
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


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.

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.

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.

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.


With Host
BENTLEY
BALENCIAGA

GROUPS AND ENTERTAINMENT

BURLESQUE

PERFORMANCE
GROUPS

OPEN STAGE

SOLOIST

BANDS

Join host Bentley Balenciaga
for PRIDE AFTER-PARTY

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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