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Independent electronic-pop-rock musician Bonne Finken performs at Ames Pridefest on Saturday. The annual LGBTQ+ festival brought in more than 2,000 guests this year.

Photos: Thousands turn out for Pridefest

by Deni Chamberlin, August Anderson and Julianna Chiappetta
Published October 15, 2025
More than 2,000 people gathered in downtown Ames on Saturday for the city's Pridefest. The annual celebration hosted businesses, live music performances, and LGBTQ+ pride-related activities for Ames locals to celebrate pride on the corner of Fifth Street and Douglas Avenue.