Check here for LGBTQ+ Pride events in Illinois and Iowa that are happening from June 23 to June 29.
Week of Jun 23rd
June 23 (6 events)
10:00 am • 6th Annual Hometown Pride Gift Bag • Naperville–
June 23
Make connections with the LGBTQ community and allies in business, with this weekly event through Pride month. All attendees that donate $20 receive a Hometown Pride Gift Bag that includes a large Progressive Pride Flag and American flag; Naper Pride decals; and donated items from area businesses.Hometown Market in Naperville10:00 am • Pride Patio Party • Coralville–
June 23
Three Coralville businesses -- Backpocket Brewing, Watermill Kitchen + Bar, and the Hyatt Regency Coralville -- join to offer a day of Pride celebration including yoga, cookie decorating, drag a pet parade, yard games and a high-heel dash. The first 250 receive a free drink. free signature drink.10:00 am • Pride Worship Celebration • Oskaloosa–
June 23
St. Paul Congregational celebrates 11 years as an open and affirming congregation. Featuring music and a re-dedication to inclusion.
11:00 am • Chicago Pride Fest • Chicago–
June 23
Illinois' biggest annual Pride celebration featuring three stages, a youth space, a pet parade, the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, guest speakers, and 150+ vendors throughout the Northalsted neighborhood. $15 suggested donation.
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Northalsted NeighborhoodChicago, IL3:00 pm • Pride Night at P&P • Des Moines–
June 23
Dress up your dog and get in free to this special Pride event at the dog park. Doggie Pride swag also available at the door. Grab pet photos, and enjoy drink specials and music. You'll need to provide proof of vaccination; read about how in the event page.4:00 pm • "The Way He Looks" • Davenport–
June 23
About a blind Brazilian teen-ager whose life and friendships are transformed when he falls in love with a new student. This 2014 film gained widespread praise as one of the first "coming of age" films to focus on LGBTQ+ relationships.
June 24 (2 events)
11:00 am • Pride Button Making • Marion–
June 24
Create your own Pride Buttons for Pride Month! Paper and supplies provided.
6:00 pm • Pride Bingo with Candi Stratton • Davenport–
June 24
Clock Inc. holds another annual Pride Bingo event to benefit the community center's work year-round. This year, special guest Candi Stratton, world-renowned Cher impersonator and former Miss Trans USA, will be the guest caller while also performing. Cards are $7 each with a limit of four per person. For adults only! Email info@clockinc.org to register.#lgbtqpride2024June 25 (2 events)
6:00 pm • Pride Trivia Night with CR Pride • Cedar Rapids–
June 25
Enjoy fun and games, win prizes, and help benefit CR Pride. All trivia questions will be related to the LGBTQIA+ community.6:00 pm • Rolling Into Pride • Des Moines–
June 25
This all-ages, family-friendly, free event is hosted by Central Iowa Rainbow Families and Capital City Pride. Pre-registration required here; space limited!June 26 (2 events)
5:30 pm • Walk With Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBT+ History • Springfield–
June 26
Learn all about the key LGBT+ sites in Springfield, including Ethel Mars, Smokey’s Den, The Prairie Flame, and PrideFest. "Come see Springfield through rainbow-colored glasses!" Register here.7:00 pm • "But I'm A Cheerleader" • Des Moines–
June 26
Romcom favorite from 1999 about a popular high school cheerleader whose parents suspect her of being a lesbian and send her to rehab camp.
June 27 (2 events)
7:00 pm • Presidential Debate Watch Party • Davenport–
June 27
Adam Peters, newly-chosen chair of the Stonewall Democratic Caucus for Iowa, leads this gathering to watch the upcoming presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Cash bar and you're welcome to bring snacks.7:00 pm • Pride at FilmScene: "Kajillionaire" • Iowa City–
June 27
Evan Rachel Wood and Debra Winter star in this 2020 tale about a couple of thiefs who train their daughter to follow in their footsteps, but find their plans go awry thanks to a new member of the team.
June 28 (1 event)
4:00 pm • Pride Night and Tailgate with the Iowa Cubs • Des Moines–
June 28
Get your tickets here for this night of Pride and baseball with the Iowa Cubs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For every $18 ticket, $7 goes to Capital City Pride, and the National Anthem will be sung by the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus. Free Iowa Cubs hat for the first 500 in the gate. Gather at Capital City Pride, 2643 Beaver Ave. #170
June 29 (3 events)
9:00 am • Walk With Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBT+ History • Springfield–
June 29
Learn all about the key LGBT+ sites in Springfield, including Ethel Mars, Smokey’s Den, The Prairie Flame, and PrideFest. "Come see Springfield through rainbow-colored glasses!" Register here.9:00 am • Walk With Pride: A Tour of Springfield's LGBT+ History • Springfield–
June 29
Learn all about the key LGBT+ sites in Springfield, including Ethel Mars, Smokey’s Den, The Prairie Flame, and PrideFest. "Come see Springfield through rainbow-colored glasses!" Register here.11:00 am • Advocate with Art • Lisbon–
June 29
Build community and enjoy art, through prompts provided for four sessions in June. Art supplies provided, too! This is a collaborative effort by Lavender Legal Center and Optimae Life Services.
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