Pride Fest 2022 to Include Headlining Performances from Matt and Kim + Todrick Hall

The LGBTQ+ community will celebrate the 43rd annual Pride Fest 2022 in Greater Des Moines (DSM) this weekend. From June 10 – 12, Pride Fest events will be held for all ages — read why you should bring your kids to Pride Fest, too! — including youth and adult silent discos, a glow party, a fun run, the annual pet parade and the street festival in the Historic East Village. On Sunday, June 12, don't miss the annual Pride Parade at Noon, beginning at East 12th Street and Grand Avenue and ending at East 2nd Street and Grand Avenue. Along with events like this, entertainment on the Main Stage and Community Stage will offer festivalgoers the opportunity to hear performances from headliners like Matt and Kim and Todrick Hall.

Pride Fest Main Stage

Friday, June 10

• Betsy West – 6 p.m.
• DJ Amy Alexander – 7 p.m.
• Billy Weathers – 8 p.m.
• Matt and Kim – 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 11

• Mondo Nexus – 1 p.m.
• Boy Linda – 2 p.m.
• Harding Breakerz – 3 p.m.
• iHeart Media Pride Playlist – 4 p.m.
• Colo Chanel – 5 p.m.
• DTF Drag Productions – 6 p.m.
• Raine Stern – 7 p.m.
• Domita & the Bears – 8 p.m.
• Todrick Hall – 9 p.m.
• DJ Viv – 10 p.m.

Pride Fest Community Stage

Friday, June 10

• Pride Fest Kick-Off with Presidential Address – 5 p.m.
• DJ Janky – 6 p.m.
• Youth Silent Disco – 7 p.m.
• Adult Silent Disco – 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 11

• Pet Parade – 9:30 a.m.
• DJ Fito – Noon Coral Thede (Comedy/Singer) – 1:40 p.m.
• Becky Nalevanko’s Dance and Tumbling Studio – 2:15 p.m.
• Youth Drag Show – 2:45 p.m.
• Des Moines Drag – 3:45 p.m.
• Iowa Drag Royalties – 5:30 p.m.
• Pride Fashion Show – 6:20 p.m.

Sunday, June 12

• Pride Worship – 10 a.m.
• B!tch – 2:30 p.m.
• Des Moines’ Gay Men’s Chorus – 3:45 p.m.
• Mongo’s Pride Awards – 4:15 p.m.
• Capital City Pride Thank You and Festival Closure – 4:30 p.m.
• Mr. Ms. Mx. Pageant Winners – 4:45 p.m.

Find the complete list of Pride Fest 2022 here.

The Greater Des Moines Partnership calendar of events is a one-stop resource for activities taking place throughout the region. Find networking information for Greater Des Moines (DSM) businesses or events specific to Downtown DSM.