Capital City Pride - Des Moines, Iowa

Welcome to Des Moines Pride!

Capital City Pride-Des Moines, Iowa, is a group of proactive individuals who are striving to recognize the importance of gay culture in the Midwest. The annual Pride celebration, held the second weekend in June every summer, consists of a street party, a parade, and a show with all types of community exhibitors and musical performances! Our mission is to “promote acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community through education, programming, and visibility.”

We accomplish this by promoting a healthy community image and awareness, creating a positive public education and discourse, and developing an effective community collaboration in which our collective resources can be utilized.

Our celebration in 2007 was our best year yet, with more than 10,000 attendees enjoying the weekend festivities! We had as our special guests Ms. Pepper MaShay and Ms. Robin S who performed during our Saturday and Sunday events. Our theme for Pride 2008 is “Catch the Spirit”. Pride 2008 is also the 30th anniversary of the first Gay Pride demonstration in the City of Des Moines.

The Des Moines metro area is in the midst of an exciting renaissance, and along with that change comes the responsibility of enhancing culture on all different levels. Capital City Pride is proud to be part of that change. Thanks to everyone who helps support Pride weekend and other events throughout the year!

Pride weekend would not be possible if it weren’t for the support of the Des Moines metro area community and dedicated volunteers who give their time and energy in making sure that each year’s event is something for everyone to enjoy!

We welcome everyone from around the world to participate and enjoy Pride weekend in Iowa's beautiful Capital City ... Des Moines!

Sincerely,

Capital City Pride

Contact Us!

Eric Galvan
President
e-mail: eric_galvan@capitalcitypride.org
Jessica de Regnier
Secretary
e-mail: jessica_de_regnier@capitalcitypride.org
Ricky Thornburg
Treasurer
e-mail: ricky.thornburg@gmail.com
Carlos Garza
Festival Director, 2008
e-mail: Carlos_garza@capitalcitypride.org

Cyndi Wiley
Support Services Director and PR Contact
Problems or comments with the website? Have cool new technology gadgets to share? Please email Cyndi cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org
Doug Kouma
Creative Director
If you would like to advertise in our publications, such as the Pride Guide or programs for our events, please e-mail Doug at prideguideads@capitalcitypride.org
Stacy Berenguel
Community Outreach Director
If you would like information on events, education, scholarships or history, please email Stacy at stacyberenguel@yahoo.com
Meredith MacQuigg
Volunteer Director
If you are interested in helping out with any Pride events, please e-mail Meredith at
meredith_macquigg@capitalcitypride.org and she will contact you as soon as possible.

KellyMarie Ziemann
Entertainment Coordinator, Capital City Pride 2008
Are you an enterainer and interested in being a performer at Pride Fest 2008? Then please contact: kellymariez77@yahoo.com
Greg Tew
Parade Director
Questions about the parade this year? Email Greg gregtew@gmail.com
Larry Hahn
Chair, Vendor committee
For more information about being a vendor at the 2008 Pride Street Festival or the Pride Event, please e-mail Larry at
larry_hahn@capitalcitypride.org and Larry will contact you as soon as possible.

Not sure who to contact? Have questions or feedback about our site? Please e-mail Cyndi cyndi_wiley@capitalcitypride.org.

You can also contact us through the U.S. Postal Service. Our mailing address is
Capital City Pride
P.O. Box 73
Des Moines, IA 50301

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