# 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.
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- **Display Name**: LGBT Pride events
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## LGBT Pride Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: 2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards
  - **Description**: Join us at the 2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards.About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/34c5c540-a5c6-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h195-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Event Description:Cele
  - **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**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, Music, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night
  - **Description**: Join The Rook Room and Capital City Pride for Prism Tabletop Club, a twice-monthly LGBTQ+ board gaming meetup group celebrating the diversity in the gaming community.

We'll be hanging out at our space, Rook Room Game Lounge &amp; Cafe, from 5:00 PM to 10
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Rook Room Game Lounge &amp; Cafe
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- **Event Name**: September Bear Happy Hour
  - **Description**: 🎶 D you remember,  the 12th night of September 🎶 
13 year Anniversary of The Capital Bears!!!!
🐻🐻 Join us for our monthly happy hour held at the Garden Night Club! A extra special happy hour as it is the 13year anniversary of The Capital Bears! EVERYONE i
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: The Garden
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- **Event Name**: 2026 LGBTQ+ Adult Prom
  - **Description**: Get ready to sparkle under the lights at Diamond Disco, the 2026 LGBTQ+ Adult Prom. 🪩✨

We're bringing the glam with a night inspired by the disco era—think sequins, rhinestones, bold style, great music, and a dance floor full of community. Whether you're
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Bash
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  - **Categories**: lgbt-pride, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Conference (Hybrid Event)
  - **Description**: Are you a healthcare provider, therapist, social worker, student, community health worker, or someone who cares about LGBTQ+ health and wellness?

We’d love to have you at One Iowa’s LGBTQ Health &amp; Wellness Conference on Saturday, September 26th! This
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/lgbtq-health-and-wellness-conference-hybrid-event/200030648821654
  - **Venue**: 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104, United States
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## Trending Events in Des Moines

- **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place
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- **Event Name**: Wicked - Des Moines
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Des Moines Civic Center
🏠 Address: 221 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
🌆 City: Des Moines
📍 Location: 41.5873, -93.6205✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Wicked - Des Moines, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines Civic Center
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Wicked - On Tour
  - **Description**: Wicked
Venue: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
Date: 20 September, 2026
Time: 01:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Wicked at Des Moines, IA
  - **Description**: Wicked
Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
18 September, 2026 at 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Civic Center - Des Moines, IA
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- **Event Name**: Wicked (Touring) - only children age 5 and over with tickets will be allowed into the theater
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsWicked (Touring) has 224 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Des Moines Performing Arts Center - Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Blues Traveler  Gin Blossoms & Spin Doctors
  - **Venue**: Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
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- **Event Name**: GalaxyCon Des Moines - Friday
  - **Venue**: Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center
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- **Event Name**: Tig Notaro
  - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place Theater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top LGBT Pride events in Des Moines?
  - **A:** 2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 04:30 pm at Krause Gateway Center), Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Rook Room Game Lounge &amp; Cafe), September Bear Happy Hour (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Garden), 2026 LGBTQ+ Adult Prom (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bash), LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Conference (Hybrid Event) (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:30 am at 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104, United States).
- **Q**: What LGBT Pride events are happening in Des Moines this weekend September 11–13, 2026?
  - **A:** September Bear Happy Hour (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Garden).
- **Q**: What LGBT Pride events are happening in Des Moines in September 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 LGBTQ Legacy Leader Awards (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 04:30 pm at Krause Gateway Center), Prism Tabletop Club LGBTQ+ Game Night (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm at Rook Room Game Lounge &amp; Cafe), September Bear Happy Hour (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Garden), LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Conference (Hybrid Event) (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 08:30 am at 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104, United States).
- **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 Krause Gateway Center, Rook Room Game Lounge &amp; Cafe, 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 dsm Magazine, Rook Room Game Lounge & Cafe, Capital Bears.
- **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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