In Iowa and across the country, LGBTQ people are being attacked by extremist politicians who want to strip away our rights, safety, and fundamental freedoms.

That’s why it’s more important than ever for us to celebrate Pride. We will protect our communities and speak truth to power. After all, Pride is, and always will be, a protest.

Show solidarity and attend a 2025 Iowa Pride event!

MAY

Friday, May 30 – Sunday, June 1
Gays and Faes
Decorah

Saturday, May 31
'Twas The Night Before Pride: LGBTQ Adult Prom
5:00 p.m.
African American Museum of Iowa, Cedar Rapids

JUNE

Sunday, June 1
PRIDE Kickoff Drag Brunch
10:00 a.m.
The Garden, Des Moines

Thursday, June 5 – Saturday, June 7
SUX Pride 2025
Sioux City

Friday, June 6 – Sunday, June 8
Capital City Pride
Historic East Village, Des Moines

Friday, June 6 – Saturday, June 7
Quad Cities Pride Festival
Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island, Illinois

Saturday, June 7
DBQ Pride Festival
12:00 p.m.
Town Clock Plaza, Dubuque

Saturday, June 7
5th Annual Ottumwa Pride Block Party
5:00 p.m.
The Beach Ottumwa, Ottumwa

Friday, June 13
Lee County Pride Festival
6:00 p.m.
Central Park, Fort Madison

Saturday, June 14
Bi-State Unity Pride Parade
11:00 a.m.
Downtown Davenport Riverfront, Davenport

Saturday, June 14
Des Moines People's Pride
Water Works Park, Des Moines

Saturday, June 14
Let Love Fly
11:00 a.m.
Centennial Park, North Liberty

Saturday, June 14
3rd Annual Benton County Pride
11:00 a.m.
Celebration Park, Vinton

Friday, June 20
16th Annual One Iowa Gala: 80s Queer Joy Prom
6:00 p.m.
Vibrant Music Hall, Des Moines

Saturday, June 21
4th Annual Ankeny Pride
4:00 p.m.
Southview Middle School, Ankeny

Saturday, June 21
Burlington Pride in the Park 2025
10:00 a.m.
Crapo Park, Burlington

Saturday, June 21
Iowa City Pride Parade & Festival
12:00 p.m.
Iowa City

Friday, June 27
Iowa Cubs Pride Night & Tailgate
5:00 p.m.
Principal Park, Des Moines

Saturday, June 28
Burlington Pride on the Riverfront
Burlington

Saturday, June 28
4th Annual Fort Dodge Pride Festival
10:00 a.m.
Fort Dodge

Saturday, June 28
Pride Party at Bass Street Landing
Moline, Illinois

Sunday, June 29
Valley Junction Pride
10:00 a.m.
West Des Moines

Sunday, June 29
Inaugural Pride Ride
10:00 a.m.
Des Moines

JULY

Saturday, July 12
CR Pride Festival
11:00 a.m.
NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids

Saturday, July 12
2025 Heartland Pride Parade
9:30 a.m.
Omaha, Nebraska

Saturday, July 19
Mason City Pride
Central Park, Mason City

Saturday, July 26
Marshalltown's 2nd Annual Pride in Park
12:00 p.m.
West End Park, Marshalltown

AUGUST

Friday, August 22 – Saturday, August 23
Cedar Valley Pridefest
Waterloo

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 11
Ames Pridefest
10:00 a.m.
Ames

Saturday, October 11
Decorah Pride
Decorah