Des Moines Waterland PrideFest 2026 will be on June 20!

Save the date and keep an eye out for more details.

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Making Des Moines, Washington sparkle since 2022

At Waterland Pride, we celebrate joy and embrace everyone with open arms. Founded right here in the heart of Des Moines, Washington in 2022, we created this organization to bring together our local LGBTQIA+ community in a warm, welcoming space where everyone can truly feel at home.

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Our mission

Des Moines Waterland Pride advocates, educates, and fosters awareness, emphasizing acceptance and belonging for the LGBTQIA+ community.

Through our events and activities, we aim to create intentional, sustainable, and safe environments for the Des Moines, Washington LGBTQIA+ community.

Dive into community!

In addition to our fabulous PrideFest every June, we host several free events throughout the year, including game nights, drag bingo, and more.

We also shine a spotlight on resources that matter to the queer community, and organize educational talks to boost awareness on issues important to LGBTQIA+ folks and their allies.

We rely on the generosity of our donors, sponsors, and volunteers make it all happen.

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Waterland Pride is a space where everyone belongs.