Iowa City Pride

Iowa City Pride Our goal is to build community and acceptance through events that celebrate diversity. Contact: [email protected] Let's make it a great day for everyone.

Pride is about more than parades and waving the rainbow flags. Every event builds community, teaches acceptance, and celebrates diversity. We place our main event, the Pride Festival, in the heart of Iowa City's Ped Mall to be as visible and accessible as possible. We offer fun summer time treats like cotton candy and temporary tattoos so entire families can enjoy the day. We collect q***r friendl

y churches, businesses, and organizations together in the public space to build community and connections that help everyone feel included, welcomed, and supported. Part of that inclusiveness is making sure the main events--Pride Festival and the Pride Parade--are free and fun. ASL interpreters will be at our mainstage to the right of stage at the Pride festival. We budget, fundraise, and strategize throughout the year so that day does not divide us into haves and have-nots. It's a day when we all have a rich community. That spirit of Pride--of inclusion and love--takes your support. To find out more about how you or your organization can help, please contact us at:
[email protected]

Extending a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing sponsors of Iowa City Pride 2026! 🌈 All of our festivities would n...
06/10/2026

Extending a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing sponsors of Iowa City Pride 2026! 🌈 All of our festivities would not be possible without the support of businesses and individuals in the community. We are so grateful to have you all standing with us, especially at this time. Thank you for allowing us to create a space for celebration, community, and love. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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06/09/2026

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If you’d like to march in IC Pride,m with Iowa Pride Ensembles, look to their post for more info!🌈

Come be a part of the magic for ✨one day only!✨

March with us on 🏳️‍🌈June 20th for the Iowa City Pride parade! 🏳️‍🌈 If you're 18+, have access to an instrument, and have lots of pride, we'd love to have you. Just follow the link below for more information and to register!

✨🥁 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdKx7VcMneSn5ZK32lG9VtxrlorYwITfEFB8u8DzKIt-YOMg/viewform 🥁✨

Join us for a Pride Game Day at Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge on June 19th! Mention Iowa City Pride for a free gaming ...
06/06/2026

Join us for a Pride Game Day at Diversions Tabletop Game Lounge on June 19th! Mention Iowa City Pride for a free gaming pass any time from 2 pm to 11 pm. okay some board games, have some snacks, and play with extra pride! 🌈✨🎲

Thank you to Diversions for partnering with us!

We are excited to share a very creative fundraiser for IC Pride! Join us on Monday, June 15th at The Green House for a r...
06/05/2026

We are excited to share a very creative fundraiser for IC Pride! Join us on Monday, June 15th at The Green House for a rainbow tree Paint Nite. All proceeds will go to IC Pride. To get your tickets to a relaxing evening of painting and drinks, visit: https://www.paintnite.com/us/ia/iowa-city/events/rainbow-tree-of-life-tickets-10364519

Note that the event is for those 21+ !! More kid-friendly events are to come.

Book Paint and Sip: Rainbow Tree of Life at The Green House in Iowa City! Perfect for date night painting, bachelorette parties, or girls night out. Jun 15 at 6:30PM CDT. All supplies included - $47.

Join us on June 17th at 5pm at S.T. Morrison Park in Coralville for a fun-filled picnic and pool party! Entry to the poo...
06/03/2026

Join us on June 17th at 5pm at S.T. Morrison Park in Coralville for a fun-filled picnic and pool party! Entry to the pool is $4, but the food, games, and fun are free.

A major thank you to the City of Coralville for hosting, Bread Garden for helping with catering, Old Capitol Roller Derby for supplying some of the games, and Think Iowa City for sponsoring us. We’ll see you there! 🌈

Today marks the beginning of Pride month, a month dedicated to celebrating love, authenticity, community, and the ongoin...
06/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of Pride month, a month dedicated to celebrating love, authenticity, community, and the ongoing fight for equality. Pride is a celebration of who we are, a tribute to those who paved the way, and a reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and supported.

Pride began as a protest, and that spirit lives on today. As we celebrate the strength, joy, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community, we also recognize that the fight for equality, safety, and dignity is far from over. Pride is a call to action—a reminder to stand against discrimination, uplift marginalized voices, and advocate for a future where everyone can live openly and authentically.

Happy Pride Month from Iowa City Pride!

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If you’re looking for ways to show your pride, Iowa City Hall is giving out “it’s a matter of pride” yard signs! They ar...
05/29/2026

If you’re looking for ways to show your pride, Iowa City Hall is giving out “it’s a matter of pride” yard signs! They are available for pickup at city hall from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday on a first-come, first-served basis! 🌈

For more info, read here:

Iowa City is marking Pride Month by distributing free “It’s A Matter of Pride” yard signs to residents, businesses and organizations throughout the community.Ci

For those of you still wanting to sign up to have a spot in the parade or to have a vendor booth at the Iowa City Pride ...
05/28/2026

For those of you still wanting to sign up to have a spot in the parade or to have a vendor booth at the Iowa City Pride Festival this year, you have until June 10th! 🏳️‍🌈

Find more info and the form to sign up at iowacitypride.org/vendor 🌈

🏳️‍🌈✨ OFFICIAL SCORE SHEETS ✨🏳️‍🌈For those who wanted to see the final results, we’re sharing the official score sheets ...
05/25/2026

🏳️‍🌈✨ OFFICIAL SCORE SHEETS ✨🏳️‍🌈

For those who wanted to see the final results, we’re sharing the official score sheets from the Miss, Mx., & Mr. Iowa City 2026 Pageant.

Scoring was based on:
🎤 Onstage Question
✨ Fashion / Formal Wear
🎭 Talent

Thank you again to all of our contestants for the time, preparation, talent, and heart you brought to the stage. We’re proud of everyone who competed and helped make the night so special.

(Score sheets attached below.)

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