to give you a tour of Loring Park if you'd like to learn more about the area.
Right now it may be hard to imagine, but after Twin Cities Pride is over, this park will be transformed with tents, games, activities, and lots of opportunities to socialize."
Jack gives a thumbs-up.
Jack walks across the bridge connecting Loring Park to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. He turns around, smiles, and points toward the camera.
Camera pans from the bridge, showing a bird's-eye view of both parks.
Jack appears with the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden behind him.
"Now you can see the beautiful Minneapolis Sculpture Garden behind me.
Did you know it's directly across from Loring Park?
Walker Art Center is right next door, making it easy to enjoy everything within walking distance.
Throughout the day you can play sports, cool off in the pool, grab a coffee, visit The 19 Bar, explore the Walker Art Center, or simply spend time with friends.
We ask everyone to wear your DQMO Twin Cities 2026 shirt on Friday because we'll meet here at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden for our official group photo at 4:00 PM.
We can't wait to see you all!"
Jack gives a thumbs-up.
Purple background appears with a shirtless man signing "I Love You."
DQMO Twin Cities 2026 logo appears.
End of video.
