Pride on the Riverfront
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 • BURLINGTON, IA
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Symbolized by Burlington's iconic Great River Bridge, the spirit of our festivities is all about building bridges within our community. Founded on the values of respect, education, liberty, and advocacy, we invite you join us in supporting everyone's human right to love, safety, and self-expression.
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Cali Wilson is a singer/songwriter based in Nashville, TN, originally from Mount Pleasant, IA.
Music has been a major part of her life, growing up listening to her mother sing, she quickly gained an appreciation for all genres of music and began teaching herself guitar at 16, influenced by Missy Higgins, Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile, and Amy Winehouse.
Cali was featured on Radio Lia's nationally popular radio show as one of the Top 4 in the Big Break contest, released her first EP titled Love and War in October of 2016, and in 2019, made it to the Top 13 on NBC's The Voice where she performed live in front of millions on national tv, while being mentored by Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, and Blake Shelton.

Drawing from an array of influences ranging from hip-hop, indie-pop, to pop-punk, August Gonzalez refuses to be put into a box.
Whether it was collecting albums from artists like Green Day and Chiodos to Tupac and Kid Cudi, or writing parody songs and rap battling in school, August’s passion for music has been a significant presence in her life from an early age. In college she would discover the music-making program GarageBand and learn how to record herself, playing her freestyles and beats for anyone that would listen.
However, struggles with her identity and belief in her own ability would lead the Iowa native to being discouraged from making music through her early twenties. It wasn’t until 2018 that she would again be inspired by Logic’s “Freestyle Fridays”. Breaking a few years long hiatus, August began posting a freestyle of her own once a month on social media for two years, to positive feedback.
Then, in 2019, after getting a taste of the music business from a year-long stint at an independent record label, she decided to take the next step in her career.
Shortly before her first studio session with Brendan Carper (Five AM, LOVESBLIND) at the help as producer, her friend and former co-working Alicia reached out about a song they had written during their time at the label. This led to more songs co-written and then a project together called Ali & August, with their first EP “Vibes” released in September 2021, marking the first time August had made any of her music available for streaming.
Now August’s focus is on her solo work, which has started with critical acclaim.
The music video for her first single “SEE TMRW” (featuring Jay Wetterling of Manhattan Blockade) received nominations for Cinematography and Editing (Short Form) at the Iowa Motion Picture Association Awards, winning an Award of Achievement in the latter category.
When asked about what the future means for her art: “…I want to create all types of music and work with different artists and just make magic together. Music is therapy for me, and I want to be able to share that with the world.”
With her upcoming pop-punk EP, “Anxious FM” set to release in 2023, she hopes to accomplish that goal!

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Upcoming 2SLGBTQ+ Events

Wicked Queens
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Doors: 8pm

PFLAG Meeting
Mount Pleasant, IA
Join this free, monthly meeting open to the public!
For more information and location, please contact pflagmountpleasant@gmail.com

Diversity Conference
Indian Hills University
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Explore how embracing diverse identities can lead to unity and powerful growth. Keynote by Jamal White, a transformational HR leader, who will share insights on how diversity in both personal and professional spheres creates meaningful change.
Transgender Realities
Whipple Auditorium
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CR Pride invites you to an insightful Transgender Realities panel discussion on March 29 at 1:00 PM at Whipple Auditorium, Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library.
Let’s come together to uplift and empower the trans community. Mark your calendars, invite a friend, and be part of this important conversation!

Family & Friends of Dorothy
The Broom Closet
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Looking to give or receive additional support? Join this monthly free support group for LGBTQ+ members and allies.

The Governor's Conference on LGBTQ Youth
Prairie Meadows Conference Center Altoona, IA
More information coming soon!

Quad Cities Pride
Friday, June 6th - Saturday 7th
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The Quad cities unite in Rock Island to celebrate pride!

Capital City Pride
Friday, June 6 - Sunday, June 8th
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Attend Iowa's largest pride celebration in our capital city! With multiple stages, events, and spaces, everyone is sure to have a fantastic time.

Riverside Pride
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Show up for Fort Madison's annual pride celebration filled with vendors, music, and free drag performances.
Iowa City Pride
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Celebrate pride in downtown Iowa City at their annual vendor fair and parade!
Pride in the Park
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Crapo Park Band Shell
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Pride in the Park is back! Rain or shine, celebrate LGBTQ+ equality with a family friendly event.

Pride on the Riverfront
Saturday, June 28th
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Come celebrate with a parade down Jefferson Street and riverfront festival full of vendors, food, and entertainment! Plus the Pride After Dark Drag Show for those 21+

Pride After Dark
Saturday, June 28th 8-11pm
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Cokeena Addiction has planned a night full of bombastic queens, gag-worthy performances, and absolute absurdity! Tickets, 21+ ID, and clear bag policy compliance required to enter.

Dubuque Pride Rally
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Join the 2nd annual pride rally to celebrate the end of Pride month. Hear from local affirming faith and community leaders and be inspired for the future.

Cedar Rapids Pride
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Health & Wellness Conference
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This inclusive event welcomes all those involved in LGBTQ health, including healthcare professionals, mental health practitioners, and healthcare support staff. Physicians, therapists, social workers, dentists, physical therapists, community health workers, and medical students are all invited to participate.