Trans Pride · Des Moines, Iowa
Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival
The Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival is an annual celebration of transgender and nonbinary people hosted by First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. The 2026 edition was the sixth annual festival.
What to expect
A Trans Pride centers transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse people, often with a march or rally alongside community resources and performances.
Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival has included festival.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 6, 2026. It usually falls early June.
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Where it happens
Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival is held in Des Moines, Iowa. It is one of 22 Prides in Iowa on this calendar.
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Questions about Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival
- When is Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 6, 2026. It is usually held early June.
- Where is Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival held?
- Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival takes place in Des Moines, Iowa.
- What happens at Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival?
- Events have included: festival.
- Who organizes Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival?
- Central Iowa Trans Lives Festival is organized by First Unitarian Church of Des Moines. Their official site is ucdsm.org/trans-lives-festival.
- What other Prides are near Des Moines?
- The closest others on this calendar are Capital City Pride PrideFest in Des Moines, IA (same city); Valley Junction Pride in West Des Moines, IA (about 9 miles); Ankeny Pride in Ankeny, IA (about 11 miles).
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