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Des Moines, United States 🇺🇸

Capital City Pride

Usually in June

When
Usually June
Where
Des Moines
Entry
See website
Crowd
TBA

What to expect

Free entry

About

Capital City Pride exists to create community and foster joy through PrideFest and year-round programming organized around four pillars: Education, Family, Wellness, and Community. The organization produces a wide range of events so there is something for everyone.

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Events

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Parades, parties, talks and community events will appear here once organisers publish them. Got the scoop?

Where it happens

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Capital City Pride takes place in Des Moines, United States.

909 Locust Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

Main event location

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Looking back

Previous event

Capital City Pride 2026

12 Jun 2026

Capital City Pride 2026 celebrates LGBTQ+ community and allies in Des Moines with free entry. The main event is PrideFest in June, supplemented by year-round programming including family events, game nights, wellness activities, and community gatherings.

Entry
Free
Events
4

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Events

4 events

  • Family

    Rainbow Safari

  • Community

    LGBTQ+ Game Night

  • Family

    Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

  • Party

    2026 Adult Prom

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