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2023 Pridefest.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 
We're excited to welcome back some of our fan favorites as well as some new fun group acts. 
FRI | AUG 25
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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6:00 PM
​ALLEGRA HERNANDEZ
Iowa-based band from Des Moines
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7:30 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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9:00 & 10:45 PM
​BOY BAND REVIEW
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Bringing back all of your favorite Boy Band songs with covers from Nsync, 98 Degrees, Backstreet Boys and more!

​PLUS...
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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.
SAT | AUG 26
NOON to MIDNIGHT
​12 Hours of Live Entertainment ​on the Main Stage from Noon to Midnight
HEADLINERS
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9:30 & 11:00 PM
THE DRAGON SISTERS
Issa & Odessa Dragon are an award-winning multi hyphenated performance art duo based in Brooklyn. ​
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8:15 PM
ADA VOX
Ada Vox is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter and drag queen who found success on American Idol, Queen of the Universe and more!
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6:30 PM
LESLIE HALL & THE LYs
A musical act.  The vision is to put on Las Vegas style production on the small stage.  With midwestern woman running the ship. ​
ALSO
​F E A T U R I N G
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5:00 PM
​ALISABETH VON PRESLEY

Iowa-based singer-songwriter featured on NBC's American Song Contest and a CVP favorite.
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3:45 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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1:00, 2:00, 3:15, 4:30, 5:45, 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 26 — INSIDE THE WATERLOO CONVENTION CENTER
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12:30 PM

​Homosexuality
and the Bible
A PRIDE FAVORITE
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1:30 PM

​The Life Changing Power of Active Allyship
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2:30 PM

Political Climate Update:
Representative Timi Brown-Powers & Former Representative Ras Smith
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4:00 PM

​‘Making Matriarch’ On Filmmaking, Horror, & Gender Discovery with Filmmaker Carrsan T. Morrissey



LEARN MORE

Activities for all.

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YOGA & HULA
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RIVERLOOP AMPHITHEATRE 
SATURDAY, AUG 26
​9:00 & 10:30 AM

Before Pride, start your day off with some stretching, relaxation and yoga with our friends at GrayLane Yoga. They'll host a Yoga Session and a Hula 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 26
​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 until 4:00 pm, a collaborative watercolor installation, a free art dispenser, chalk the walk, and more.
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VENDORS
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THROUGHOUT THE GROUNDS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
5:30-12A & 12P-12A

Visit with informational booths, try the latest food vendors, get your Pride merch and find ways to get involved in our community, all within a few steps! More than 75 booths for you to explore await.​
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KIDS ZONE
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PARK AVE & JEFFERSON 
PARKING LOT

SATURDAY, AUG 26
​12:00 - 5:00 PM

An expanded kids zone will feature drag Storytime events, art projects, facepainting, touch-a-truck and more!

Get your tickets now.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Why Pride Matters
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Suggest Entertainers
    • Join Us
  • Events
    • 2025 Drag Brunch
    • 2024 Festival > >
      • 2024 Schedule
      • Art Dispenser
      • Movie Night - Aug 22
      • PrideWellness
  • Sponsors
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Volunteer
    • Vendors
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  • Donate
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