It includes buildings that were a part of the East Des Moines Auto Row.

[4] Many of the structures stand today as homes to eateries, boutique shops, and loft-style housing.

[5] National Register of Historic Places individual listees within the neighborhood include: East Village has a "strong, independent scene".

Iowa's first-in-nation caucuses makes the state significant for politicians courting LGBT support.

The presidential candidates who appeared at the 2019 festival include Beto O'Rourke, John Delaney, Kirsten Gillibrand, Marianne Williamson, Andrew Yang, Jay Inslee, Bernie Sanders, and Tim Ryan.