Iowa Pride Events 2026

Every year, we create a list of Pride events in every corner of our state.

LGBTQ Iowans continue to be 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 and who we are.

JUNE

Friday, June 26-Sunday, June 28
Fairfield Pride Weekend
Fairfield

Saturday, June 27
Cedar Rapids Pride
11 a.m.-6 p.m.
NewBo City Market

Saturday, June 27
Pride Party at Bass Landing
Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, tpqc.org.
3 p.m.
Moline, IL

Saturday, June 27
Pride 5K: Walk, Run, & Roll
Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, tpqc.org.
8 a.m.
Moline, IL

Saturday, June 27
Fort Dodge Pride Festival
Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, facebook.com.
10 a.m.
Fort Dodge

Sunday, June 28
Drag Brunch
Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, facebook.com.
Ottumwa

Sunday, June 28
Valley Junction Pride
Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, instagram.com.
10 a.m.
West Des Moines

JULY

Saturday, July 11
Pride in the Park
Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, facebook.com.
12 p.m.
Marshalltown

Saturday, July 18
Mason City Pride
Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, facebook.com.
Mason City

Saturday, July 18
Heartland Pride Festival
Omaha, NE

AUGUST

Friday, August 28-Saturday, August 29
Cedar Valley PrideFest
Waterloo

OCTOBER

Saturday, October 3
Pride on the Riverfront
Please note: This link will take you to a third-party website, btownpride.com.
Burlington

Tuesday, October 6-Saturday, October 10
Decorah Pride
Decorah

Saturday, October 10
Ames Pridefest
Ames