Find LGBTQ+ Pride events in Illinois and Iowa happening in May 2025, including Springfield PrideFest by the Phoenix Center; Pride Kick-off by Out Mt. Vernon; and events from CR Pride, The Project of the Quad Cities, FilmScene, DBQ Pride, and Winnebago Two-Spirit. Click on each entry for a brief description, location and address, and map.
May
May 17 (2 events)
11:30 am • Springfield PrideFest • Springfield
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May 17
Parade, entertainment all day, and vendors, in Illinois' state capital city.
Downtown - Springfield7:00 pm • Pride Girls Fundraiser • Sioux City–
May 17
Help raise money for Winnebago Two-Spirit Pride Week, happening June 8 to 13, at this special adults-only drag show.3128 Business U.S. 75Sioux City, IA 51105(712) 318-3489May 20 (1 event)
7:00 pm • "Call Me By Your Name" • Iowa City–
May 20
Catch this modern day classic as part of Pride at FilmScene, starring Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer. This event is part of a collaboration between the nonprofit film center and Iowa City Pride.
May 24 (1 event)
1:00 pm • Pride + Protest: 'Zines as Art • Dubuque–
May 24
In this is a two-hour workshop, taught by artist and University of Iowa Professor Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder, an artist and a professor at the University of Iowa, guides this workshop on creating one-page books and pamphlet stitch books. "Generate words that speak to our contemporary moment or to curate others’ words and images to make a unique art object." All skill levels welcome at this event presented by DBQ Pride; refreshments provided. Tickets are $25; get yours here. To inquire about a free scholarship, email s.eliot.steuer@dbqpride.org.May 25 (1 event)
2:00 pm • PrEPing for Pride • Peoria–
May 25
DeCevia Mann is the special guest for this annual event focused on spreading word about PrEP, the HIV prevention drug. No cover; free snacks!May 30 (1 event)
9:00 pm • Odd Opulence • Davenport–
May 30
Help support The Project of the Quad Cities at this special "early Pride" event featuring featuring Moira Mayhemm and August Vandeleau.
May 31 (2 events)
10:00 am • Pride Kick-off • Mount Vernon–
May 31
Enjoy vendors, food, and entertainment.5:00 pm • 'Twas the Night Before Pride • Cedar Rapids–
May 31
This special night of music, dancing, food and awards is hosted by CR Pride will raise money for Lavender Legal Center.
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