Peoria Proud seeks community input on police relations
Peoria Proud, host of the River City Pride Festival July 19, wants to know about your experience with law enforcement, through a survey happening now.
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Author: Christine Hawes
‘The Voice’ star, up-and-coming singers, drag, visual appeal highlight Pride on the Riverfront for Burlington, Iowa
Pride on the Riverfront, anticipated to draw a crowd nearing 4,000 to Burlington in Iowa, features ‘The Voice’ contestant Cali Wilson, up-and-coming singers, drag performers, 90 vendors, a parade, and more.
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LGBTQ Pride flag ceremony in East Moline is about broad recognition of diversity and a groundbreaking flag policy
East Moline’s Pride flag ceremony Friday follows a Juneteenth flag ceremony last week and honors city’s new and groundbreakingly inclusive flag policy, covering 30 different awarenesses, heritages or official holidays.
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Burlington Pride In the Park kicks off two rounds of LGBTQ+ community in Iowa/Illinois border city of Burlington
Burlington Pride in the Park this Saturday continues a strong tradition of LGBTQ+ community and joy in this city along the Illinois/Iowa border.
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Another 15 Pride events coming in the Quad Cities, including Saturday’s Pride Parade
Quad Cities Pride events continue with the QC Unity Pride Parade tomorrow and another 14 events throughout June.
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Fairfield Pride in Iowa returns with LGBTQ+ Safety Awareness Month, three days of celebration
Fairfield Pride in eastern Iowa is a three-day celebration to show queer people that they’re safe and welcome amid Fairfield’s diverse yet small population.
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Diverse entertainment at 2025 Quad Cities Pride Fest this weekend
Some bold steps in live music, and a celebration of drag artists local and nationally-known, are what you’ll find at Quad Cities Pride Fest in Rock Island, Ill. this weekend.
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Pride gets spiritual with churches and synagogues hosting concerts, festivals, Shabbats and more
Churches and synagogues are hosting 22 Pride festivals, Pride services, Pride Shabbats, concerts and more throughout Illinois and Iowa.
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LGBTQ film events enhance Pride in Carbondale, Chicago, Des Moines, Iowa City, Quad Cities, Sioux City
To Wong Foo, Paris Is Burning, But I’m a Cheerleader and more: LGBTQ film events are a huge part of Pride season this year in Carbondale, Chicago, Des Moines, Iowa City, the Quad Cities and Sioux City.
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Mental wellness concert, Pride plans, affirming coalitions, awards, and soccer: Spirituality briefs for May 18
A mental wellness concert, Pride plans, and other News from affirming congregations of all faiths throughout Illinois and Iowa, for the week of May 18.
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