Pride Month is almost upon us, and with that comes plenty of opportunities for community and fun. Across Washington, there will be events throughout the summer, from Pride parades to learning opportunities. Have a look at the festivities highlighted here and go have some fun this month!
May 31
Snohomish Pride
May 31—June 1
Snohomish Pride is a two-day weekend festival with lots of activities for all ages, including family picnic, Pride parade, and drag shows. For more information, visit https://www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org/snohomishpride
June 1
Paws and Pride Dog Walk
9:30am—1pm
Bring your pup to this unique event and take a stroll around Bellevue Downtown Park, or grab a brew from the beer garden and watch a drag show unlike anything you've seen before. This year will also feature the unveiling of Bellevue's first creative pavement treatment.
Registration is free; however, donations are accepted and will go to Seattle Humane in Bellevue and Lambert House. To register, go to https://www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/paws-and-pride-dog-walk
Pine Street Pride
11am—3pm
Centralia will host its fourth annual Pride festival at Pine Street Plaza. This kid-friendly event will have activities, crafts, and entertainment throughout the day. For more information, visit https://lewiscountypride.org/events
Mariners Pride Jersey Night
The Seattle Mariners are celebrating Pride all month long, kicking it off with an exclusive Pride jersey fans can receive through an online promotion. For more information or to buy tickets, go to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/pride
Pride in the Park
12pm—7pm
Kick off Pride Month in Seattle with Pride in the Park, a fun, family-friendly event with plenty of things to do and see. Enjoy the variety of performances, Queer vendors, and teen space. To see a full lineup, visit https://seattlepride.org/events/pride-in-the-park-2024
White Center Pride Street Festival
11am—11pm
Celebrate the 5th annual White Center Pride Street Festival all day, with performances, food, a beer garden, over 100 LGBTQ+ vendors, and more! Wristbands are available for purchase ahead of time, which come with discounts on food and drinks and preferred seating. For more information or to buy a wristband, visit https://www.whitecenterpride.org/2024-pride-street-festival
Taking Pride in Capitol Hill
9am—1pm
Join members of the LGBTQIA+ community at the Plaza at Connection on Broadway and Denny (the northwest corner of Cal Anderson Park) for a fun event to clean up the neighborhood and share a meal together. Free T-shirts are first-come, first-served! To register, visit https://www.seattlepridefest.org/schedule/2024/6/1/taking-pride-in-capitol-hill
June 2
Run and Walk with Pride
9am
Seattle Frontrunners will host a running and walking event to raise money for Peer Seattle. Participants can chose 4k or 8k and will receive a Brooks running shirt. Virtual participation is also available for those who prefer not to gather. To register and learn more, visit https://runsignup.com/Race/WA/Seattle/RunWalkwithPride
June 7
Astoria Pride
Various times
Astoria Pride weekend involves numerous activities for all ages, from a pub crawl to Pride in the park. The Pride Gayla will return for its ninth year on Saturday night, with a full evening of entertainment and fun. Then relax Sunday morning at the Pride Brunch. For a full list of events and to buy tickets, go to https://astoriaoregonpride.org/astoria-pride-2024-events
Burien Pride
Various times
Three full days of fun in downtown Burien! Activities will include a street dance party, an all-day street festival, and drag queen bingo and brunch. For more information, go to https://www.burienpride.com
June 7—9
Spokane Pride
This three-day celebration kicks off on June 7, with a parade; live performances happen on June 8 at Riverfront Park. There will be activities for all ages, with a dedicated Youth Zone and Spark Pride Kids Zone.
"Our events tie a large portion of our community together," said Matthew Danielson, executive director of Spokane Pride. "We are using Pride to revivify and create new cultural institutions that make our community more connected and a better, happier place to call home, and promote health and well-being with our vaccine clinics and health outreach activities."
For more information, visit https://www.spokanepride.org/pride2024
June 8
Chelan Pride
Various times
The third annual Chelan Pride in Riverwalk Park will feature live music, vendors, a beer garden, and youth activities. If you're looking to experience the area's iconic wine scene, the Pour Out the Love wine tour will take you through Chelan and Manson. For more details, visit https://chelanpride.org
Lake Stevens Pride
Various times
Pride on the Lake is back with food trucks, vendors, live music, and workshops. It's guaranteed to be an unforgettable weekend! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/165547916337045
Olympic Pride
11am—4pm
Port Townsend will celebrate Pride in style at Pope Marine Park, with over 40 booths and entertainment for all ages. A full schedule of events is coming soon. For more information, visit https://theproductionalliance.org/events/pride
Woodinville Pride
12pm—4pm
The third annual Woodinville Pride will take place at Wilmot Gateway Park, promising a fun afternoon filled with performances by various artists, ranging from drag shows to poetry. Over 50 vendors will also be present, featuring art, community support, and much more. For more information and to see a full lineup of performances, visit https://woodinvillepride.org
Yakima Pride
12pm—6pm
Have you ever wanted to see a 130-foot Pride flag? Then you can't miss Yakima Pride, a full day of fun, including a parade, live entertainment, food, and many vendors to explore. For those 21+, there is also an after-party starting at 8 p.m. with music, drag performances, and drinks. To learn more, visit https://www.yakimapride.org/about
June 9
SnoValley Pride
11am—3pm
Carnation will hold its second annual Pride Picnic at Tolt Commons, a fun, family-friendly event with live music and crafts. There will be food provided, including vegan options, catered by the Carnation Cafe.
"SnoValley Pride is breaking the stereotype that rural areas aren't welcoming to our LGBTQ+ residents, visitors, and allies!" said founder Gregory Jamiel. "We want people who come to our picnic to feel safe, seen, and welcomed in one of the most beautiful and relaxing places in the Seattle area."
For more information, visit https://snovalleypride.com/pride-picnic-2024
Monroe Pride
12pm—4pm
The Monroe Equity Committee will host the fourth annual Monroe Pride at Skykomish River Park. Vendors, live entertainment, and games are just a few of the things to look forward to. To learn more, visit https://www.monroeequitycommunity.org/pride2023
June 13
Mariners Pride T-Shirt Night
Celebrate Pride at a Mariners game, with a special limited-edition T-shirt. To purchase tickets, go to https://www.mlb.com/mariners/tickets/specials/pride
June 15
Everett Pride
11am—2am
Join community members in Everett for a fun day of events. On Wetmore Avenue, explore the block party, featuring food trucks, vendors, and "the Gayest Car Show.: After that, there are three after-parties to attend, including an all-ages happening at Bayside Cafe and two 21+ events. For more information, visit https://www.everettpride.org
June 20
Pride Beyond Borders - Whidbey Institute
7pm
Hosted by presenters from Outreach International, this event looks into the status of LGBTQIA+ rights across the world. It's free but requires registration to ensure that everyone can be accommodated. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/2024Pride
June 22
South Whidbey Pride
Starting at 12pm
March through Langley to the South Whidbey Community Center for a fun afternoon of entertainment, games, vendors, and food! There will also be a special address by Ebo Barton from the Washington State LGBTQ Commission. For more information, visit https://www.southwhidbeypride.org/parade-and-celebration-1
Wenatchee Pride
11am—9pm
Head to Memorial Park in downtown Wenatchee for a fun day of live entertainment, food, vendors, and the "Queer" Garden. For more information, go to https://www.wenatcheepride.org
June 28
Trans Pride Seattle
5pm—10pm
Hang out and celebrate with fellow Trans people at Volunteer Park and enjoy the resource fair and many live performances and music. This is an all-ages event; masks are required. For more information or accessibility questions, visit https://transprideseattle.org
June 29
PrideFest Capitol Hill
12pm—8pm
Celebrate 50 years of Pride at Cal Anderson Park on Capitol Hill, featuring a variety of food, vendors, and family programming and three stages of talent all day long. For a full schedule, visit https://www.seattlepridefest.org/schedule/2024/6/29/pridefest-capitol-hill
June 30
Beaverton Pride
11am—5pm
Beaverton Pride returns for its seventh year for a day full of fun activities and entertainment. With performances by Blonde Neon and Sir Cupcake's Queer Circus, it's sure to be a great experience. For a full lineup, visit https://www.pridebeaverton.org
Seattle Pride Parade and PrideFest
11am—8pm
Join your community as Seattle celebrates 50 years of Pride! The parade kicks off in Westlake Park and travels up 4th Avenue toward Seattle Center, where hundreds of vendors, food and drink options, and live entertainment await. For a full schedule, visit https://www.seattlepridefest.org/schedule/2024/3/28/pridefest-seattle-center
July 1
Rainier Pride Night, Tacoma
Enjoy baseball and Pride at Rainier Pride Night. Tickets include a free Pride shirt. Part of the proceeds go to Oasis Youth Center in Tacoma. To purchase tickets, go to https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/RPrideNight
July 6
Bellingham Pride
July 6—7
Bellingham will host two days of special events to celebrate Pride, including a family picnic, an all-ages dance, and the Bellingham Pride Parade!
"From its humble beginnings consisting of six to eight 'pop-up' day shades in Fairhaven Park in 2002, Pride in Bellingham celebrates 22 years," said Betty Desire of Bellingham Pride. "Twenty thousand 'Hamsters joined in the revelry of Pride 2023, and we are well on the way to surpassing that attendance this year!"
For more information, including a list of all the Pride-themed events in Bellingham during June and July, visit https://prideinbellingham.org/2024-events
July 13
Tacoma Pride Festival
12pm—6pm
Tacoma Pride Festival is back and filling the streets with entertainment, food, and vendors. For those 21+, there is also a block party at the Mix, with DJs and drag performances. To learn more, visit https://tacomapride.org/prideevents
July 20
Kitsap Pride
Time TBD
Save the date! Kitsap Pride is back at the county fairgrounds on July 20. More information to follow; check https://kitsappride.org for updates.
Portland Pride
July 20—21
Portland will host multiple Pride events, including the Waterfront Festival, the Trans Pride March, an alcohol-free Pride party, the Portland Dyke March, the Pride Parade, and Gaylabration, a 21+ dance party. To learn more, visit https://portlandpride.org/2024-portland-pride-official-events
August 16
Grays Harbor
August 16—17
Kick off Grays Harbor Pride with a free all-ages dance, then come back the next day for the Pride Festival. Enjoy vendors, food, and family-friendly entertainment. Stay into the evening for the free drag show! For more information, visit https://opghc.com