Ever fantasized about quitting your job and traveling to all the National Parks? That’s exactly what Mikah Meyer did nonstop from 2016 – 2019, to all 400+ sites in America’s […]
2023 marks the first year for the LGBTQ+ Film Festival, empowering storytelling through film. The film festival is dedicated to providing a vibrant cultural experience to Des Moines through unique […]
Presented in partnership by Tito’s Vodka. The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together! Join Capital City Pride at Platform for an evening celebrating love […]
Have you ever wondered why older LGBTQ+ people might struggle with pronouns or the progressive flag or why younger people aren’t familiar with the AIDS Quilt or Harvey Milk. Although […]
Mark Lowe Fisher was a gay man and activist from Iowa who turned his death from AIDS in 1992 into the ultimate political act. The architect’s body was carried in […]
2023 marks the first year for the LGBTQ+ Film Festival, empowering storytelling through film. The film festival is dedicated to providing a vibrant cultural experience to Des Moines through unique […]
Almost everything about Wallace is at odds with the Midwestern university town where he is working uneasily toward a biochem degree. An introverted young man from Alabama, black and queer, […]
In his role as a Senior Advisor, Rutger focuses on corporate human rights due diligence, supporting companies to assess, prioritize, address and report (potential) human rights impacts. He guides companies […]
This event has been cancelled. Presented in partnership by Tito’s Vodka. Join the Capital City Pride Board members as they get a makeover into drag by one of the many […]
Show your support for our LGBTQ+ community by participating in our Capital City Pride fundraiser mini-session. This vibrant and colorful event is an opportunity to celebrate love, inclusivity, and our […]
The Pride Walk demonstrates that Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love and friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how in some places […]