Upcoming events
Des Moines Waterland PrideFest 2025
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.
Fundraiser: Make your own custom candle
Join us in celebrating Pride Month with a delightful candlemaking fundraiser on Sunday, June 22nd, hosted by our friends at @denevea_design and @kaihana_desmoines.
This event proudly supports Des Moines Waterland Pride. Craft your own unique fragrance while championing your local Pride community. Secure your spot today—RSVP is essential. Just $35 per person, which includes a custom-made candle. Don't forget to dazzle in your rainbow attire!
Des Moines Waterland Pride thrives on the generosity of donors like you, enabling us to offer free events and educational opportunities to the community. Your support is invaluable to our mission.
June 22nd starting at 1pm
Kaihana Sushi
21816 Marine View Dr S
Des Moines, WA 98198
Midwinter Mixer
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.
LGBTQ+ Cribbage Night
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).