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Gay Saint Paul

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LGBTQ+ Legal Status in United States

Based on national laws as of 2025

81/100

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Legal 46/60 · Scene 35/40 · United States national score

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Legal rights details

✓ Same-sex relations legal

✓ Equal age of consent

✓ Partnership / union

✓ Same-sex marriage

✓ Adoption rights

✓ Anti-discrimination law

✓ Legal gender change

Marriage equality since Obergefell v. Hodges (26 June 2015). The Respect for Marriage Act (December 2022) provides a congressional floor, requiring federal recognition of all valid same-sex and interracial marriages regardless of future Supreme Court rulings. Bostock v. Clayton County (2020) held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. No comprehensive federal anti-discrimination law in housing or public…

Upcoming Events in Saint Paul

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22 OCT

Social Hour

24 OCT

5:30 PM

🌈 Rainbow (LGBTQ2+) D&D Closed for Previous Players only

Burnsville West

25 OCT

1:00 PM

Game Day at Dreamers Vault Games in Roseville

Dreamers Vault Games Roseville

25 OCT

1:00 PM

Reading party

Highland Park Public Library

1 NOV

11:00 AM

Reading Party at Quatrefoil Library

Quatrefoil Library

10 NOV

Queer Chemistry: Enby Night!

Black Hart of Saint Paul

14 NOV

1:00 PM

Queer 20s and 30s Book Club: Copper Script

Highland Park Library

12 DEC

10:30 AM

Talk: Longitude (Non-fiction)

Columbia Heights Public Library

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Frequently asked questions

Yes — Saint Paul has an active LGBTQ+ scene with bars, clubs and Pride events. Browse the venues on this page for the most-reviewed spots, and check the calendar for upcoming events.

We list the top-reviewed gay bars and clubs in Saint Paul on this page. Filter by category and rating to find dance clubs, cocktail bars, cruise bars and more — every venue is verified by the GayOut community.

Pride season (typically June–July in the northern hemisphere) is the most lively time, with parades and parties. Spring and early autumn are also great for sightseeing without summer crowds. Check the events calendar above for specific dates.

Yes — see the "Where to stay in Saint Paul" map above for hotels with current prices, including LGBTQ+ welcoming properties recommended by our community.

Saint Paul is generally safe for LGBTQ+ visitors in tourist and central areas. Standard travel-safety advice applies. Check the country page for an LGBTQ+ rights overview specific to United States.