Decorah Pride Festival 2023 (IA)

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Decorah Pride Festival takes place from the 14th to 16th September 2023.

Be a part of the movement to increase visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community, celebrate diversity, and unleash fabulous creativity in Northeast Iowa!

Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023
Pride C&C Trivia! Outside @ Impact Coffee. 7:30 pm
Grab a lawn chair then get a team together or join one when you arrive as we all test our knowledge of important history, culture, and contributions of LGBTQIA+ folk during 3 rounds of trivia. Check out the FAQs for Trivia here.

Friday, Sept. 15, 2023
Drag Show! Outside @ Convergence Ciderworks. 7 pm. Get your tickets and join with ArtHaus to welcome drag performers to the stage. Come early for happy hour, and be prepared to dance it up with the performers under the stars. Funds raised intentionally benefit our community partner, ArtHaus and their epic creativity.

Saturday, Sept 16, 2023
Pride Yoga - @ Driftless Yoga Studio, 10 am. Yoga is a practice that nurtures self-compassion, seeks to heal divisions, and champions liberation. LGBTQIA2S+ folks and allies will join in a movement practice together that will leave all feeling seen, heard, and renewed.


Saturday Sept. 16, 2023
Parade
Pride Parade - 3 pm. The festival begins with a parade at 3 pm down Water Street. Join the parade or cheer from the sidewalks on Water St. to celebrate diversity, march for equality, and work in solidarity with LGBTQIA+ people. Register to be in the parade as a group or as an individual.
Party in the Park – 3:30 pm Spend the afternoon with friends old and new as we build community. Visit vendors, connect with community partners, and enjoy food trucks, bouncy houses, games and more as the festival continues in Decorah’s green space on Heivly, near the softball diamond.

Pride Dance Party - 8 pm
Grab one of the specially brewed beers for the evening and join the DJ outside for an evening of unforgettable tunes and unmatchable fun. Dance party-goers must be 18+ years old.