Iowa City Pride Fest 2019: Celebrating Culture and Inclusion
On June 15, the 49th annual Iowa City Pride Fest brought joy and color to a rainy day. With the energy of the Pride Parade and the participation of businesses and individuals from the community, Iowa City celebrated its LGBTQIA+ community.
June 16, 2019
As the focal event of Pride Week, thousands of members of the Iowa City area headed downtown on June 15 to celebrate inclusivity and the LGBTQIA+ community during the Iowa City Pride Festival. Local drag performers conducted family-friendly activities, and organizations like Students Against School Shootings and Moms Demand Action had tents at the Vendor Fair.
“The first time I went to Pride last year, I was surrounded by all these people just like me and filled with love," said Michelle Kim '20. "This year had the same energy and more people and that’s what I love about Pride. It just brings like-minded people together to celebrate love.”
