Ames Pridefest Leaders Announce Festival Cancellation, Event Changes
In response to the ongoing challenges posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of the annual Ames Pridefest celebration have announced the annual street festival is cancelled for 2020. The organizers are continuing to work with their partners throughout Central Iowa to develop alternative programming in the coming months.
“While we won’t be hosting Ames Pridefest in its traditional format this Fall, we remain committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and celebratory environment to uplift all members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Ames,” said nicci port, Co-Chair of the Ames Pridefest Committee.
In a typical year, Ames Pridefest is an outdoor festival in downtown Ames, Iowa. The event usually showcases local food vendors, business and non-profit partners, family-friendly educational programming, and live performances.
“This was a tough decision to make, but we are looking forward to exploring new ways we can celebrate the Ames LGBTQIA+ community in the coming year,” said A Norman, Co-Chair of the Ames Pridefest Committee. “While the event will likely look much different this year, we will continue to engage with all stakeholders to evaluate other ways we can celebrate the progress we’re making as members of this community.”
Updates will be communicated as they are available on amespride.org or on the Ames Pride Facebook page.
“While we won’t be hosting Ames Pridefest in its traditional format this Fall, we remain committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and celebratory environment to uplift all members of the LGBTQIA+ community in and around Ames,” said nicci port, Co-Chair of the Ames Pridefest Committee.
In a typical year, Ames Pridefest is an outdoor festival in downtown Ames, Iowa. The event usually showcases local food vendors, business and non-profit partners, family-friendly educational programming, and live performances.
“This was a tough decision to make, but we are looking forward to exploring new ways we can celebrate the Ames LGBTQIA+ community in the coming year,” said A Norman, Co-Chair of the Ames Pridefest Committee. “While the event will likely look much different this year, we will continue to engage with all stakeholders to evaluate other ways we can celebrate the progress we’re making as members of this community.”
Updates will be communicated as they are available on amespride.org or on the Ames Pride Facebook page.
