Iowa City Today

The City has announced road closures for the Iowa City Pride festival and parade on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Road closures will begin at 6 a.m. Saturday to allow festival vendors to set up. The following roads will be closed: 

• Linn Street from Iowa Avenue to the Linn Street alley just north of the Iowa City Public Library.
• Washington Street from Clinton to Linn streets.

On-street parking will not be allowed on these streets starting at 6 a.m. until the festival has ended late Saturday night. 

Parade route details

The Pride parade will begin at noon at College Green Park, and will use the following route:

• North on Johnson Street, starting at College Green Park
• West on Iowa Avenue
• South on Dubuque Street
• East on Washington Street
• South on Linn Street
• East on College Street, ending at College Green Park

On-street parking along the parade route will not be allowed from 6 a.m. Saturday until after the parade ends, around 1 p.m. The exit to Clock Tower Parking Ramp will be closed at noon until the parade passes. 

For more information about Iowa City Pride, the festival, and parade, visit iowacitypride.org. 

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