DBQ Pride

06/05/2026

TOMORROW’S THE DAY!🏳️‍🌈
The DBQ Pride Festival takes over downtown Dubuque tomorrow with live entertainment on TWO stages, 80+ vendors, local nonprofits, food, activities, and a full day of celebration, community, and pride.✨

Grab your friends, wear your colors, and join us at the Town Clock Plaza for one of the biggest celebrations of the year, Noon - 5 PM. See you tomorrow!🌈

06/05/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride Month with stories that inspire, educate, and uplift ✨

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

IT’S HERE!! Your 2026 DBQ Pride Merch!✨🏳️‍🌈

Get it exclusively this Saturday at the Dubuque Pride Festival! Stop by our pop-up shop booth to get this year’s designs, pick up your favorites, and grab your Pride gear before it’s gone.

Can’t make it to the festival? Any remaining merchandise will be available online with shipping after the event.

Shop in person first, celebrate with us on Saturday, and be among the first to wear the 2026 collection.🛍️

06/03/2026

Looking for somewhere to keep the celebration going after the festival?✨

Start with the after party at ReveLuna from 5–7 PM! Enjoy community, connection, music, drinks, and a chance to unwind after a full day of Pride festivities.

Then head just one block down Main Street for the Dubuque Pride After Party at Dimensional Brewing Company, where the celebration continues until 10 PM!🏳️‍🌈

June 6 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Celebrate Pride with us!

Enjoy live music with , community connection, and $1 off drinks throughout the event.

10% of all proceeds will be donated to DBQ Pride.

Special Glow and Glitter cocktail/mocktail features!

See you Saturday 🌈

06/03/2026

A quick throwback to last year's Dubuque Pride Festival!🏳️‍🌈 From incredible performances and colorful celebrations to unforgettable moments with friends, our community showed up and showed out.

Now we're just days away from doing it all over again. Join us this Saturday, June 6th from Noon to 5 PM at the Town Clock and help make Dubuque Pride Festival 2026 one to remember!

06/03/2026

Pride takes a community—and we still need a few helping hands!🏳️‍🌈

Volunteer spots are still available for this Saturday's Dubuque Pride Festival. Whether you're helping with setup, activities, or keeping the celebration running smoothly, you'll play a part in making this year's event unforgettable.

Meet new people, support your community, and be part of the magic behind the scenes.

Sign up today: https://www.volunteerdbq.com/agency/detail/?agency_id=164787&zlinkid=9fae08e4-c430-4166-be21-92427f2e4ab6

06/02/2026

🎷Performer Highlight: The Groundhogs🎷

The Groundhogs are a talented jazz quintet made up of Hempstead High School students Addilyn, Joseph, Conor, Hadley, and Keegan. Having already performed throughout the Dubuque area, including the Julien Dubuque International Film Festival, they're bringing their energy and musicianship to Pride.

Catch The Groundhogs at 4 PM on the Main Street Stage and help us cheer on the next generation of local talent.

06/02/2026

🎵Performer Highlight: Moni Hughes🎵

Grab a seat and sing along with Moni Hughes! Known for charming ukulele covers and an easygoing performance style, Moni brings familiar favorites and feel-good energy to the Dubuque Pride Festival. It's the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon celebrating community and q***r joy.

Catch Moni Hughes at 2 PM on the Main Street Stage.

06/02/2026

🎪Performer Highlight: Elliot WageGap🎪

Meet Elliot WageGap, the youngest drag king in the area! Visiting from Madison, Wisconsin, Elliot combines the art of drag with the excitement of circus performance to create a one-of-a-kind experience for young audiences. Having grown up in the circus, he's proudly known as the "Worst Ringmaster on Both Sides of the Mississippi" and is bringing juggling props, circus arts, storytelling, and plenty of fun to Dubuque Pride.

Join Elliot at 1 PM on the Main Street Stage for a youth-focused storytime full of creativity, laughter, and imagination.