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Pride in Des Moines, IA
Capital City Pride Adult Prom is Sat, Nov 14, 2026. We've mapped 5 Pride events in Des Moines (2 festivals, 1 pride parade, 1 family & youth pride). 2 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.
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Pride in Des Moines: common questions
When is Pride in Des Moines?
Capital City Pride Parade is usually held sunday of PrideFest weekend, mid June; it last ran Jun 14, 2026. The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet; we'll post it here as soon as the organizers do.
Is there a Pride parade in Des Moines?
Yes. Capital City Pride Parade (Sunday of PrideFest weekend, mid June). Parade routes and step-off times are posted by organizers a few weeks before; check each event's page.
Are there family-friendly Pride events near Des Moines?
Yes. All-ages options include Capital City Pride Parade, Capital City PrideFest and Capital City Pride Stride 5K. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.
Are Pride events in Des Moines free?
2 of the 5 events listed near Des Moines are free, including Capital City Pride Parade and Capital City PrideFest. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.
Organizing Pride in Des Moines?
Add your parade, festival, march, drag brunch, youth Pride or Pride night free. Post your date as soon as it's set and we'll show it here, on the Pride calendar and on the map.
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