Pride Parade
The 2025 Veridian Pride Parade will be held at Noon on Sunday, June 8, 2025 as part of PrideFest Weekend, June 6-8, 2025! Capital City Pride is a celebration of community and culture, and the Pride Parade honors LGBTQ+ social and self-acceptance, legal rights, achievements, and pride. The iconic route starts at the Iowa State Capital and travels down Grand Avenue into the Historic East Village. Show us your PRIDE, and be a part of the Parade! Parade registration will open in late 2024 or early 2025. If you have any questions about the parade, email us at secretary@capitalcitypride.org.
PrideFest Booth Space
The 2025 Vendor Booth Space application will open in late 2024 or early 2025. If you have any questions about vendor booth space, email us at pridefest@capitalcitypride.org.
Pet Parade
Join us for Capital City Pride’s Eighth Annual Pride Pet Parade and let your furry friend show their support for a cause as close to their hearts as it is to yours! The 2025 Pet Parade will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Registration will open in the Spring of 2025. Prizes awarded in five categories: Most Pet Pride, Pet and Owner Look-a-Like, Best Dressed, Best in Show, and Crowd Favorite.
5K Pride Stride
Walk. Run. Strut with Capital City Pride in the annual Capital City Pride Stride 5K! The Pride Stride 5K will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8:00am at Brenton Skating Plaza. Come kick off the second day of PrideFest with us! Pride Stride is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of diversity and acceptance. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or somewhere in between, everyone is welcome to participate and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. Early Bird Registration will open in Spring 2025! All registrations will include a Pride Stride t-shirt and a race medal.
Ms. Mr. Mx. TEEN Pageant
The next Capital City Pride Pageant is set for Saturday, May 31, 2025, and it will be a night of all things PRIDE! Contestants will compete in three categories including Pride Wear, Formal Wear with an onstage question, and Talent. If you think you have what it takes to be Ms., Mr., Mx. or Teen Capital City Pride, be sure to register in the Spring of 2025!