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2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival
 
June 5-6, 2026

Schwiebert Riverfront Park • Rock Island, IL
Friday 5:00-11:00 pm • Saturday 12:00-11:00 pm

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The Quad Cities Pride Festival is a two-day vibrant celebration of

love, identity, and community, bringing together thousands each year

to honor and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

Filled with live entertainment, local vendors, and joyful connection,

it stands as a proud symbol of unity and inclusion

in the heart of the Quad Cities.

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ADMISSION

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DAY

PASS

$10

FRIDAY OR SATURDAY PASS

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WEEKEND

PASS

$15
FRIDAY OR SATURDAY PASS

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ALL-ACCESS

PASS

$20

WEEKEND PASS &
AFTER PARTY

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AFTER
PARTY

$5
PRE-PURCHASE PRICE           
                    

 

 

                   $10
                     AT THE DOOR

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JANE'S
PRIDE PASS

$10

PAY-IT-FORWARD TICKET FOR SOMEONE WHO MAY NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD ONE

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HEADLINE ENTERTAINMENT

MHI'YA IMAN LEPAIGE

Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige, better known as @queenofflipss, is a fierce Miami-based drag performer who flips the script with high-octane glamour, athletic precision, and unapologetic attitude, carving out her place as a standout on season 16 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and beyond.

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JANICE ROBINSON

Janice Robinson, the powerhouse voice behind Livin’ Joy’s iconic anthem “Dreamer,” is an unstoppable singer-songwriter who continues to inspire the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide with her message of love, resilience, and unapologetic authenticity.

AUNTIE HEROINE

Auntie Heroine is a bold and camp-forward drag performer from Rockford, Illinois, known as the runner-up on The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 6, who blends horror, comedy, drama, and glamour while championing the next generation of performers through her community work and under-21 drag spaces.

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DESSIE LOVE BLAKE

Dessie Love‑Blake is a dynamic drag artist and reigning titleholder (Miss Gay America 2024) whose bold fashion, electrifying performance energy, and unapologetic love for the LGBTQIA+ community shine across stage and social feed.

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With Host

BENTLEY
BALENCIAGA

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

5

FRIDAY

Gates Open: 5:00 pm

Schedule to be announced!

 

6

SATURDAY

Gates Open: 12:00 pm

Schedule to be announced!

 

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GROUPS AND ENTERTAINMENT

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BURLESQUE

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PERFORMANCE
GROUPS

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OPEN STAGE

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SOLOIST

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BANDS

Join host Bentley Balenciaga 
for PRIDE AFTER-PARTY

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Stay Tuned
for More
Information!

Interested in Performing at the 2026 Quad Cities Pride Festival?

Simply fill out this form to be put on our consideration list!

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Thank you to our Sponsors...
Together, we make the Quad Cities a more
COLORFUL place!

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