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Team partners with local artist Nell Tryst to create a limited-edition shirt that will be sold in retail and worn by Lynx players and staff

Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox to serve as 2024 Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Lynx will celebrate Pride Night on Saturday, June 22 when the team hosts the Phoenix Mercury at Target Center (tipoff scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT). The annual night will include in-arena entertainment and recognition of individuals and partners who are dedicated to elevating, advocating and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

“This is a special night, and one we look forward to celebrating every year,” said Lynx President of Business Operations Carley Knox. “It’s an opportunity to recognize and celebrate LGBTQ+ leaders and nonprofits in our community, while bringing awareness to current barriers and discrimination. While this is one evening of celebration, we are committed year-round to advocating for all marginalized groups.”

In celebration of Pride Night, the Lynx partnered with local artist Nell Tryst to create a limited-edition shirt that will be worn on court by the players and staff and sold in the Team Store.

Tryst is a full-time multidisciplinary painter and muralist. She is most known for her bold murals and use of anatomical hearts on the walls of galleries and alleyways of Minneapolis. She uses a combination of aerosol and acrylic paint for extreme color contrast and dynamic expression through texture.

Fans can shop the Pride Night shirt and a matching hat in the Lynx Team Store, a Fanatics experience, outside Section 136 at Saturday’s game.

Planned Pride programming for the night and additional activation with Twin Cities Pride includes:

Pride Night | June 22

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey Pride Pregame Party: Union Rooftop from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to come downtown early for a pregame party at Union. Guests can enjoy food and Jack Daniel’s drink specials. The event is open to the public. For more information visit here.

Pregame Pride Night Bucket Hat Giveaway: The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Pride Night reversible bucket hat.

In-game Entertainment: Robbin Reed will perform the national anthem, and halftime will feature a performance by Flip Phone Events. DJ D.I.M.E (Doing It Myself Everyday) will serve as the night’s guest DJ.

In-game Recognition: a community gift will be presented to Twin Cities Pride, a Minnesota Fastbreak Foundation “Starting Five” grantee. Executive Director, Andi Otto, will accept the gift on TC Pride’s behalf.

Inspiring Women: As part of the Lynx “Inspiring Women” series, the team will honor Knox for her work supporting LGBTQ+ rights.

Twin Cities Pride | June 29-30

Twin Cities Pride Festival and Twin Cities Pride March: Longtime supporters of Twin Cities Pride since the team’s inception, fans can visit Prowl and Crunch throughout the weekend at the Pride Festival in Loring Park.

This year, Minnesota Lynx’s own, Knox, will serve as the 2024 Twin Cities Pride Grand Marshal. Knox is being recognized for her advocacy in elevating and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Knox works to create an environment where all are welcome at the home of the Lynx. Knox is currently in her 15th season with the Lynx and 20th season in the WNBA. Look for the Timberwolves and Lynx float at the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30.

Twin Cities Pride envisions a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are. The organization works to empower every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self.

For Lynx single game tickets, visit: www.lynxbasketball.com/tickets or call 612-673-8400.

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