Let Love Fly June 8 in Centennial Park

On Saturday, June 8, mega kites will soar above North Liberty’s Centennial Park. Come for awe-inspiring views, and information, activities and giveaways from LGBTQ organizations, affirming community groups and sponsors for a community celebration of love. Here’s all you need to know.

The five Ws

• Who: You! This is a free, all ages event.
• What: Mega kites soar above Centennial Park for a community celebration of love.
• Where: Centennial Park, 1565 St Andrews Drive
• When: Saturday, June 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Why: Love is love!

Free programming to look forward to

Throughout the duration of the event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Don’t miss these activities happening at specific times:

12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Meet & Greet with Alyssa Klinzing	LGBTQ influencer Alyssa Klinzing is on a mission is to promote queer visibility & diversify the media landscape. Alyssa recently competed against the banker in Season 1 of NBC’s hit Deal or No Deal Island, was crowned Miss Kansas in 2019, and together with her fianceé, Vega, partners with brands and companies that share their dedication to supporting LGBTQ+ storytellers. Alyssa will host a meet and greet at Let Love Fly from 12 to 1 p.m. Come take a picture and chat with Alyssa about her coming out journey and her experience on Deal or No Deal Island.
1:00 p.m. Yard Sign Distribution	Back by popular demand, “It’s a Matter of Pride North Liberty” yard signs will be distributed for free, as supplies last. City staff will begin handing them out at 1 p.m. from a tent near the rock playground. One sign per household, please. If you miss out on a free sign at the event, you may purchase one online for $25 from Alphagraphics.
1:15 p.m. Pride Month Proclamation	Mayor Hoffman will proclaim June as Pride month at 1:15 p.m. in front of the Let Love Fly marquee letters in the center of Centennial Park. We invite all event attendees to join for a group photo with the Mayor immediately following the proclamation signing.

What to bring

• Your camera!
• Lawn chairs and blankets to relax on while enjoying the sights.
• Your own kite to fly. A limited number of free kites will be handed out by the North Liberty Youth Council and kites will also be available for purchase from Great American Kites.
• Your wallet to purchase lunch from food and treat trucks or a picnic to enjoy with family and friends. A friendly reminder: alcohol is not allowed in city parks.
• A water bottle – we’ll have refill stations onsite.
• Your dog, if you’d like. They are welcome as long as they are on a leash and you clean up after them.

Food for purchase

• Da Flava Unit will offer tacos, jerk chicken and steak, pulled pork and macaroni and cheese.
• Hy-Vee will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, brats and chips.
• Moo Moo’s will have ice cream treats.
• Picnics are also welcome and encouraged. A friendly reminder: alcohol is not allowed in city parks.

How to get there and where to park

• Centennial Park is located between Kansas Avenue and Jones Boulevard at 1565 St Andrews Dr.
• Please park on the park’s paved lots or along nearby residential streets.
• Skip the car and walk, bike or roller blade to the park!

You also might be wondering

• Yes, portable toilets will be available during this event.
• Yes, dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash and you clean up after them.
• The use of tobacco, nicotine, vape and other electronic smoking devices are prohibited in North Liberty parks, trails and public recreation areas.

Who to thank

This event is part of the City Slate. The yearlong schedule of events is made possible by A2Z Heating & Plumbing, Centro, Inc, Collins Community Credit Union, The Eastern Iowa Airport – CID, Hills Bank, MidWestOne Bank, South Slope Cooperative, University of Iowa Health Care, Urban Acres Real Estate and Veridian Credit Union.

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Accessibility

We’re committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation at our events for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, please reach out to [email protected] or call (319) 626-5755.

More City Slate Fun

This event is part of the City Slate, a compilation of North Liberty’s largest and free city-produced events, with more than 30 events planned in 2024. Explore the schedule at northlibertyiowa.org/cityslate.

Help Build Centennial Park’s Next Stage

We’re committed to providing our residents and visitors opportunities to play in North Liberty, and we have big plans for Centennial Park. To help us add to and enhance our programming, please consider making a donation to Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign. When complete, Centennial Park will be home to the Centennial Center — a multipurpose indoor event space and connected outdoor stage — an open-air pavilion, expansive plaza spaces, a premier splash pad, wheelchair-accessible playground features, expanded parking and trails, restrooms and an honor garden. Learn more about the project, make a one-time donation or pledge financial support over multiple payments at northlibertyiowa.org/nextstage.