Celebrate Des Moines Waterland Pride weekend with a fun candlemaking fundraiser on Sunday, June 22nd, hosted by our friends at De Nevea Design and Kaihana Sushi. Craft your own unique fragrance while championing your local Pride community, as this event proudly supports Des Moines Waterland Pride, with $10 from each ticket sold going directly to our foundation. 

Just $35 per person, which includes a custom-made 12 oz candle. Guests get to choose their vessel, wax color, and scent (or experiment with fragrance combinations to develop your own signature scent). Tickets sold at the door.

Secure your spot today with an RSVP, though drop-ins are also welcome. Event runs from 1-7pm, drop in any time between then. Don't forget to dazzle us in your rainbow attire!

Rainbow Run 5k, 9-10am

Des Moines Creek Trail, 22030 Cliff Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Join Des Moines Waterland Pride and Des Moines Park Run for a free 5k. Run, walk, or sashay with the whole family (no experience or registration required). Assemble at 8:45am.

Pride Day at the Farmers Market, 10am-2pm

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market, 22307 Dock Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Drop by the Waterland Pride booth at the Des Moines Waterfront Farmer’s Market for queer trivia, free swag, and a meet-and-greet with some of our crew.

Des Moines Waterland PrideFest, 1-5pm

Behind the newly redesigned Des Moines Theater, 22325 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198

The 3rd annual Des Moines Waterland PrideFest, featuring drag performances, a local-vendor market, yard games, and art activities for the whole family.

Drag Show hosted by Lady Suave, with performances at 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm, featuring: Galactic Molasses, Harvey Princeton, Holli B Sinclair, Lady Suave, and Melody Volt Paradisco.

Salvadorian food from Papusa Express; art and handmade merchandise from Full Moon Rising Body Care, Laura Irene Artistry, SubtlyGayCo, and more. Community services from Gen Pride, Highline College Q Center, PFLAG, Metropolist, and more.

After Party at Creole Soul, 5pm-close

Creole Soul, 22341 Marine View Drive South, Des Moines, Washington 98198

Food, friends, and fun, with jello shots benefiting Des Moines Waterland Pride.

Join us for a pancake and bagel bar and an opportunity to learn more about Waterland Pride, provide input on our future, and learn how you can get involved.

Join us for a little fun and community during the holidays! We are hosting an all ages cribbage afternoon and evening. We will have cribbage lessons on the hour, other board games to play, a hot cocoa bar, and prizes! You are welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages. Alcohol allowed after 5pm (BYOB).