HEARTLAND PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL

Please join us for the annual Heartland Pride Parade on Saturday, June 17 and the Pride Festival on Saturday, June 24. The theme this year is Alive With Pride. Through our involvement, we affirm our support for LGBTQ individuals to be fully themselves, as well as our commitment to work for equal rights for all. We’ll be joined by First Unitarian Church in both the parade and the festival. Here is the schedule of events:

Saturday, June 17

  • 10 am – Pride Parade in Council Bluffs, beginning at the intersection of 9th Avenue and South Main Street. Come walk with us! Line-up is at 9 am.

Friday, June 23

  • 6 pm –Youth Pride Celebration and Dance at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. This is a great night for the youth to celebrate their diversity in a safe setting. The event is geared toward those 13-20 years of age.

Saturday, June 24

  • 11 am – Pride Festival and Entertainment begins at Stinson Park in Aksarben Village. Visit or help staff our booth at the Festival. Set-up is from 8 to 10 am, and our booth will be open until 4:30 pm.

For more information, or to sign up to march in the parade or staff the booth at the festival contact the church office