Colorful graphic promoting Waterland Pridefest 2025 on June 21 with rainbow-colored mountains, trees, water, and sailboats.

A vital part of the
Des Moines, WA community
since 2022

Our mission is to celebrate, uplift, and empower the LGBTQIA+ community by promoting visibility, fostering inclusivity, and advocating for equality. Through education, representation, and support, we strive to create a world where every person can live authentically, free from discrimination and fear. We are committed to honoring diversity, breaking down barriers, and championing the rights of all individuals, while creating spaces of joy, acceptance, and unity for future generations.

A woman with dark curly hair standing on a stage, wearing a black mesh outfit and holding a multicolored butterfly wing shawl. She is posing with one hand on her hip against a backdrop of pink and blue tinsel curtains.
Three people standing outdoors in front of a house, smiling, with a large red feathered costume behind them. The woman in the middle is wearing a fancy dress and jewelry, the man on the left wears sunglasses and a white cap with donations, and the man on the right wears a beige hat and a black T-shirt featuring a rainbow sheep and the phrase 'I'm the Rainbow Sheep'.
Colorful circular logo with horizontal stripes in pink, blue, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple, with the text 'Western Interlake Pride' arched above and 'Des Moines, WA' below.

Dive into community!

We’re all about splashes of joy and waves of acceptance. Born from the heart of Des Moines, our journey is a colorful celebration of love and creativity. Join us in making a splash online and share your story with pride!

Two women taking a selfie at a festive event. One woman has blue hair and is wearing sunglasses and a royal blue dress. The other woman is wearing a large red feathered headpiece, red lipstick, and a decorative black and red dress. They are smiling and appear to be having a good time.
A group of eight people standing together outdoors, smiling, with some making playful gestures. They are dressed casually and appear to be celebrating or socializing, with a background of a brick wall and string lights.