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Ames Pride

October 11, 2025 - 12:00 am at Ames Pride
5th St & Douglas Ave

Pridefest is Ames Pride’s flagship event that combines a vendor fair, educational opportunities, and entertainment into one great day! We hold Pridefest in the fall to allow Iowa State students and staff a better chance of participating. In addition to Pridefest, Ames Pride offers events at least once every quarter that center queer community and outreach.

Ames Pride is committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment at each of our events and for our volunteers. We can’t wait to meet you at the next Ames Pride gathering.

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April 24, 2026 - 12:00 am at Casey’s Center
730 3rd st

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