
Capital City Pride 2025
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Capital City Pride 2025
Des Moines, USA

Capital City Pride is back, happening from June 6-8, 2025! Typical activities at such events include live performances from local and sometimes national artists, booths from local businesses and community organizations. Overall, Capital Pride in Des Moines is the largest LGBTQ+ event in Iowa.
Capital City Pride Parade
Capital City Pride 2025 will be taking place in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 6 to June 8, 2025. The festivities will culminate in the Veridian Pride Parade, scheduled for Sunday, June 8, at 12:00 PM, processing down Grand Avenue.
Capital City Pride History
The event traces its origins back to the late 1970s and early 1980s, when small gatherings and marches were held by local activists. Over the decades, Capital City Pride has expanded into a full weekend of festivities, drawing thousands of participants from across Iowa and the surrounding states. Whether through its Pride Parade, live entertainment, or civic engagement, Capital City Pride remains a cornerstone of visibility and progress in the heart of the Midwest.
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