NYC Police raided the predominately gay Stonewall Inn bar in typical harassment of the queer community. June is recognized internationally as Pride month, commemorating the Stonewall Uprising that occurred June 28, 1969, in New York City. The restaurant and bar are 21-and-older establishments. at Dat Creole Soul, 22341 Marine View Drive S (in the alley). The evening starts with a special event beginning at 5 p.m. Revelers will then toast the inaugural Waterland Pride events at the Quarterdeck in the Marina at 11 a.m. at Des Moines Beach Park.įollowing the run, participants can head to the DeNevea Designs booth at the Waterfront Farmers Market in the Des Moines Marina to pick up Pride T-shirts and flags and shop the market. In partnership with local organizations and businesses, Waterland Pride will kick off June 25 with a Rainbow Run, in conjunction with Des Moines Parkrun, held each Saturday at 9 a.m.
A local Des Moines group will sponsor the first-ever Waterland Pride Festival on Saturday, June 25, 2022, joining a growing list of cities in South King County recognizing their LBGTQIA+ citizens.
