Pride · Des Moines, Washington
Waterland PrideFest
2027 dates not announced yet · usually June
About Waterland PrideFest
Waterland PrideFest is a Pride festival in Des Moines, Washington, on the Puget Sound shore south of Seattle.
Des Moines Waterland Pride was founded in 2022 to bring together the LGBTQIA+ community of Des Moines, Washington, in a welcoming space. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit describes its work as advocacy, education and awareness, with an emphasis on acceptance and belonging, and it aims to create intentional, sustainable and safe environments for local LGBTQIA+ residents.
Along with PrideFest each June, the group hosts events throughout the year, including drag bingo and free game nights. It also highlights resources that support the queer community and raises awareness of issues that matter to LGBTQIA+ people and allies. The work is funded by donors, sponsors, partners and volunteers. People can join its mailing list for event updates and invitations, and the group describes Waterland Pride as a space where everyone belongs.
Summarized from the organizer's own website.
What to expect
Pride events celebrate LGBTQ+ people and mark the Stonewall uprising of June 1969. Most combine a parade or march with a festival of performers, community groups, vendors and food.
Waterland PrideFest has included festival.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held June 20, 2026. It usually falls june.
- Festival
Where it happens
Waterland PrideFest is held in Des Moines, Washington. It is one of 50 Prides in Washington on this calendar.
Other nearby Pride festivals
Questions about Waterland PrideFest
- When is Waterland PrideFest 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held June 20, 2026. It is usually held june.
- Where is Waterland PrideFest held?
- Waterland PrideFest takes place in Des Moines, Washington.
- What happens at Waterland PrideFest?
- Events have included: festival.
- Who organizes Waterland PrideFest?
- Waterland PrideFest is organized by Waterland Pride. Their official site is waterlandpride.org.
- What other Prides are near Des Moines?
- The closest others on this calendar are Burien Pride in Burien, WA (about 6 miles); White Center Pride Street Festival in White Center, WA (about 8 miles); Tacoma Pride Festival in Tacoma, WA (about 12 miles).
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