

# LGBT Pride Month 2026 Events & Parades In Des Moines | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: LGBT Pride 2026 Events in Des Moines. Des Moines Pride and Festivals that you just cannot miss. Stay up to date with all the pride parades, LGBT parties, festivals, and everything to celebrate the pride community and love in every manner.
- **Category**: LGBT Pride
- **Display Name**: LGBT Pride events
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## LGBT Pride Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Capital City PrideFest 2026
  - **Description**: Capital City PrideFest returns to Downtown Des Moines for a full weekend of celebration, community, and Pride.

Join us June 12–14 in the Historic East Village for three days of live music, community programming, family activities, food vendors, and one o
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/capital-city-pridefest-2026/200029827347118
  - **Venue**: Historic East Village
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- **Event Name**: Rhythm & Pep Presents: Y2GAY
  - **Description**: Rhythm &amp; Pep Presents: Y2GAY


SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH

Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm

Ages: 18+


TICKETS

• GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: $20 adv // $25 DoS (+ Fees) 


• VIP PACKAGE: $100 (+ Fees)

For those looking to elevate their night to VIP status, there are
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 27 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/rhythm-and-pep-presents-y2gay/200029836329656
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
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- **Event Name**: Pride Idol - Sing for the Crown
  - **Description**: 🎤 Pride Idol 2026 — Sing for the Crown

Get ready to step into the spotlight! Capital City Pride is proud to present Pride Idol 2026, a thrilling live singing competition celebrating the incredible talent of our LGBTQ+ community. Modeled after the beloved
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  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 07 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pride-idol-sing-for-the-crown/200029827347422
  - **Venue**: The Garden
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, contests, music, performances, it, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Garden Gallery Rendezvous Pt. 2
  - **Description**: please join us for the second installment of the Garden Gallery Rendezvous! part 2. 

it will include: 

💛An art/Vendors fair 

💛A Drag show : Hosted By Muffy Rosenberg!!!

💛A charity auction ran by LightBrosProduction 

Come on out and support local quee
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 10 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/garden-gallery-rendezvous-pt-2/200029818399323
  - **Venue**: The Garden
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  - **Categories**: art, nonprofit, charities, drag-shows
- **Event Name**: GLOW 2026 Drag Brunch Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Join Us for GLOW: A Drag Brunch Fundraiser! 
An unforgettable drag brunch that promises to be as dazzling as a disco ball at a pride parade! 
✨We’re thrilled to have Amelia Bearhardt serving as the MC for GLOW 2026, bringing incredible energy and talent t
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/glow-2026-drag-brunch-fundraiser/200029847394427
  - **Venue**: PLATFORM
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- **Event Name**: Murder at the Prom: A Totally Rad 80s Murder Mystery Dinner
  - **Description**: Step into “Murder at the Prom,” a playful mystery dinner where queens, kings, and everyone in between get a chance to sleuth, laugh, and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community together. 🎭

Your registration helps the Imperial Court of Iowa raise funds for the ICI
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/murder-at-the-prom-a-totally-rad-80s-murder-mystery-dinner/200029818399223
  - **Venue**: The Garden
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  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Trans Day of Visibility Celebration // FREE!
  - **Description**: xBk presents

Trans Day of Visibility Celebration

featuring Sarah Tonin, Dan &amp; Quinn Trilk, The Theys and The Thems, Andy Fleming &amp; Matt Cullen, Richard Arndt, and more


TUESDAY, MARCH 31

Doors: 6pm | Show: 7pm

All Ages


FREE EVENT - DONATION
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  - **Date**: Tue Mar 31 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/trans-day-of-visibility-celebration-free/200029800741803
  - **Venue**: 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311
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- **Event Name**: Pride Storytellers: Black & Proud
  - **Description**: Join us for Pride Storytellers,  where local community members take the stage to share true, personal stories centered on a single theme. Told without notes and straight from the heart, these stories lean into honesty, vulnerability, humor, and deep emoti
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/pride-storytellers-black-and-proud/200029847258952
  - **Venue**: Temple Theater
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  - **Categories**: Sports, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: 2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards
  - **Description**: Join us at the 2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards.About this EventEvent Description:Celebrating our 8th year, dsm's LGBTQ Legacy Leader awards recognizes the outstanding professional, personal and civic achievem
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 04:30 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/2026-lgbtq-legacy-leader-awards/100001979550752589
  - **Venue**: Krause Gateway Center
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  - **Price**: USD 61 to 77
  - **Categories**: lgbt-pride

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top LGBT Pride events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Capital City PrideFest 2026 (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at Historic East Village), Rhythm & Pep Presents: Y2GAY (Sat Jun 27 2026 at 08:00 pm at 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311), Pride Idol - Sing for the Crown (Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Garden), Garden Gallery Rendezvous Pt. 2 (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Garden), GLOW 2026 Drag Brunch Fundraiser (Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am at PLATFORM).
- **Q**: What LGBT Pride events are happening in Des Moines in April 2026?
  - **A:** Garden Gallery Rendezvous Pt. 2 (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Garden), Pride Storytellers: Black & Proud (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:30 pm at Temple Theater).
- **Q**: How can I find LGBT Pride events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming LGBT Pride events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for LGBT Pride events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for LGBT Pride events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting LGBT Pride events in Des Moines include Historic East Village, 1159 24th Street Des Moines IA 50311, The Garden.
- **Q**: What is the price range for LGBT Pride events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Prices for LGBT Pride events in Des Moines range from USD 61 to USD 77. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for LGBT Pride events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting LGBT Pride events in Des Moines include Capital City Pride, Rhythm & Pep, Ridley J C Midos.
- **Q**: Are there any online LGBT Pride events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many LGBT Pride events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new LGBT Pride events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** Follow the LGBT Pride category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new LGBT Pride events are listed in Des Moines.

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