Quad Cities Pride Alliance

05/31/2026

🎉🌈 IT'S PRIDE FESTIVAL WEEK! 🌈🎉

The countdown is almost over! The 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival is happening THIS WEEK, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate with all of you!

From incredible live entertainment and dazzling drag performances to amazing vendors, community organizations, food, family activities, and so much more, there's something for everyone at this year's festival.

📅 Check out the schedule below and start planning your Pride weekend! You won't want to miss a single moment of the fun, celebration, and community spirit that make Quad Cities Pride one of the region's most anticipated events.

Grab your friends, bring your pride, and join us at Schwiebert Riverfront Park as we celebrate love, inclusion, diversity, and the strength of our LGBTQ+ community.

🏳️‍🌈 Quad Cities Pride Festival
📍 Schwiebert Riverfront Park, Rock Island
📅 June 5 & 6, 2026
Pre-Purchase Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/2026QCPrideFestvial

Who's ready for Pride Weekend?! Let us know what you're most excited to see in the comments! 👇

05/29/2026

🌈🎉 TWO DAYS • June 5th & 6th • NONSTOP PRIDE. 🎉🌈

The official entertainment lineup for the 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival is HERE! 🏳️‍🌈✨

Join us June 5 & 6 for an unforgettable weekend in Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island, IL, filled with live music, drag shows, DJs, dance parties, burlesque, magic, community performances, and so much more.

🎤 Featured Entertainment Includes:
👑 Royal Divas Drag Show
🌟 Legends Live Drag Extravaganza
🔥 All-Stars Drag Show
🎶 Funktastic 5 • Class of '82 • The Textures
🎧 DJ Amy Alderman
✨ Madame Mystery Drag Magician
💙 India Ferrah - Drag Race
❤ Auntie Heroine - Dragula
💚 Hermona Lisa - Drag Race
💛 Aria B. Cassadine - Queen of the Universe
💃 Mary Quite Contrary’s House of Burlesque
🌈 QC Pride Choir
…and MORE!

Plus don’t miss the official AFTER Party at ICONS! 🪩

There is truly something for everyone all weekend long, so grab your friends, bring your Pride spirit, and come celebrate love, diversity, and community with us! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Pre-Purchase Tickets Here: https://bit.ly/2026QCPrideFestvial

05/28/2026

🌈 The 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival is STILL ON and happening June 5 & 6! 🌈

While another local organization has made the difficult decision to cancel their Pride Parade, the Quad Cities Pride Festival hosted by Quad Cities Pride Alliance is moving forward as planned and we cannot wait to celebrate with all of you next week!

Join us for two incredible days of:
✨ Live entertainment
✨ Vendors & community organizations
✨ Food & drinks
✨ Family-friendly activities
✨ Drag performances
✨ Pride, love, and community

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to check in and support us. We are excited to bring the community together for an amazing Pride celebration in the Quad Cities.

Pre-Purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2026QCPrideFestvial

Mark your calendars — June 5 & 6 — and get ready to celebrate PRIDE with us! 🏳️‍🌈

05/27/2026

JUST OVER ONE WEEK AWAY!!!

At the Quad Cities Pride Alliance, we believe everyone deserves the chance to celebrate Pride, no matter their financial situation. That’s why we’re proud to offer Jane’s Pride Passes, providing free one-day admission to those who may not otherwise be able to attend. 🏳️‍🌈

This program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Rock Island Kiwanis Club and the Doris & Victor Day Foundation ; thank you for helping us make Pride more accessible for our community!

🎟️ Need a pass? You can request a Jane’s Pride Pass confidentially here:
👉 https://bit.ly/PridePassSignUp

We kindly ask that these passes be reserved for individuals who may not be able to afford admission. If you’re able, general entry is just $10 and helps us continue creating an inclusive, welcoming Pride experience for all.

If you feel you can afford the $10 ticket, reserve your ticket here:
https://bit.ly/2026QCPrideFestvial

05/27/2026

🌈 The countdown is ON! We are just over ONE WEEK away from the @202026 Quad Cities Pride Festival and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you! 🎉

Skip the lines and make sure you’re ready for an unforgettable weekend by PRE-ORDERING your festival tickets today! From amazing entertainment and vendors to community, love, and pride, this year’s festival is going to be bigger and better than ever. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Get your tickets now and help us make Pride ‘26 one to remember! 🌟

Pre-Sale Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/2026QCPrideFestvial

05/24/2026

🎤 CALLING ALL LOCAL TALENT! 🎤

Our Emcee & Entertainment Director, Bentley Balenciaga, is thrilled to open up our stage to the incredible talent in our community during the Open Stage portion of the 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival!

Can you sing? Play an instrument? Spit some poetry? Or maybe you’ve been secretly perfecting those dance moves in the mirror?

This is your moment to shine, no red X’s, no Simon Cowell critique, just a supportive stage and a whole lot of love.

Here’s what you need to know:
🧑‍🎤 Saturday, June 6th: 2:00-3:30
🎶 Each act/performer is limited to 1 song or performance, 5 minutes max
📅 Sign-up starts 1 hour before Open Stage begins on Saturday
📍 See Bentley to get on the list
💾 All music must be on a flash drive in MP3 or MP4 format (our DJ is old school—no WiFi!)

Performers will be allowed in the backstage dressing area 30 minutes before Open Stage and must exit within 30 minutes after.

Let’s showcase the amazing, diverse talent we have right here in our community! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or this is your debut, we can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage.
Shine bright, show up, and show out!

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05/21/2026

Get your shirts ordered!!!!

Just over 2 weeks until Quad Cities Pride Alliance hosts their 2026 Pride Festival! We will be there all weekend helping to make sure that you get to show off your pride in style.

You can pre-order your Official Quad Cities Pride Festival Shirts RIGHT NOW on their apparel site quadcitiespride.deco-apparel.com so that you don't miss out.

05/18/2026

🎤✨ The stage is set and the talent keeps getting BIGGER! Please help us welcome the incredible, Aria B. Cassadine , to the @2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival 🌈

Known as “The ABC of Drag,” Aria B Cassadine is an internationally recognized drag performer, vocalist, and entertainer who captured audiences around the world as a finalist on the hit Paramount+ competition series Queen of the Universe. A former Miss Gay Black America winner, Aria brings powerhouse vocals, stunning glamour, and unforgettable performances to every stage she touches.

From Atlanta to Chicago and now to the Quad Cities, Aria is ready to bring the energy, artistry, and pride to this year’s festival! 🔥💃

Get your tickets now and don’t miss your chance to see this amazing performer live at Pride! 🏳️‍🌈✨

05/17/2026

Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), we stand together in support of the LGBTQIA+ community and continue the fight for equality, visibility, acceptance, and love. 🌈

No one should face discrimination, hate, or fear for simply being who they are. Today is a reminder that Pride is more than a celebration, it’s a movement rooted in courage, resilience, and community.

The Quad Cities Pride Alliance is proud to support and uplift LGBTQIA+ individuals across the Quad Cities and beyond. Together, we will continue creating spaces where everyone feels safe, seen, valued, and celebrated.

Be sure to join us on June 5-6 for the 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival

Be proud. Be loud. Be unapologetically YOU. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

05/17/2026

Ticket for the 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival are for SALE:

Quad Cities Pride Festival is a vibrant two-day celebration of love, diversity, and equality, bringing the community together for an unforgettable experience! 🌈✨ Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food, and family-friendly activities while supporting LGBTQIA+ pride in the Quad Cities. Joi...