Photos: CR Pride returns to NewBo in Cedar Rapids

CR Pride hosted its four festival and parade in Cedar Rapids

Jul. 12, 2025 6:04 pm, Updated: Jul. 17, 2025 4:18 pm

Marion Alliance for Racial Equity’s co-leader Ana Clymer hands out candy during the CR Pride Festival parade at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

CR Raqs' dancer Tamara performs during the CR Pride Festival parade at the NewBo Market. Raqs was presented by ShariBellydance.(Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Dances With Scissors performer Thessa Miro dances during the CR Pride Festival parade at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell gives a speech with fellow city council members Dale Todd (left) and Ashley Vanory (center) as well as CR Pride President Corey Jacobson during the CR Pride Festival at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. During the speech, O’Donnell highlighted the importance of diversity and inclusion for the city of Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Cedar Raptor member Chanelle Thomas and her daughter Lavander Thomas walk through the pride parade during the CR Pride Festival at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church members Kathy Rickertsen (left) and Jillsa Claye pet Vivki Noah’s dog, Mia, during the CR Pride Festival at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Through the festival, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church booth offered water and treats for dogs. This year was the fourth Pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Satanic Temple of Iowa member Mortimer Adramelech yells “Hail Pride” during the CR Pride Festival parade at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Community members offer “Free Mom Hugs” to bystanders at the parade during the CR Pride Festival at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Dances With Scissors performer Stacy Carnes dances during the CR Pride Festival parade at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Valerie’s French Cooking employee Kevin Tudela places a strawberry muffin inside a bag during the CR Pride Festival inside the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Tudela said he came to the U.S from France four years ago because he saw the business online, and wanted to bake for them. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Zebra Finch Macaroons employees Sam Williams (left) and Hayden Froehlich set up their booth before the CR Pride Festival inside NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Williams said he started baking macarons because he wanted a challenge. He added that he began selling macarons in NewBo City Market. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

UFG Insurance employee Rachel Manders zip ties a transgender pride flag to her booth before the CR Pride Festival at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Pigott employees Stacy D’Amico (left) and Emily Berkhoudt hang up a banner that says “Happy Pride” before the CR Pride Festival at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)

Himari Wattson, 12, (right) dressed as her persona “Eclipse” hands out candy to Noah Cook, 11, and Malea Bousman, 10, during the CR Pride Festival parade at the NewBo Market in southeast Cedar Rapids on Saturday. This year was the fourth pride festival in Cedar Rapids. (Elizabeth Wood/The Gazette)