Gay culture has reached a new freedom with the development of new activities and gay prides. Capital City pride at De Moines, lowa marks a new dimension of gay pride. It is one of the major centres of west which has profoundely accepted gay culture and offered social space for the transsexual persons. Des Moines located in the state of Idaho in US celebrated a gay pride called Rejoice for 3 days with glory from 12th June 2009 to 24th June 2009. The pride celebration is accompanied by a gay parade which marks the beginning of the occasion.

The main objective of this gay pride occasion is to deliver and increase the acceptance of gay culture, their activities and bring to light the lesbian and bisexual community. The Des Moines is an urban area with all sorts of fascinations and amusements. The city and the authority has always been cooperative of the gay community and gay culture. The pride week is celebrated with dance activities, music and other events at the gay pubs and night clubs. During these days, the city welcomes the gay community from round the world and creates an ambience where they can enjoy amongst their own.