Des Moines, IA – Capital City Pride (CCP) is bringing back its annual Pride Gala and Award Ceremony on
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Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the River Center in Des Moines, Iowa. After a year off due to COVID-19, CCP is
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excited to bring together the Des Moines community, LGBTQ+ people, and allies to celebrate those who
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strengthen and promote the Iowa LGBTQ+ community.
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This year’s event will be Studio 54 themed and those attending are invited to don their favorite disco era
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fashion and boogie the night away. Social hour will begin at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will be served starting at 6:00
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p.m. with awards and entertainment to follow.
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“This event is one that I, myself, and so many others within the community look forward to every year. With the
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difficult decision to cancel last year’s event, we could not be more thankful that we are able to bring it back in
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2022 and celebrate all of those that make the Iowa LGBTQ+ community what it is today.” said Jennifer
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Carruthers, Board President.
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,Purchase your seats now to reserve your spot behind the velvet ropes of our legendary event. Please note,
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table and seat selection must be performed on a laptop or desktop. You will not be able to select a specific
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table or seat on your mobile phone or tablet device.
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The venue will be a buzz with 70’s fashion, music, food, libations and entertainment. All proceeds from the
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2022 Capital City Pride Gala and Awards Ceremony will benefit programming for the LGBTQ+ community in
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the Des Moines area through Capital City Pride events.
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Three outstanding individuals and one business organization will be recognized with a 2022 Capital City Pride
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Gala Award for the following:
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● Two Persons of the year awards
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● Pride Ally of the Year
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● Pride Company of the Year
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At this time, CCP welcomes those to learn more about the award details and to submit nomination forms at
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,https://www.capitalcitypride.org/pride-gala-awards-ceremony
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CCP will be releasing more information on the event on its social media in the coming weeks and months, sign
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up for our newsletter at ,www.capitalcitypride.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter to stay up
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to date with Capital City Pride happenings.
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About Capital City Pride: Since 1978, Capital City Pride has brought together the members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender community their friends, allies, and supporters. The organization holds events that inspire, educate, commemorate and celebrate the diverse community and culture with and for the greater Des Moines Metro.
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For more information, visit www.capitalcitypride.org
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