River City Pride Festival

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Celebrate at the 7th Annual River City Pride Festival as we return to the Peoria RiverFront on Saturday, July 18, 2026, for a full day of community, visibility, entertainment, and celebration!

Enjoy 120+ vendors, delicious food, community resources, live music, drag performances, the Kings Show, Peoria Fashion Week, Drag Wars, the Chicago Spirit Brigade, and an exciting evening headliner show. Meet RuPaul's Drag Race star Nini Coco and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars contestant Kennedy Davenport during a special meet & greet and more!

This year we're also proud to feature a Traveling LGBTQ+ History Wall, an interactive exhibit highlighting key moments, people, and milestones that have shaped the LGBTQ+ community in Central Illinois and beyond.

Bring the whole family! Our Positive Health Solutions Family Zone features activities throughout the day, including Disney Princesses, magic shows, face painting, balloon artists, inflatables, crafts, carnival games, drag story hour, and more—making River City Pride a celebration for all ages.

Hosted by Peoria Proud, River City Pride brings together LGBTQIA+ people, families, friends, allies, local organizations, artists, performers, vendors, and community members from across Central Illinois. As Peoria Proud's largest annual fundraiser, every ticket and purchase helps fund year-round programs that advance our mission through advocacy, education, and social outreach—making a lasting impact long after the festival ends.