Gay 90s

7 photos · 2020–2024

7 photographs tagged Gay 90s, 2020–2024.

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Pedestrians gather outside the Gay 90's nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night.
Clubers outside the Gay 90s nightclub in Downtown Minneapolis in July 2024.

Crowd Outside Gay 90’s Nightclub on Hennepin Avenue

The Gay 90's nightclub entrance on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays signage and storefront branding.
The exterior of the Gay 90's nightclub stands on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. This establishment has operated as a prominent LGBTQ+ nightclub and entertainment venue for decades.

“Happy Hour Bar” Signage on Hennepin Avenue

Minneapolis Nightclubs in October 2023
Nightclubs and entertainment venues line Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, as seen in October 2023.

Nightlife Along Hennepin Avenue at S 5th St

Gay 90's Sign on Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
The Gay 90's has operated on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis since 1948, making it one of the longest-running nightclubs in the city. The venue occupies a building that dates to the late 19th century and has long been known for its multiple bars and dance floors under one roof.

Gay 90’s Neon Sign at Dusk on Hennepin Avenue

Pedestrians walk past a Minneapolis police squad car outside the Gay 90s nightclub on Hennepin Avenue at night.
A couple walk by a Minneapolis police squad car on Hennepin Avenue outside the Gay 90s Nightclub on July 2, 2023.

Police Squad Car Outside the Gay 90’s on Hennepin Avenue

MAD DADs and their truck on Hennepin Ave
The MAD DADS organization operates its outreach truck on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, positioned outside the Gay 90s nightclub. Established to foster positive change and community stability, MAD DADS focuses on violence interruption, youth development, and assisting individuals re-entering society from prison. Their dedicated presence in urban areas like Hennepin Avenue underscores their mission to provide community service and support. The Gay 90s nightclub, a prominent and long-standing establishment, serves as a recognizable landmark in this vibrant Minneapolis district.

MAD DADS truck, Gay 90s Nightclub, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis

Hundreds of protesters fill Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a May 2020 demonstration following George Floyd's death.
Protesters march on Hennepin Avenue near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations after the death of George Floyd.

George Floyd Protesters Fill Hennepin Avenue at Dusk

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