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2022 Pridefest.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF CEDAR VALLEY PRIDE 
We're excited to welcome back some of our fan favorites as well as some new fun group acts. 
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FRI | AUG 26
5:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
6 Hours of Live Entertainment ​on the Main Stage from 6:00 pm to Midnight

F E A T U R I N G
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MAIN STAGE  ​
6:00 PM
​MR. SOFTHEART

Mr. Softheart is an American 3-piece from Des Moines and Cedar Falls, IA. Their sound fits most closely within a post-punk ethos.
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MAIN STAGE  ​
7:30 PM
​ALISABETH VON PRESLEY

Iowa-based singer-songwriter featured on NBC's American Song Contest and a CVP favorite.
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MAIN STAGE  ​
9:00 & 10:45 PM
​ULTRABEAT
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Bringing today’s electronic pop music to life w/ upbeat tempos, energizing drum beats, searing synth leads, & stunning female vocals.

​PLUS...
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WATERLOO CONVENTION CENTER
7:00 PM
FASHION SHOW

Join us for a look at local fashion, styled by Tiahni Carrasco, local fashion expert. Stop in, cool off and see upcoming looks.​
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MAIN STAGE  ​
5:45, 7:15, 8:45  & 10:15 PM
​DRAG SHOWS & DRAG SHOWCASE

See some of your local favorite drag impersonators as well as visiting talent on the main stage nearly every hour as well as a 10:15PM Drag Showcase featuring 6 performers.
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SAT | AUG 27
NOON to MIDNIGHT
​12 Hours of Live Entertainment ​on the Main Stage from Noon to Midnight
HEADLINERS
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MAIN STAGE  ​
5:15 & 8:00 PM
ONEUP DUO & BAND
OneUp Duo is a Detroit-based pop/soul vocal combo, made up of  husbands Adam and Jerome Bell-Bastien. The Duo was featured on Season 15 of NBC's The Voice.
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MAIN STAGE  ​
9:15 PM
​​THEA AUSTIN

90s Club music royalty, Thea's iconic voice featured on many number one dance songs including Rhythm is a Dancer.
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MAIN STAGE  ​
6:30 & 11:00 PM
​TOO HYPE CREW
An old school tribute to the hip hop of the 80s, 90s, & early 00s, featuring an all-live 6 piece band, MCs, & “Fly Girl” dancers.
ALSO
​F E A T U R I N G
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MAIN STAGE  ​
1:30 PM
WHIT & ERICA
Indie wifey duet featuring original acoustic songs as well as covers of popular songs. You won't want to miss this beautiful vocal pair.
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MAIN STAGE  ​
2:45 PM
US THE NETWORK
Collaborative artists from the Cedar Valley will share their talents with the audience. Members and performances change year to year, so don't miss what's new for 2022.
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MAIN STAGE  ​
1:15, 2:30, 4:00, 5:00, 6:15,
​7:45, 9:00, 10:15 PM

​DRAG SHOWS & DRAG SHOWCASE

See some of your local favorite drag impersonators as well as visiting talent on the main stage nearly every hour as well as a 10:15PM Drag Showcase featuring 9 performers.

PLUS, DON'T MISS.... ALL THIS TOO...

Speakers that matter.

Saturday, August 27
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1:00 PM
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​Homosexuality
and the Bible
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INSIDE THE WATERLOO CONVENTION CENTER 

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2:00 PM

​Know Your Voting Rights
​with the ACLU of Iowa
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INSIDE THE WATERLOO CONVENTION CENTER 
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3:00 PM
Fighting Back: Reproductive Rights & the LGBTQ+ Community
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INSIDE THE WATERLOO CONVENTION CENTER 
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4:15 PM
OneIowa in Conversation with Olympian Timothy LeDuc
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MAIN STAGE 
MEET & GREET INSIDE CONVENTION CENTER AT 5PM



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Activities for all.

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YOGA
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RIVERLOOP AMPHITHEATRE 
SATURDAY, AUG 27
​10:00 & 11:00 AM

Before Pride, start your day off with some stretching, relaxation and yoga with our friends at GrayLane Yoga. They'll host a Teen Yoga Session and All Ages Yoga Session on Saturday morning. If you have your own mat, bring it with you!
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ARTS
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VARIOUS LOCATIONS 
SATURDAY, AUG 27
​12:00 - 6:00 PM

There are lots of arts activities at Pride to get and keep your creative heart beating: The CVP Art Exhibit at the Hawkeye Community College ALC campus, a collaborative watercolor installation, a free art dispenser, chalk the walk, and even outdoor piano art.
ART EXHIBIT DETAILS
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EDUCATION
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EXPERIENCE WATERLOO
PARKING LOT

SATURDAY, AUG 27
​12:00 - 6:00 PM

A new education zone has been added into the Experience Waterloo parking lot on the corner of Jefferson Street and Park Avenue. It will feature a Scavenger Hunt, LGBTQ History Display, Storywalk and more!
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KIDS ZONE
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WASHINGTON & W4TH 
PARKING LOT

SATURDAY, AUG 27
​12:00 - 5:00 PM

An expanded kids zone will feature three Storytime events with public libraries, Miss America's Miss Iowa, a dance clinic by Fusion Dance & Fitness, art projects, facepainting, touch-a-truck and more!
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  • Home
  • About
    • Why Pride Matters
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Suggest Entertainers
    • Join Us
  • Events
    • 2023 Drag Brunch
    • 2022 PrideRide
    • 2022 Pride Movie Night
    • 2022 Festival > >
      • 2022 Schedule
      • Pride Fashion Show
      • PrideYoga
      • Arts, Education & Kids Zones
      • Educational Series
      • Directions
      • Map
    • 2022 Art Exhibit
  • Sponsors
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Volunteer
    • Vendors
    • Join CVP
  • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • Tickets