JOMO Pridefest 2025

Join JOMO Pride Inc. for JOMO Pridefest, Southwest Missouri's Largest FREE 3-Day Pride Celebration, September 5- 7 in Downtown Joplin.

This year's event offers even more live music and performances, over 75+ vendors each day, free bingo, drag shows, theatre performances, and so much more.

Featuring top Billboard recording artist Thea Austin - voice of "Rhythm is a Dancer", David Hernandez, American Idol finalist, Anetra from RuPaul's Drag Race, and Cynthia Doll and Maxi Glamour from Boulet Brothers Dragula.

All events and shows are completely FREE to attend all 3 days.

Friday -
5 pm - Show Your Pride Rally - Main & 6th Street
7 pm - Pride Social - Blackthorn Pizza & Pub (raffles, snacks, live music)
9 pm - Pride Kick-off Drag Show - Blackthorn Pizza & Pub

Saturday -
11 am-9 pm - Pride Street Festival (between 4th and 6th Streets on Joplin Avenue)
21+ events after 9 pm

Sunday -
11 am-6 pm - Free Pride breakfast and Pride In the Park (Landreth Park)

Visit Jomopride.org for more information!"