You can change this any time. Ideally some hopeful queers will find romance on stage, but if not, laughs, at least, are basically guaranteed. Terms of Use Hosts: Aleksa Manila 1:00 7:00 Ethylina Canne 2:00-4:00 Caesar Hart ~2-6PM, 12:00-1:00 The Other Side of Pride Eric Martin, 1:00-1:25 Seattle Ladies Choir, 1:25-1:30 Host Welcome, 1:30-1:35 Mayor Jenny Durkan, 1:35-1:45 Surprise UNION, 1:45-1:48 STONEWALL HISTORY MOMENT, 1:48-1:58 Fit For Pride, 1:58-2:10 Host Welcomes Ethylina Canne The Queen of Palm Springs, 2:10 -2:35 Varla Jean Merman, 2:35-2:45 Cheer Seattle, 2:45-2:48 STONEWALL HISTORY MOMENT, 2:48-2:58 SailorHank, 2:58-3:08 Whim Whim, 3:08 3:12 Sponsor thanks and hosts chatting STONEWALL HISTORY MOMENT, 3:12-3:35 The Purple Lemonade, 3:35-3:55 Jaimie Wilson, 3:55-4:00 Egan Orion Festival Focus STONEWALL HISTORY MOMENT, 4:00-4:05 Stonewall Focus, 4:05-4:30 Jinkx Monsoon, 4:30-4:35 AMP Feature, 4:35-4:55 AJA, 4:55-5:10 Mama Tits Judy Garland Tribute, 5:10-5:14 Sponsor Thanks (HOST) and STONEWALL HISTORY MOMENT, 5:14-5:44 LATIN X SHOWCASE, 5:44-5:59 Sponsor Thanks STONEWALL HISTORY MOMENT, 6:05-6:10 Vincent Dance Feature, 6:30-6:50 Xander Corbett. The following day, it hosts a Pride Parade Pre-game on the patio with rainbow Jell-o shots, drag queen Pride trivia, and free pup cups for furry friends. The states largest parade each year is the annual Seattle Pride Parade, returning this year for its 49th edition on June 25 with a Galactic Love theme. The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. It's year three of the PrideFest Red Dress takeover. This opportunity for a high school do-over comes courtesy local arts nonprofit Puckduction, which aims to center BIPOC and LGBTQ perspectives in cabaret, burlesque, and film. So in addition to the festival happening on Broadway, PrideFest and Three Dollar Bill Cinema will also be presenting an outdoor movie at the Capitol Hill Station Apartments Plaza at Denny/Broadway. Seattle's Pride Parade is the definition of a can't-miss eventit's a gargantuan gathering of over 200 participating groups, and 300,000 spectators will turn up to show off their sparkle. Terms of Use Kicking off at Cowgirls, Inc., the crawl includes stops at Good Bar, King Street Bar & Oven, The Comeback, and four more bars and restaurants. Jun 25 All proceeds from the 4K and 8K runs, departing from Seward Park at 9am, will go to LGBTQ advocacy nonprofits, with the lion's share of funds allocated to Peer Seattle. Hosted by local DJ Kween Kaysh and designed to center the Black, Brown, Indigenous community, it includes drinks by Gold Bar. (All ages; $55 to $125. Stay tuned for updates, including the full list of panelists. 509 Olive Way, Suite 305, Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-957-2234 Fax: 206-447-3388. Clean Sweep is an all volunteer event produced by the Capitol Hill Chamber and PrideFest. An All BIPOC Burlesque Festival, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. A partnership between the Capitol Hill Art Walk and PrideFest. Theyll also have food booths, nonprofit orgs, beer gardening, and three stages of live performers. 1221 E Pike St, Seattle; 206-906-9148; fb.me/e/nt8JPhlt4, The 2022 Seattle Dyke March invites queer women, dyke-identified people and allies to a march and rally with speakers, performers and more at 5 p.m. Free. Christian councillor who tweeted 'Pride is not a virtue but a sin' under investigation by Conservative HQ. Limited coat racks are available. Family Pride and Queer Youth Pride, at the Capitol Hill Station Plaza, give people of all ages the opportunity to celebrate together. Stay tuned for artist announcements! This event is sort of like if Seattle PrideFest got tangled up in Capitol Hill Block Party. Pride is about many things, and one of them is tasteful day drinking. This month, skip your regular haunt for a night and join this Pride-themed Bar Crawl, with a portion of the proceeds going to suicide prevention non-profit The Trevor Project. Best of all, its free. The creation of a fleet of "clones" underscores the pressure trans individuals face to pass as cis, and the protective insulation provided by anonymity. (21+; Tickets from $25 to $75.). The cost of a ticket gets a couple of free drinks at Cowgirls, and more specials and perks at the participating stops. Pride Night Out: A Chateau Drag Performance, Considering Matthew Shepard: A Choral Suite. THE W SEATTLE HAS A WHOLE WEEKEND OF EVENTS FOR LABOR DAYS PRIDE 2.0, but were highlighting Anita Spritzers Brunch Bonanza, a great refresher between the Saturday and Sunday programming of PrideFest. Yalla, the Capitol Hill Middle Eastern spot, loves to put on a belly dance show and it'll be holding a special Pride-themed one this Friday, June 23. Dates: Saturday and Sunday September 4-5, 2021 Location: Broadway, John to Roy Cost: Free Times 11am-7pm, 100% Local Talent During the pandemic, our local LGBTQIA+ artists struggled to stay afloat. SEATTLE Thousands of people gathered downtown Sunday for the 49th annual Seattle Pride Parade, donning outfits for this year's "galactic love" theme on a day of celebrating the LGBTQ . Please only register if you plan on showing up!). Follow Us The legendary Seattle PrideFest rally and party at Seattle Center, now in its 12th year. Taking Pride in Capitol Hill, formerly "Clean Sweep," is back! for a discount on June 24you're welcome. Sign up for our Community eNews by clicking here! Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra: Celebrating Pride! Trans Pride Seattle Visit for an important lesson in trans-allyship and the potency of hair to act as a vehicle for social justice.. On Sunday, theyre teaming up with KEXP to showcase a lineup of local spinners from the station. There are lots of places to party for Pride weekend on the Hill, but only one of them has the distinction of being one of the last lesbian bars on the West Coast. Please use this form to let us know about anything that violates our Terms of Use or is otherwise no good. Contact Date: Fri, June 23rd to Sun, June 25th; Time Varies. Seattle Red Dress Party 2019 will be Saturday, May 25 (Memorial Day Weekend)! The show starts at 8pm but come as early as 7pm to people-watch and grab a seat. There's a bunch of teenage drama, shade, and showtunes. Love is love, even in the deep blue sea. Union announces our annual Union Pride Block Party to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community! Past Event EverOut lists are a great tool for crafting weekend itineraries, curating restaurant recommendations for your out-of-town friends, and so much more! What better environment to pound cocktails and watch drag queens lip sync their hearts out than on a downtown rooftop? Seattle Pride is excited about more than just the Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26 to close out Pride Month. Pride brunch on June 25 is already sold out, but Saturday night and Sunday festivities are still open. BROADWAY John to RoyStreet Festival featuring beer gardens, restaurants, and two stages. Contact Just make sure to buy your tickets beforehandsome events, like Saturdays drag brunch, are already sold out. If throngs of glittery gays are your thing, this one's a no-brainer. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat. In reaction to feeling unseen by both the 2020 BLM protests and Seattle's Pride institutions, organizers created this BIPOC-centered celebration. Pride outfits are encouraged. The sheer quantity of events and the size of Seattles community also means theres something for people of every stripe on the Progress Pride flag. We would say it when we introduce them in a public setting. Set reminders to get alerted when events happen! A celebration of LGBTQ arts, culture, and Pride, on four stages. So lets not forget, amidst this month of joyous celebration, the ongoing fight for, The Cuff Complex and Queer/Bar owner Joey Burgess is throwing not just one, but two ragers. Queer folk who fall under the broad umbrella of "dyke-identifying" congregate on the streets of Capitol Hill for the 28th annual march (the past two years' pandemic weirdness excepted). Every third FridayThe proper way to celebrate Pride Month is, of course, with a little dancing. JR (Volunteer Park Amphitheater, free), Seattle Pride Parade 2023 Photoby Chris Schanz. PrideFest is a 501c3 non-profit organization. There will be American Sign Language interpreters at every stage, sober spaces for those who want to enjoy fun and creative nonalcoholic drinks in settings without alcohol, and food and beverage assistance for those in Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible seating. An All BIPOC Burlesque Festival. Help our Small Businesses Recover PrideFest hosts non-profits, arts and crafts vendors, as well as bringing in thousands of attendees to Broadway to enjoy the retail stores, restaurants, bars, and more. Free for all. So without further ado, heres a non-exhaustive list of everywhere you can spend your money, celebrate your gayness, and party till the wee hours this Pride Month in Seattle, Washington. Also, we're returning by popular demand to Saturday instead of Friday. YOU CAN STILL PICK UP A WRISTBAND AT STEVENS PASS FOR $22. Wildrose Pride, which has hosted acts like Brandi Carlile, Gossip, and Big Freedia in past years, is back with its multi-day festival featuring DJs, live music, and "sexy, kinky, interactive contests." Like Our Team PrideFest Seattle Center. At Century Ballroom, join the monthly OutDancing group for an evening of social dance hosted by owner Hallie Kuperman. thatsamee-commerce juggernaut as a corporate sponsor this year. We provide breakfast, lunch, and cleaning supplies and well tell you where you and your team will go. Tickets are sold on a sliding scale from $20 - $50. This year, the name of the game is Seachella: a celebration of the unique, eclectic, artistic, vibrant, summa time aesthetic of the Black & brown trans & queer community. Show up for performances by the likes of Miss Mojo, Saturn Risin9, Star Amerasu, and more. Location varies; seattlepridefest.org, Enjoy brunch and a show hosted by Anita Spritzer at 8:30 a.m., then walk outside after brunch to join the Seattle Pride Parade. This years parade also will include more accessibility features than in years past. This VIP mixer is on the roof of Batik and looks out at Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and Downtown Seattle. The joy and anticipation of coming together once again surrounds the return of the Seattle Pride Parade, so much so that the parades theme this year is family reunion. The 49th edition of the parade, known for attracting hundreds of thousands of colorfully dressed folks each year, will take place 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 25 in downtown Seattle. List 5900 Lake Washington Blvd., Seattle; runwalkwithpride.org, Join this pride event featuring music, food, arts, crafts and fun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. AV (FridaySunday, Capitol Hill), Kremwerk Pride Week The annual street fest fills several blocks of Capitol Hill with beer gardens, plentiful food options, and two live music stages, all free to attend. Submit an Event. Central Cinemas annual Totally Gay Singalong is a always a fun way to start the pride weekend fun, and this years happens June 22 and will be full of Divas, Drama, Hunks and Camp! Here are some popular events to check out in the food and drink scene, whether youre looking for somewhere to make a stop before the big parade or for Pride parties to celebrate all month long (listed chronologically). This event is sort of like if Seattle PrideFest got tangled up in Capitol Hill Block Party. From Judy to Gaga.. Trans and gender-diverse folks and allies should still show up for grassroots, radical community-building. Every Wednesday nightPioneer Square is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Seattle, and it should come as no surprise that said history is decidedly gay. Seattle Prides board of directors unanimously voted to not allow police insignia or uniforms within this years parade after receiving feedback from a community survey about police engagement, Marx said. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Throughout the week and month, numerous organizations host ticket events, ranging from celebrations of specific identities or communities to general weekend-long dance parties. 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; 425-954-5262; skandia-folkdance.org. MATT BAUME(Seattle Central College, free), Seattle Dyke MarchFor nearly 30 years, the Seattle Dyke March has celebrated all identities, with an aim to empower lesbians, queers, feminists, and the community as a whole. Queer/Pride Fest packs in headliners like Princess Nokia, Kim Petras, and a large ensemble of drag queens, including. The show, hosted by local drag performer Londyn Bradshaw, starts at 7 p.m. and will include performances by Dion Dior Black, Issa Man, DeJa Skye from season 14 of RuPauls Drag Race fame, and more. This year, Trans Pride Seattle celebrates its 10th anniversary during the festival at Volunteer Park Amphitheater on June 23, from 6 to 9:30 pm. Burien Pride is back in 2023 with 3 fun filled days! One of Seattle's most of-the-moment venues is going all out for Pride. Friday, June 24Now that all of your clothes from the early 2000s are cool again, why not dig them out of your storage unit and get dolled up for a night of dancing and drag? She's succeeded this yearby Princess Nokia, Kim Petras, and Iggy Azalea. With a wide variety of celebrations happening during Pride weekend (June 25 & 26), the organization hopes that the community will get out and have fun all weekend long. All proceeds from the 4K and 8K runs, departing from Seward Park at 9am, will go to LGBTQ advocacy nonprofits, with the lion's share of funds allocated toPeer Seattle. You can even invite your friends to contribute to your lists! Finally returning after a two-year hiatus, the colorful caravan will be moseying downFourth Avenue from Pike Street to the Space Needle. The countrys largest free Pride Festival happens over the course of two days, June 24 and 25, from noon to 8 pm, in two different locations, making sure that everyone has a chance to celebrate the community. 305 Harrison St., Seattle; takingblackpride.org, Elysian Brewing presents its annual pride party in its outdoor beer garden noon-10 p.m. with performances by RuPauls Drag Raceseason 14 winner DeJa Skye, DonnaTella Howe and more, with music, food and games. Be a SPONSOR of PrideFest Seattle Center. Seattle-based artistMolly Vaughan stages a performance art exhibition centered around the act of shearing volunteers' hair into identical styles. 2023 Cond Nast. Its the biggest Pride parade in the state by a landslide, and it swallows up downtown Seattle like a big, sweaty, rainbow-hued whale. Kick off Seattle's 49th annual Pride Month celebration at Pride in the Park, Seattle Pride's annual festival celebrating queer arts, music, performance and culture. stars including Seattle's own Bosco, reigning drag superstar Sasha Colby, Luxx Noir London, and Mistress Isabelle Brooks will goop and gag the crowd alongside local drag talent. PrideFest 1122 E Pike St (map) PrideFest is back at Seattle Center! JR (FridaySunday, Unicorn, Capitol Hill). Police officers are welcome to march but they must do so in plainclothes, so were trying to incorporate that concern from our community while still working with SPDs security as is required by our permit., [The parade] is really showing our allies and other folks in the Greater Seattle area that we have a very large LGBTQIA+ presence. Saturday, June 11Calling all cinephiles: The Beacon Cinemas Pride event this month features a double dose of queer film, starting with Shortbus at 3 pm and followed by Shakedown at 5:15 pm. QUEER ME OUT Up-close with the movers, shakers & boundary breakers who are pushing the LGBTQ+ movement forward. Be sure to stay for the after party at The Comeback. Outside of Queer/Bar, gaggles of queer icons will take the outdoor stage with music, drag, and burlesque performances. In October of 1998, Matthew Shepard, a young, gay student at the University of Wyoming in Laramie was kidnapped, severel Join Lake Washington Symphony Orchestra as we celebrate PRIDE! The organizers are very clear that, if you do decide to attend the march, you should know your rightsand if you decide to leave after the rally, that's fine, too! Cost: Free! There is some seating available but you'll want to prepare for sitting on the pavers in the Plaza. Use the calendar to select the date(s) you'd like to be reminded about, or choose All Event Dates to be reminded every time this event happens! Trivia teams will consist On Saturday, June 10th, see Seattle Cascades vs Los Angeles Aviators under the Space Needle! Broadway hits become half-hour drag-stravaganzas, and this months delight will be Sistah Act.. Let's get gay, people!! Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. Presented by Delta with support by the Broadway BIA. More information as we have it! For this years Queer Prom, get dressed up, bring a date (or find one there), and enjoy the show, which features the likes of Miss Indigo Blue, Bobby Higley, Celia Lipshutz, and Pu$$y Willow. With 200 groups marching and attendance projected to number in the hundreds of thousands, this could look like Pride of a pre-pandemic past. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project, a nonprofit that focuses on suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth. All ages. The panel will be moderated by Seattles own Aleksa Manila. Posting comments is now limited to subscribers only. Festivities start at 4 pm at Cowgirls Inc in Pioneer Square. Just like the regular art walk, but more queer! Link: Event Details Click Here! There was a problem with this request. Tuesday, June 14Featuring a full lineup of queer Asian comedians, this Pride-themed edition of the recurring Model Minority comedy show is, as always, produced by Stephanie Nam and hosted at The Royal Room in Columbia City. We are keeping close track of the Delta variant in our community and may end up having a fully masked event. Come celebrate Pride month and our LGBTQIA+ communities with us! Cond Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. The best DJ and drag talent from Seattle will join you on the mountain. Past Event Please enter a valid email and try again. We look forward to seeing you in person for PrideFest in 2023. Expect show tune sing-alongs, karaoke, a special Pride edition of Mimosas Cabaret, and drag shows from the likes of Ladie Chablis, Arson Nicki, and Skarlet Dior Black. But check out the weekend pass link below as there are great events Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the W Seattle. You have reminders set for these event dates: Are you sure you want to delete your reminder for. Local drag queens Kylie Mooncakes, Issa Man, Kara Sutra, and Dion Dior Black will provide the entertainment. We want everyone together, Marx said. This year, headliners Doss, Tygapaw, Miss Madeline, Jordana, and X3 Butterfly will share the stage with approximately a zillion other local DJs and performers. . This free event sets itself apart by promoting no fees, no fences, just Pride, and includes a march, rally, and events like the doggy drag costume contest and Pride putt putt.