Sign up NOW for the Pride Ride!
This is an open event to EVERYONE! Click here for more information about the Pride Ride.
Click here to register online!
OR
Click here to download the entry form
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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Capital City Pride Des Moines’ mission is to promote acceptance and understanding of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community through education, programming and visibility.
5/12/08 5-7pm
One Iowa Happy Hour with Gateway Market West Pre-Opening
Join us for the pre-opening of the new Gateway Market West at the Village of Ponderosa
5/15/08 6-8pm
PPYL for Choice & Cocktails
Planned Parenthood Young Professionals (PPYL) of Greater Iowa, a new social group for young professionals in Des Moines, is hosting their first social event in May at Sticks in the East Village
5/21/08
Pride Guide to be Distributed
12,000 Pride Guides will be distributed at more than 300 locations
