Events for June 4, 2022

SEATTLE PRIDE IN THE PARK Sat June 4, Volunteer Park After two years in cyberspace, we are back in person to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month.  This free-to-attend event will feature a can’t-miss lineup of local LGBTQIA+ performances co-curated in partnership with Taking B(l)ack Pride, activities, food trucks, an alcohol garden, non-profit booths and much more. Headlining this year’s event is Fly Moon Royalty, Seattle-based duo comprised of vocalist, Adra Boo and DJ Mike Illvester. The festivities will be hosted by emcees Goddess Briq House, a Seattle-based burlesque performer and Ceasar Hart, a local-favorite Drag King performer. Seattle Pride in the Park is open to all ages with family events available throughout the day including Drag Queen Storytime with Cookie Couture. Info https://www.seattlepride.org/events/save-the-dates-cant-miss-pride-month-events

WHATCOM YOUTH PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL Sat June 4, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bellingham High School, Cornwall and Halleck, Bellingham, WA 98225 Admission: Free! The Whatcom Youth Pride Coalition proudly presents the 2022 Youth PRIDE Parade and Festival - back in-person this year! This is an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ youth and youth allies to walk together through a short parade route while the community stands along the sidelines and cheers them on! The parade culminates in a festival at Bellingham High School where there will be tables for LGBTQIA+ affirming community organizations to share their resources, youth maker space, music and performances, and food trucks! Info https://www.bellingham.org/eventdetail/24573/whatcom-youth-pride-parade-and-festival or https://www.whatcomyouthpride.com/wyp-2022

OLYMPIA'S ANNUAL CAPITAL CITY PRIDE Sat June 4. 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Port Plaza, Olympia The theme is Resilience & Brilliance. “The Olympia City Council read a proclamation on May 24 recognizing June as Pride Month, and recounting Olympia's history as a safe place for the queer community. The proclamation states that Olympia was the first small city in Washington to have a Pride celebration outside Seattle, and it's been celebrating now for 31 years.”