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Show your Pride in Downtown Seattle
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Happy Pride Month! As the home of a robust LGBTQIA+ community, Seattle is showing up with a vibrant calendar of events to celebrate. Here are some of the can’t-miss Pride celebrations happening in and around downtown Seattle this June.
Hot Rat Summer Outdoor Arts Festival
- June 13-July 2
- Various locations
If you loved last year’s viral “Hot Rat Summer” mosaic, don’t miss this free art installation featuring works by trans artists, a new mosaic from the anonymous artist behind the original piece, a fashion show, drag performances, flash tattoos and more.
The Big O-lympic Drag Show & Brunch
- June 21
- Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Come dressed to impress and enjoy dazzling drag performances and a lavish brunch buffet at the Fairmont’s annual high-energy drag brunch.
- June 27
- Broadway and Cal Anderson Park
PrideFest transforms Broadway and Cal Anderson Park into a free (and family-friendly) street fair, packed with multiple stages, works from local artists and more to unofficially kick off Pride weekend.
- June 27
- Waterfront Park
Uplift and celebrate Seattle’s Indigenous LGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit communities at this free festival, featuring more than 20 performers, unique food and beverage offerings and an artist market.
- June 27
- Climate Pledge Arena
Show your colors at Seattle Storm’s annual Pride game, featuring activations around the concourse and a specialty Pride merch collection designed by Seattle-based artist Monyee Chau.
- June 28
- Westlake Park to Seattle Center
As the largest Pride parade in Washington, the weekend’s main event will feature more than 250 groups of queer activists, small businesses, nonprofits and allies (including DSA/MID!)
- June 28
- After the parade, head to Seattle Center for one of the biggest free Pride festivals in the US, featuring vendors, live performances and activities for all ages.
Pride Night at Seattle Mariners
- June 29
- T-Mobile Park
Baseball fans can take advantage of a special ticket offer to score an exclusive Mariners-themed Pride t-shirt Mariners’ annual Pride Night.
Our local soccer teams are getting in on the fun later this summer, too – check out the Seattle Reign Pride Night on August 14, and the Sounders’ Pride Match on August 16.
Whether you’re attending the parade, exploring PrideFest, supporting local businesses or simply showing up in solidarity, downtown Seattle offers opportunities to celebrate Pride and connect with community all month long. Happy Pride, Seattle!