Quad Cities Pride Alliance

06/12/2026

🌈 A Heartfelt Thank You to the Quad Cities Pride Alliance Board of Directors 🌈

As the excitement of another incredible Quad Cities Pride Festival begins to settle, we want to take a moment to recognize the dedicated volunteers who make it all happen.

Behind every vendor booth, entertainment act, sponsor partnership, community outreach event, flag installation, meeting, email, and late-night planning session are 8 PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS serving on the Quad Cities Pride Alliance Board of Directors.

These individuals give countless hours throughout the year, not for recognition, but because they believe in creating a stronger, more inclusive Quad Cities where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and celebrated. They balance careers, families, and personal commitments while working tirelessly to bring Pride to our community.

The festival may only last a weekend, but the work behind it happens year-round.

To our Board of Directors: thank you for your leadership, your dedication, your vision, and your unwavering commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community. Your hard work created a weekend filled with joy, connection, visibility, and pride for thousands of people.

💜 If you see one of our board members, be sure to thank them for everything they do to make Pride possible.

Together, they prove that a small group of dedicated volunteers can make a tremendous impact.

🏳️‍🌈 Thank you, QCPA Board of Directors. We couldn't do it without you.

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06/12/2026

🌈💦 Don't miss out on tonight's PRIDE POOL PARTY - Adult Swim Night at WHITEWATER JUNCTION! 💦🌈

The weather is looking great, and we're ready for an evening of fun, music, swimming, and community. Pre-registration is highly encouraged to save time at check-in and secure your spot before we reach capacity.

Grab your friends, bring your pride, and get ready to make a splash with us tonight!

🏊‍♂️ Register now before it's too late: https://bit.ly/WWJPrideSwimNight
📅 Tonight
📍 Whitewater Junction Aquatic Center | Rock Island

We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🌈✨

06/11/2026

🌈 THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! 🌈

The 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival would not have been possible without the incredible businesses, organizations, and community partners who stand with us in support of love, inclusion, and equality.

Because of your generosity and commitment, thousands of people were able to come together this past weekend to celebrate authenticity, community, and Pride right here in the Quad Cities. Your support helps create a safe, welcoming, and joyful space where everyone can be seen, valued, and celebrated.

From all of us at the Quad Cities Pride Alliance, thank you for believing in our mission and investing in a stronger, more inclusive community for all.

💜 Please join us in showing some love to these amazing sponsors by supporting their businesses and organizations throughout the year!

Quad City Arts
Old National Bank
The Project of the Quad Cities
Green Counseling Services
ICONS MARTINI
The Satanic Temple Iowa
Rock Island Kiwanis Club
Nature's Treatment Illinois
Mediacom
Gas & Electric Credit Union
BankOrion
Doris & Victor Day Foundation
Dignity Memorial

🏳️‍🌈 Together, we are building a community where everyone belongs.

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06/10/2026

🌈🏊‍♂️ Don't Miss Out | Pride Pool Party is Almost Here! 🏊‍♀️🌈

The countdown is on for one of Pride Month's coolest events! Join us at Whitewater Junction for an evening of swimming, music, laughter, and community at our PRIDE POOL PARTY - Adult Swim Night at WHITEWATER JUNCTION .

☀️ Float in the pool
🎧 Enjoy music from our DJ
🍹 Grab a drink and relax
🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate Pride with friends old and new

🎟️ Pre-registration is just $10, but prices increase to $20 at the door, so don't wait to reserve your spot!

📅 June 12 | 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 Whitewater Junction Aquatic Center
⚠️ Must be 21+ to attend

Register today and get ready for an evening of fun, friendship, and Pride under the summer sky!

🔗 https://bit.ly/WWJPrideSwimNight

06/10/2026

We were honored to accept the proclamation for Pride Month from the City of Rock Island Government and Mayor Harris!

🏳️‍🌈Mayor Ashley Harris issued a proclamation during Monday night's City Council meeting recognizing June as Pride Month. The proclamation was accepted by Nate Berthoud, Brent Smith-Gleason and Daniel Gleason of the Quad Cities Pride Alliance, who said nearly 4,000 people attended Pride Fest over the weekend in Schwiebert Park. "We'd like to thank the City for partnering with us as well as Downtown Rock Island," Daniel Gleason said. "We have donated 80 flags for downtown and we'll continue to grow that so we can paint the downtown in rainbows during Pride Month."

The proclamation reads in part, "The Le***an, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Q***r plus (LGBTQ+) communities of Rock Island are an integral part of the vibrant culture and climate of Rock Island. The diverse LGBTQ+ community continues to contribute to the widespread academic, economic, artistic and social spheres within and around our greater community.

"The month of June was designated as Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which occurred in June of 1969 and are generally recognized as the catalyst of the LGBTQ+ rights movement. The City of Rock Island remains committed to protecting the civil rights of LGBTQ+ communities as the power and purpose of this iconic event proved vital in our unified effort to forge a more open and just society."

06/07/2026

Add it to your calendars…

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Preview of Day one from our amazing official photographer Nat20 Photography!!! More to come!

06/07/2026

What an incredible Pride weekend! 🌈✨

On behalf of the Quad Cities Pride Alliance, THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival such a tremendous success.

To our attendees, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, community partners, public safety personnel, and supporters, thank you for showing up, celebrating, and creating a welcoming space where everyone could be seen, valued, and proud of who they are.

This weekend was filled with joy, love, visibility, and community. From the festival grounds to unforgettable performances, every moment was made possible because of the people who believe in building a stronger, more inclusive Quad Cities.

Pride is more than a weekend, it’s a celebration of our community, our history, and our future. We are grateful for every person who joined us and helped make this year’s festival one to remember.

Thank you for celebrating with us. Thank you for supporting our mission. Thank you for being part of the Quad Cities Pride family.

We’ll see you again next year! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜