2024 Pride Guide

THANK YOU TO OUR RAINBOW SPONSORS

starts with listening to and learning from each other. BUILDING A COMMUNITY

The F&G Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG) inspires inclusion, awareness and understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals by providing advocacy and support through education, mentorship, professional development and community resources. Meet some of our leaders:

DYLAN LAMPE, Manager – Agency Services and PRIDE ERG leader has been with F&G since 2021. He was instrumental in helping to develop the first One Iowa LGBTQ Institute, focused on uplifting LGBTQ+ leaders.

MALLAURY ODOM-NEELY, Manager – Quality Assurance and PRIDE ERG leader that joined F&G in 2023 and has a passion for supporting other LGBTQ+ individuals. They use that experience to help bring awareness and advocate for F&G employees and the broader community.

“F&G” is the marketing name for Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company issuing insurance in the United States outside of New York. Life insurance and annuities issued by Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, IA.

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PILLARS OF CAPITAL CITY PRIDE Mission

Capital City Pride (CCP) is a 501(c)3 organization that brings together the members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community along with their friends, allies, and supporters. We do this by producing events that inspire, educate, commemorate, and celebrate our diverse community and culture with and for the greater Des Moines metro.

Education

Create a culture where learning and innovation are celebrated.

Provide and promote learning opportunities to LGBTQ+ individuals, community members, and allies.

Enables us and our community to learn and appreciate diverse people, cultures and backgrounds.

Platform to share our history, current issues and future vision.

Health & Wellness

Create free, safe, and accessible outlets for positive physical and mental health and wellness opportunities.

Critical given health disparities in a marginalized community.

Collaborate with organizations specializing in health and wellness services.

Celebration

Create spaces where LGBTQ+ people feel comfortable, safe, uplifted and celebrated. This is not just Pride Fest. This is a year round effort.

Family

Believe in all types of families, biological or chosen, and celebrate the different meaning that holds for each of us as we share life and love.

Celebrate families through events and activities that embrace our differences and highlight our common threads.

Create environments for families to come together, share, feel supported, connected and safe.

Community

Build a strong sense of community to create connection and belonging.

Provide a platform for LGBTQ+ and allies to be able to find themselves, feel safe and supported.

Be a space to cope with personal and societal challenges, while offering the comfort to come together and celebrate our uniqueness.

On behalf of the entire Capital City Pride team,

IT IS OUR PRIVILEGE TO WELCOME YOU TO OUR 45TH ANNUAL PRIDEFEST!

Last year we welcomed more than 45,000 people to Des Moines for PrideFest, which serves as a beautiful mixture of a community celebration, cultural festival, and defiant protest of a people who refused to be erased. In whatever ways you show up to participate this year, we welcome you!

In celebration of our 45th year, we have an amazing lineup of events, entertainment, and opportunities to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. In addition, we are thrilled to unveil our new “Pride Corner” art installation at the intersection of East Grand and 5th. Designed by local queer artists, Cat Rocketship and Dani Awesome, this corner is an example of the spirit of Pride that is grounded in visibility. For years our team at CCP has said, “Visibility is education,” and this new art installation, as well as the expansion of our Pride Flags across the Locust Street Bridge, are ways we are showing that our LGBTQ+ community, our friends, and families stand arm-in-arm to celebrate our Pride.

As we celebrate, it’s also important to appreciate those who work every day to make positive impacts on our LGBTQ+ community. Again this year our community faced historic attacks. Legislation was introduced and passed into law in the State of Iowa allowing anyone to refuse to provide services to LGBTQ+ people because of strongly-held religious beliefs. This does not align with the most basic values we teach our children about kindness toward others, and it sharpens our focus on the need for us to continue to come together to make our collective voices heard. Given this faithbased attack, it is also important to note that we are also grateful to the many love-centered spiritual communities from this region who are here at Pride and who serve as a safe, spiritual home for many of you in our community. While we stand against religious

intolerance in any form, we are grateful for our justice-oriented religious friends who persevere with us.

In supporting our community, we strive to create safe and welcoming spaces where all people feel a sense of community and belonging. We work to ensure that everyone in the LGBTQ+ community not only has access to what we do but sees a little bit of themselves in the programs and spaces we provide. This goes beyond Pride Week and PrideFest. We offer diverse yearround programs and events throughout the year, believing Pride is something that must be celebrated every single day.

This year, PrideFest weekend and the larger month of Pride will once again feature some of our most popular events such as the Pride Walk, I-Cubs Pride Night, Mr. Ms. Mx. Teen Pageant, Drag Brunch, The Silent Disco, Family & Youth Zone, Pride Stride, Health & Wellness Zone, Pet Parade, Teen Zone, Pride Parade, and a new Pet Pride Day at Paws & Pints!

Finally, we extend a BIG thank you to the neighbors and businesses in the East Village, the city of Des Moines, all of our sponsors, volunteers, vendors, entertainers, and, of course, all of you who come out to celebrate and support Capital City Pride. We couldn’t do this without you! Again, thank you for participating in this year’s PrideFest!

Sincerely,

Wes Mullins (he/him) Executive Director

Hillary Gardner (she/her) Board Chair

Empowering futures. Changing lives.

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2024 SPONSORS

SILVER BRONZE

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Beaverdale Books • Blank Park Zoo

Central Iowa Rainbow Families • Downtown River Center

Ellipsis Iowa • Iowa Safe Schools • Juneteenth

Noce • One Iowa • Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe

Storyhouse Book Pub • The Blazing Saddle • The Garden

The Little Book • Up-Down • Varsity Theater ®

Friends of CCP

2 the Top

$1,000

Ali Kempcke & Betsey Bean

BMO Bank

Broadlawns Medical Center

Clif Hughes & Eric Shepard

CliftonLarsonAllen

East Village Spa

Grace United Methodist Church

House of Glass

In Honor of Kent & Braydon Zimmerman

Merle Hay Funeral Home

New Beginnings Christian Church

Plymouth United Church of Christ

Ted and Stephanie Kempf

The Little Book

Walnut Hills United Methodist Church

500 Loud & Proud

$500

Bash Events and Catering

Ben Nunnikhoven

Casey & Randall Larson

Des Moines Therapy Collective

Downtown Dental Care, PLLC

Downtown Disciples

Dungeon’s Gate

Indianola First United Methodist Church

Iowa Pepper Company

Kevin Chorniak & Danny Bounsavath

Lucas and Mary Katherine Nelson

Mike Simonson

Parker Kragie

Pride Sports League of Central Iowa

Pura Social Club

SingleSpeed Brewing Co.

Susan & Carl Voss

The Legs Family, Ashley & Chris

Urbandale United Church of Christ

Wes and Kevin Mullins

Urbandale United Church of Christ

Rainbow Raisers

Special thanks to the following donors who helped us raise pride flags across Locust Street Bridge for the very first time for this year’s Pride Month.

Ali Kempcke & Betsey Bean • Bash Events and Catering

Ben Nunnikhoven • Black Magic Tattoo

Bob Brandhorst • Broadlawns Medical Center

Casey & Randall Larson • Clif Hughes & Eric Shepard

Courtney Reyes, Kate Lyon, & Family Des Moines Therapy Collective

Heather Schott & Erin Sheriff • House of Glass

In Honor of Kent & Braydon Zimmerman

Josh Molyneux & Brian Eckenrod

Kevin Chorniak & Danny Bounsavath

Krause Group • Kyle Hunt & Dustin Caldwell

Linda Foster & Kimberly Kelley • Simon Wright

BECOME A

Llama Leatherworks, LLC • Matt McCoy

“RAINBOW RAISER!”

Melissa & Lucas Isleman • Michael Volenec & A.J. Stefani

Mike Simonson • Morphew Designs • Parker Kragie Pride Sports League of Central Iowa

Donate $250 to help put up pride flags across the Locust Street bridge and receive a flag for your home!

Regan Kunzman • Rich Rumsey & David Naert

Shai-Hulud • Studio Ember • Ted and Stephanie Kempf

The Christianson Family • The Legs Family, Ashley & Chris

The Paulsen Family • The Redd-Ketelson Family

The Soaring Crane, LLC • The Solverson & Coleman Families

Gala-Night-Only Bonus: Be listed as Rainbow Raiser for free if you become a member of the 500 Loud & Proud ($500) or a Friend of CCP ($1000) tonight!

Travis Thuringer • Wes and Kevin Mullins

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For 100 years and counting, Broadlawns Medical Center has strived to create a sense of belonging so that every individual who enters through our doors knows that they can count on fair treatment, respect, and access to the resources they need.

Embracing inclusion, belonging and health equity allows us to culturally serve our diverse patient and employee population by fostering a sense of belonging as we welcome each and every individual to Broadlawns. Visit Broadlawns.org to learn more today!

Capital City Pride Events

MAY EVENTS

CCP Pride Corner Unveiling

May 28 | 5:00 PM | The corner of East Grand and East 5th

Join us for a press conference where the Pride Corner Art installation is officially unveiled. The artwork is created by Cat Rocketship and Dani Awesome. Come get some amazing pictures and selfies!

Big Grove Brewery Rainbow Trivia

May 31 | Doors at 6:00 PM, Trivia starts at 7:00 PM

Join us at BGB for a Pride-themed Trivia Night. This event will also mark the release of their special edition pride brew, Rainbow Connection. Part of the proceeds of the Rainbow Connection brew will go to support Capital City Pride’s year-round programming.

JUNE EVENTS

CCP Pride Walk

June 1 | 3:00 PM | Begins at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park

The Pride Walk will meet up at the Sculpture Park and proceed down Locust to the Iowa State Capitol. The Pride Walk is intended to open Pride Month by highlighting the work that still needs to be done. This peaceful protest walk brings light to the fact that out of 193 countries in the world, there are still 70 countries where being LGBTQ+ is against the law. That is 1/3 of the world.

Speeches are at 3:00pm and walk begins at 3:30pm. (The Walk will be escorted by the Des Moines Police to ensure all participants are protected from traffic on Locust and intersecting streets.)

CCP pride Pageant

PRESENTED BY NEBRASKA FURNITURE MART

June 1 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

The Garden Restaurant and Show Lounge

Capital City Pride proudly presents the 2024 Ms, Mr., Mx., and Teen Capital City Pride Pageant! A night of all things PRIDE! If you think you have what it takes to be Ms., Mr., Mx. or Teen Capital City Pride 2024, please apply! Details for each category can be found on the CCP Event page of the website!

CCP Drag Brunch

June 2 | Tonic Bar Court Avenue

Seating 1: Doors @ 10:00 AM Show @ 10:30 AM

Seating 2: Doors @ 1:00 PM Show @ 1:30 PM

Tonic Bar Court Avenue in partnership with Capital City Pride invites you to come enjoy drag performances, drinks and delicious food! This event will be two seatings for you to come be entertained by some of the best drag personalities ranging from all over the US. With the 47-foot bar, these entertainers are sure to amaze the entire crowd.

Pridefest blood drive week

June 3 @ 9:30 AM - June 8 @ 1:00 PM

Thanks to new rules from the Red Cross, most members of the LGBTQ+ community are now eligible to donate blood for the first time since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Capital City Pride and LifeServe are teaming up to celebrate this long overdue victory by hosting the first-ever Pride Week Blood Drive. Visit lifeserve.info/pride24 for appointment times and eligibility information.

CCP Silent Disco

PRESENTED BY BH MANAGEMENT

June 7 | 7:30 – 11:00 PM

GreenState Credit Union Community Stage

Join us for PrideFest Silent Disco. Located at the Community Stage, this is an all ages event to kickoff PrideFest Weekend.

CCP Pride Stride 5K

PRESENTED BY DLL

June 8 | 8:00 AM

Brenton Skating Plaza

Be yourself. Be a friend. Be family. Show support. Show pride. Walk. Run. Strut with Capital City Pride in the annual Capital City Pride Stride 5K.

CCP Pet Parade

PRESENTED BY F&G

June 8 | 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Registration $20 per pet, $25 after June 1st

GreenState Credit Union Community Stage

We love our furry friends as members of the family and now they have a chance to show their support for a cause you love almost as much as you love them! Register your pet online in advance and receive pride pet swag for your furry friends!

CCP Pride Parade

PRESENTED BY VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GLOBAL ATLANTIC & NATIONWIDE

June 9 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Grand Avenue in the Historic East Village

A celebration of community and culture, the annual Pride Parade is a PrideFest Weekend must see! The iconic route starts from the Iowa State Capital and then travels down Grand Avenue beginning at 12:00. Show us your PRIDE!

Pride Book Club On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous

PRESENTED BY RYAN ROHLF / KELLER WILLIAMS DSM SOLD

June 18 | 6:00 PM | Reading in Public Bookstore & Cafe

Join us at Capital City Pride Book Club where it is our mission to provide a safe space for all members of the LGBTQ community (+allies) to read and discuss LGBTQ literature; stories that are not only for us, but that are often by us as a community.

LET LOVE SERVE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

June 21 | 6:00 - 11:00PM | The Sands Volleyball Club in Des Moines.

Grab some friends and join Capital City Pride and the Pride Sports League for “Let Love Serve,” our Des Moines Pride Volleyball Tournament! Entry cost is $100 per team with proceeds to benefit Iowa Trans Mutual Aid. The format is two leagues: a recreation league and a competitive league, so players of all types can choose the best level to join in on the fun.

pride night at Paws & Pints

June 23 | 3:00 - 6:00PM

We’re inviting you and your furry friends to join us for an unforgettable Pride Month Celebration right in the heart of the dog park!

i-cubs pride night

SUPPORTED BY MCDONALDS

June 28 | 4:00 - 9:30PM | Principal Park

Join us for the Capital City Pride tailgate at the ballpark! After the tailgate fun, join us for the game where we will take over Principal Park for a fabulous evening out. We’ll have rainbow flags waving in breeze, the Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus belting out the national anthem, and to top it all off, a colorful fireworks display to cap off the night!

AUGUST EVENTS

Rainbow Safari

PRESENTED BY FAREWAY

August 1 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM | Blank Park Zoo

Rainbow Safari is a family-focused, CCP private evening hosted at Blank Park Zoo offering the opportunity for the LGBTQ+ community to come together in an inclusive space. Enjoy an evening of animal gazing, feeding and entertainment.

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

PRESENTED BY RYAN ROHLF/KELLER WILLIAMS DSMSOLD

August | East Village | date and time to come

Grab a team or take it on solo for this family friendly event. Join us for a scavenger hunt that involves riddled clues to find the locations of our Capital City Pride Rainbows. This event takes place in the Historic East Village.

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Community Pride Events

JUNE EVENTS

Toddler Rainbow Dance Party & Rainbow Crafts

June 4 | 4:00-6:00PM | Central Iowa Rainbow Families

Kick off Pride month at Central Library with DMPL and Central Iowa Rainbow Families! There will be something for everyone, including a toddler dance party, lots of fun crafts, and more!

Iowa Drag Awards: Pride Reveal Party 18+

June 7 | Doors 6:00pm | Show 7:00pm | Wooly’s

$10 advance $15 day of show

The Oscar’s of Iowa Drag is switching it up this year! Starting this June, we will be announcing our nominees IN PERSON at Des Moines Pride Fest with sickening performances from some of Iowa’s very best drag entertainers! Online nominations will open May 1 and close by June 1, check out for more information at iadragawards.com and be sure to vote then see who the top 5 are live and in person during the largest LGBTQ+ gathering in the state of Iowa!

drag king DSM Pride Party 18+

June 8 | Doors 5:00pm | Show 6:00pm | Wooly’s

$15 advance $20 day of show

The largest all king show in the country is back for Des Moines Pride Fest! Showcasing talent from in and out of the state with national touring acts mixed in with some of our best Iowa talent! We are celebrating our 5 year Pride Fest anniversary with one BIG show so do not miss out on one of the best drag shows of the year and watch the kings reign supreme for a night as dollar bills fill the air!

First Friday Breakfast Club SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

June 8 | 6:45-8:15AM

Join FFBC for their monthly meeting at Hoyt Sherman Art Gallery in June where they will be presenting their Annual Scholarship Awards. The speaker will be Sarah Brown Wessling who has been awarded both the Iowa and 2010 National Teacher of the Year.

Iowa Safe Schools PRIDE TAILGATE

June 8 | 12:00-4:00PM | 600 E. Court Avenue

Iowa Safe Schools is hosting an age-appropriate, student-friendly tailgate to celebrate Pride in Des Moines! You can find them on June 8th from 12-4pm at 600 E. Court Avenue for food, fun, and activities.

One Iowa Gala

June 14 | 6:00PM | Vibrant Music Hall

Get ready to Rock Out Loud & Proud at the 15th Annual One Iowa Gala on June 14th! Come together for an electrifying night as we honor the relentless advocates and allies championing LGBTQ+ equality across Iowa. Immerse yourself in live music and performances, engage with our custom printmaking station and live mural, bid on amazing silent auction packages, and capture the moment at our incredible photo booths.

Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus

Concert: UNITED IN SONG

June 14 & 15 | 7:30PM

Experience the power of unity within the LGBTQ+ community at our upcoming concert, “United in Song,” at the Temple Theater in Downtown Des Moines. The concert will unveil brand-new works by esteemed composers Ben Wexler and Dr. Matthew Armstrong, along with several other regional pieces. Immerse yourself in an evening of unforgettable melodies, cherished favorites, and the sheer joy of choral music.

Primary Health Care - THE PROJECT

June 27 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM

On National HIV Testing Day, The Project will be offering free and confidential HIV testing in the parking lot of their University location (1200 University Ave) using their Mobile Health Unit.

Des Moines Menace PRIDE NIGHT

June 29 | 7:00 PM | Valley Stadium

The Des Moines Menace is teaming up with the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber to bring awareness to the organization’s mission and raise money for the chamber’s efforts. The team will wear a special Pride Jersey at the Pride Parade and during the Pride Match on June 29th. Watch for updates on social to purchase a Jersey with all proceeds donated to the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber! Up the Menace.

friday, june 7

Krause group Main Stage

5:00 PM Festival Kick-off

5:15 PM The Blake Shaw Big(ish) Band

6:30 PM The Finesse

7:45 PM

Domita Sanchez Presents...

8:45 PM Monét X Change

9:45 PM Rebecca Black

An ASL interpreter will be at the Main Stage for performances taking place between 6:30 - 10:45pm

greenstate credit union Community Stage

5:00 PM Community Stage Kick-off

5:15 PM Covered in Melanin Drag Show

6:15 PM Go Off, King! Drag King Inclusive Drag Show

6:45 PM Transcend Trans Inclusive Drag Show

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Silent Disco PRESENTED BY B.H. MANAGEMENT

FRIDAY MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE

8:45PM

FRIDAY MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCE

Krause group Main Stage saturday, june 8

12:00 PM

Girls Rock! Des Moines

1:30 PM Mia Prosperi

2:15 PM Next Generation of Drag Drag Show

2:45 PM Decadence Drag Show

3:45 PM Alyx Rush

4:45 PM Miyani

5:15 PM Colo Chanel

6:00 PM Saddle Gurls Drag Show

6:30 PM Garden Showcast Drag Show

7:15 PM Ballet Des Moines

7:45 PM Pageant Winners

Crowned royalty representing Central Iowa Youth Pride Pageant and CCP Pride Pageant

8:45 PM Gottmik

9:45 PM Shea Couleé

An ASL interpreter will be at the Main Stage for performances taking place between 12 - 10:45pm

greenstate credit union Community Stage

9:30 AM Pet Parade PRESENTED BY F&G

11:00 AM Zoo to You PRESENTED BY BLANK PARK ZOO

1:00 PM Munk Rivers

2:15 PM Sarah Tonin

3:15 PM Noche Latina Drag Show

4:30 PM Lani

5:45 PM Lady Revel

7:00 PM Imperial Court of Iowa Drag Show

7:30 PM Major! Drag Show

An ASL interpreter will be at the Community Stage for performances taking place between 9:30am - 12pm

SATURDAY

8:45PM

sunday, june 9

Krause group Main Stage

9:00 - 10:00 AM

PrideFest Yoga

HOSTED BY POWER LIFE YOGA

Located in the Family & Youth Zone

10:00 AM Pride Worship

10:00 - 11:00 AM

PrideFest Cardio Dance Party

INSTRUCTED BY EMILY & TONY

Located near the community stage

3:00 PM

PrideFest Parade Winners

3:15 PM Des Moines Gay Men’s Chorus

3:45 PM Bonne

4:45 PM Festival close-out

An ASL interpreter will be at the Main Stage for Pride Worship at 10am and performances taking place between 3:00 - 5:00pm

Family & Youth Zone Schedule

PRESENTED BY: SYMETRA SUPPORTED BY: ARAG & GOOGLE

From Here and Queer, Drag Queen Storytime

STORYTIMES AT 10:30, 11:00, AND 11:30AM

LOCATED IN STORYHOUSE

BOOKPUB & RAYGUN

Featuring local drag performers and Past Present Future Publishers, Katy Swalwell (author) and Jen Leatherby. Drop by Raygun for this family-friendly event for storytimes, crafts, and snacks (on the house!) that celebrate local queer performers, makers, and writers.

Here’s what to expect:

Led by local drag performer Jean Marie Knight Michaels

Celebrate the new local children’s book, “From Here and Queer: A Love Letter to LGBTIA+ Youth,” by local author and publishers, Katy Swalwell and Jen Leatherby

Family-friendly crafting stations celebrating queer stories

Complimentary snacks! Books available for sale

Saturday, June 8

10:00AM – 11:00AM Pet Parade

PRESENTED BY F&G

At the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage

11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoo to You Animal Show

HOSTED BY THE BLANK PARK ZOO

At the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage

11:30AM – 1:00PM Meet the Therapets!

HOSTED BY ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

Interactive time with local therapy dogs in the Family & Youth Zone

11:00AM – 4:00PM Little Rainbow Maze

Let your little ones find their way through the rainbow maze

11:00AM – 4:00PM Fire Trucks on Display and Tours

HOSTED BY DES MOINES FIRE DEPARTMENT

11:00AM – 4:00PM Sand Art Workshop

HOSTED BY ARAG LEGAL INSURANCE

11:00AM – 4:00PM Bubble Bash & Creation Station

HOSTED BY KINDERCARE KIDS

1:00PM – 4:00PM Balloon Animals

HOSTED BY PROFESSOR VON AIR

1:00PM – 4:00PM Face Painting

HOSTED BY QUEEN BEE FACE PAINTING

1:00PM – 2:00PM Cupcake Decorating Class

HOSTED BY MOLLY’S CUPCAKES kids will receive cupcakes to decorate!

1:00PM – 2:00PM Iowa Wild

Crash the Mascot will be on site for photos

1:00PM – 2:00PM Iowa Wolves

Alpha the mascot will be on site for photos and basketball shooting game

1:00PM – 2:00PM Iowa Cubs

Cubbie the mascot will be on site for photos and giveaways

3:00PM – 4:00PM Star Party Solar Telescope Activity

HOSTED BY SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA

* Vendor times may extend or change based on attendee demand

Health & Wellness Zone Schedule

PRESENTED BY: UCS HEALTHCARE

SUPPORTED BY: BROADLAWNS & DELOITTE

Saturday, June 8

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Health Screenings

PRESENTED BY UCS HEALTHCARE

UCS Healthcare provides an SBIRT evaluation - a patient-focused screening for substance use and mental health concerns that can help patients identify their health goals.

FREE Pride temporary tattoos

FREE Photobooth photos

Take part in our third Capital City Pride UCS mural painting. Brushes and paint are provided. This year’s mural, “Everyone Is Welcome,” was created by Cat Rocketship.

Chat with our staffers about the services at UCS Healthcare including: Full family medical care, LGBTQIA+ health care, Treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, Substance use disorder treatment, Mental health counseling, Gambling addiction treatment

9:00AM – 9:00 PM Iowa IV

Drop by to get hydrated by one of Iowa IV’s many IV infusions or injections

12:00 – 5:00 PM Dunk Tank

HOSTED BY PRIDE SPORTS LEAGUE

It only takes one good throw to soak your favorite PSL Board members and Community Celebrities

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pride Blood Drive

HOSTED BY LIFESERVE BLOOD CENTER

Join us as we host our first Pride Blood Drive! Your donation with LifeServe will help save your neighbor, a friend, family member or a stranger in your community.

12:00 – 6:00 PM Polk County Health

Creating conditions for all people to live healthy lives by engaging residents, reducing health disparities and attending to the needs of the most vulnerable families.

8:00 AM CCP Pride Stride 5K

PRESENTED BY DLL

Begins at Brenton Skating Plaza

Be yourself. Be a friend. Be family. Show support. Show pride. Run. Walk. Strut with Capital City Pride in the annual Capital City Pride Stride 5K.

12:00 - 6:00 PM Broadlawns Medical Center

Broadlawns Medical Center strives to build a healthy community in which there is accessible, cost-effective and high-quality patient care for all.

2:00 - 4:00PM Lift with Pride

HOSTED BY PRIDE FITNESS DSM

Test your deadlift strength! This event is all about lifting each other up and embracing diversity and inclusion. All ages, experience, and abilities are welcome to join! Register on CCP's website.

Sunday, June 9

9:00 - 10:00 AM PrideFest Yoga

HOSTED BY POWER LIFE YOGA

Bring your mat and join us for yoga that will have you feeling empowered and inspired!

Located in the Family & Yough Zone

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Cardio Dance PartyPrideFest Edition

INSTRUCTED BY EMILY & TONY

Put on your dancing shoes and get your workout in to some catchy bops!

Located in the Community Stage Area

10:00 - 11:00 AM Pride Worship Service

Located at the Krause Group Main Stage

This Ecumenical Service is brought to you by Downtown Disciples, Capitol Hill Lutheran, the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, Grace United Methodist, New Beginnings Christian Church, Plymouth Congregational Church, St. James Lutheran, St John’s Lutheran, Walnut Hills United Methodist, and several other partner congregations.

* Vendor times may extend or change based on attendee demand

Teen Zone Schedule

Friday, June 7

7:30 – 11:00 PM

Silent Disco

PRESENTED BY B.H. MANAGEMENT

Show your best TikTok dance moves to the music only you can hear. Takes place at GreenState Credit Union Community Stage.

Saturday, June 8

11:00 – 4:00 PM GIRLS Rock!

Visit our table for musical Mad Libs and make music with us on the go! Girls Rock! Des Moines is a nonprofit that teaches cis girls, trans, and gender expansive youth ages 7-18 how to Rock, Run, and Record the show. At our table, you can find resources to help you become a musician, navigate the music industry, learn more about our organization, and sign up for camps and events through Girls Rock!

11:00 – 5:00PM

Various Games

From corn hole to giant jenga to giant connect four, there will be plenty of games to play while you hang out with your friends.

11:00 – 5:00 PM

Des Moines Library

Check out what’s going on at the Des Moines Library

11:00 – 5:00 PM

Ellipsis

“What does Pride Mean to Me” Activity / Social Media Lounge

12:00 – 6:00 PM DMACC

Selfie Station - Take your best selfies and text them to your besties

1:00 – 5:00 PM

Iowa Wild Hockey

Grab your friends & test your hockey skills in the large inflatable hockey rink and see if you can catch Crash!

1:00 – 2: 00PM

Iowa Wild

Crash the Mascot will be on site for photos, and check out the Iowa Wild hockey rink!

1:00 – 2:00pm Iowa Wolves

Alpha the Mascot will be on site for photos and basketball shooting game

1:00 – 2:00PM Iowa Cubs

Cubbie the Mascot will be on site for photos and giveaways

2:00 – 3:00PM

Drag Queen Makeover

Come to the Ellipsis Tent for a fun and fabulous drag queen make-up tutorial.

* Vendor times may extend or change based on attendee demand

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Pet Zone Schedule

PRESENTED BY: NYEMASTER

Saturday, June 8

9:30AM – 11:00AM Pet Parade

PRESENTED BY F&G

At the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage

11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoo to You Animal Show

HOSTED BY THE BLANK PARK ZOO

At the GreenState Credit Union Community Stage

11:00AM – 1:30PM Meet the Therapets!

HOSTED BY THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

Interactive time with local therapy dogs in the Family & Youth Zone

9:30AM - 12:00PM Puppy Pen with Adoptable pets

HOSTED BY THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE

Puppy availability to vary

* Vendor times may extend or change based on attendee demand

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ADA Tent & Viewing Area

PRESENTED BY: EMC

Hours Inside the Tent

Friday 5PM-9PM

Saturday 10AM-6PM

Sunday 10AM-3PM

Couches & comfy chairs, tables, first aid kit, cooler with water, Gatorade & snacks, fans and noise canceling headphones will also be available for check out

An ADA cart will also be available to assist with transportation needs

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PRIDEFEST SAFETY

Alert Iowa

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Text YourCountyNameIA (ours is PolkIA) to 672-83

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Be Prepared. Stay Aware.

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911 – Call if you can, text if you can’t

It’s always preferred that you call 911, but in Iowa if you can’t call, then text! Currently, all carriers have taken the necessary steps to allow you to text 911 on your mobile phone in Iowa.

As of January 28, 2020, 98 of Iowa’s 99 counties have 911 call centers capable of receiving text messages. The only county that is still not Text-to-911 capable is Pottawattamie.

2024 PRIDEFEST MAP

2024 Pride Gala Award Winners

COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Serv’d Events

Recently celebrating their third year in business, Serv'd Events is an LGBTQ owned central Iowa business that focuses on providing and producing queer events such as drag shows, immersive experiences, drag brunches, and other events that benefit queer artists and the LGBTQ community.

PERSON OF THE YEAR

Max Mowitz (he/they)

Max is the Program Director for One Iowa and has been key in the reinventing One Iowa's Leadership Institute.

Max empowers queer leaders in our state, develops and executes training to improve workplaces, and is dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ Iowans. Max founded the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund, ensuring that money gets in the hands of trans and non-binary Iowans to get the care they deserve. In addition, Max started "Max the Doula," a service where Max provides free support to trans and non-binary folks as they explore their gender identity and pursue gender-affirming care.

ALLIES OF THE YEAR

Ashley & Ryan Stien

Ryan and Ashley display a community-minded life. This is made evident through the way they engage with their passions of supporting the queer community, lifting up those going through cancer treatment, and advocating for animal welfare. They believe all should be welcome and cared for and have a safe space. Ryan and Ashley have been longtime partners of Capital City Pride, building one of the most beloved PrideFest events, the Pet Parade.

MARCH

The 2024 Capital City Pride Board

EX-OFFICIO

Burl Hutchison

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

Shannon Samuelson

DIRECTOR OF PR & SOCIAL MEDIA

Cal Solverson

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY

Erik Pingel

SECRETARY Bartley Mullin

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Amanda Becker

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Wes Mullins

DIRECTOR OF DEI

Jake Sahr

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & WELLNESS

Derek Klopfenstein

BOARD CHAIR

Hillary Gardner

DIRECTOR OF IT

Jim Hegarty

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY

Raul Canahui Artola

VICE CHAIR

Meda Brkic

DIRECTOR OF BRAND & MARKETING

Kyli Hassebrock

JOIN THE BOARD

Interested in joining the board?

Capital City Pride is a group of dedicated individuals who are committed to creating a more inclusive community for all. With diverse backgrounds and experiences, the board brings a range of perspectives to the table to ensure that our events and initiatives are reflective of the needs and desires of the LGBTQ+ community. Terms are two years and align with our fiscal year of August through July.

Don’t have time to commit to a board position?

We offer a wide variety of committee and deputy director positions to get involved. To learn more about Capital City Pride and to get involved, visit our website at CapitalCityPride.org or email execdirector@capitalcitypride.org.

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HEALTH EQUITY FOR ALL.

Iowa’s community health centers are proud to offer locations across the state where everyone is welcome and can access the health services and resources they need. Find your local community health center at www.iowapca.org.

EMPOWERING YOU, INSPIRING PRIDE.

Join Google as we celebrate every story at Capital City Pride — where every color shines.

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CAPITAL CITY PRIDE

Diversity

makes for a better cocktail party.

START HERE TRANSFER THERE

Build upon your DMACC Associate’s degree with an online bachelor’s degree through UNI!

You have more ways than ever to advance your education after earning an Associate degree from DMACC—without leaving home. Through the UNI@DMACC partnership, you now have access to several online bachelor’s degree programs.

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Be brilliant together

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Copyright © 2024 Deloitte Development, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Illustration by Ry Macarayan (they/them)

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2024 SPONSORS

SILVER BRONZE

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Beaverdale Books • Blank Park Zoo

Central Iowa Rainbow Families • Downtown River Center

Ellipsis Iowa • Iowa Safe Schools • Juneteenth

Noce • One Iowa • Reading in Public Bookstore + Cafe

Storyhouse Book Pub • The Blazing Saddle • The Garden

The Little Book • Up-Down • Varsity Theater ®

At F&G, our mission is to help turn aspirations into reality, striving every day to improve the financial lives of more and more people. And that’s only possible when our team members feel included, supported and empowered to do their best work. That’s why we’re intentional about building a culture where team members can engage with each other and their communities in ways that are meaningful to them.

“F&G” is the marketing name for Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company issuing insurance in the United States outside of New York. Life insurance and annuities issued by Fidelity & Guaranty Life Insurance Company, Des Moines, IA.

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THANK YOU TO OUR RAINBOW SPONSORS

A BOLD INTEGRATION OF PRINT, MAIL AND MARKETING SERVICES, BACKED BY A DEEP BENCH OF DIVERSE EXPERTISE.

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