DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 17, 2019) —

Saturday, June 22

Route: E 2nd St Davenport -> Centennial Bridge -> 3rd Ave Rock Island

Parade starts at 11AM

  • Join Free Mom Hugs!
  • Jump in at the end of our procession to celebrate with us during the parade and/or at our After-Party!

Parade After-Party

Saturday, June 22 1–9PM

Outdoors/Indoors at Roosters Sports Bar and Grill, 2130 3rd Ave, Rock Island & Rozz Tox Join us at the end of our parade procession route to celebrate another fabulous pride parade with music, entertainment, food, and drinks!

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Dinner Cruise

Sunday, June 23

In partnership with the Celebration Belle

2501 River Drive, Moline, IL 61265

5–8:30PM

$50.00 each, Buy Here

Tickets available online only

Sales end June 21

In honor of Tim Groover, who was a beloved member of the QC Pride board and family.

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Stonewall Movie

Monday, June 24

In partnership with the Putnam Museum

1717 W 12th St, Davenport, IA 52804

See where the movement began with this retelling of the 1969 Stonewall Riots. Rated R for sexual content, language, some violence, and drug use.

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Family Day

Tuesday, June 25

5-9PM

In partnership with QC Rollers (FB page)

Eldridge Community Center & Skatepark

400 S 16th Ave, Eldridge, IA 52748

Shows by QC Rollers and open skate. Come enjoy a fun evening!

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Pink Squirrel Pub Crawl

Wednesday, June 26

5PM-2AM

Davenport, IA side of the Mississippi River

Thursday, June 27

5PM-2AM

Rock Island side of the river

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Quad Cities Pridefest

Friday, June 28

4PM-Midnight

Saturday, June 29

12PM-Midnight

Mary's on 2nd neighborhood

This two-day LGBTQ+ outdoor festival celebrates diversity in our community. Visit the Quad Cities Festivals website to get involved or email QuadCitiesPrideFestivals@Gmail.com.

Admission: Adults: $10 weekend pass

Kids: $3 weekend pass

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Quad Cities Festivals Pageant Queen and King

Friday, June 28

8-10:00PM

Quad Cities Pride Festival weekend King & Queen Pageant. If interested in competing, please contact their Facebook page.

See you there!

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