Olympic Trials, Twin Cities Pride highlight busy weekend in Mpls. [Video]

MINNEAPOLIS — It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend in Minneapolis, with multiple events expected to draw hundreds of thousands to downtown.

The U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials are currently underway at Target Center, with fan-favorites Simone Biles and Suni Lee in town.

“Minneapolis is already on the international stage, but right now, all eyes are on Minneapolis,” Kevin Kurtt, PR communications manager for Meet Minneapolis, said. “This is awesome, it’s a lot of fun looking over to my right, all these people taking pictures with the Olympic rings.”

The trials last through Sunday. Kurtt says they expect over 100,000 people throughout it’s duration.

“It’s busy downtown and we love to see it,” he said.

The other major event is Twin Cities Pride, held in Loring Park. That’s also expected to draw large crowds across it’s duration.

“We’re looking to see anywhere from six, 700,000 people …