Capital City Pride - Des Moines, Iowa

Sign up NOW for the Pride Ride!

This is an open event to EVERYONE! Click here for more information about the Pride Ride.

Pride Ride LGBT Des Moines Bike Ride

ON-LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES MAY 23, 2008 AT 11:59 PM. If registering after May 23rd, please Click here to download the entry form and mail it to us. Please note, short-sleeve shirt not guaranteed if registering after May 23rd.

Capital City Pride needs you!

Want to get involved with Capital City Pride, but don't have time for the planning meetings? We have the perfect solution. Volunteer for an event or two or three. Have fun, meet great people and show your support for LGBTQA awareness in Des Moines!

Click on the button below to sign up.

Headliners Announced for PrideFest 2008!

What could be more perfect than a summer evening under the stars and a Sunday afternoon on the riverfront, grooving to the infectious beats of this year's fabulous entertainers?

Thea Austin and Paris Bennett!

Thea Austin
the voice of the #1 songs
"Rhythm Is A Dancer" and "I Got the Power"
Saturday, June 14 @ 9pm
PrideFest Street Party
Des Moines' Historic East Village

–AND–

Paris Bennett
American Idol Finalist

Sunday, June 15 @ 5pm
Community Pride Festival
Simon Estes Amphitheater

New this year: Paris takes the stage at 5 p.m. Stay all afternoon to enjoy food and entertainment, or make your way back to Simon Estes Amphitheater at 5. Either way, you won't want to miss this American Idol sensation!

Parade entry form

We are accepting applications from those who would like to be part of our Pride parade this year. Please click the link below to fill out the online form.

2008 Pride Parade entry form

Are you an entertainer?

We are accepting applications for those who would like to be part of our PrideFest entertainment for Saturday's Pride Street Party and Sunday's Simon Estes Amphitheater Community Show. Singers! Dancers! Jugglers! Female Impersonators! Drag Kings! Poets!...all artists welcome!

Performers will be scheduled between the hours of 6:30-9pm (Saturday) and 2-5pm (Sunday) on a first come, first serve basis so make sure to sign up early! Performance spots are filing up quickly! Please email KellyMarie Ziemann for more information including which day you would like to perform, talent, and contact information.

Click here for the Call to Performers flyer!

Interested in being a vendor at PrideFest?

Even though the official deadline has passed, you may still be able to
sign up! Email Larry to find out more details.
Please click here to download the vendor application.

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