6 Pride Month Events Happening In Seattle You Should Know About
Pride Month, celebrated every June, commemorates the Stonewall Riots of 1969, a pivotal event in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. On June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City, sparking spontaneous protests and clashes that lasted for days. These events galvanized the LGBTQ+ community and ignited a broader movement for civil rights. The first Pride March took place a year later in 1970, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall uprising. Over the decades, Pride Month has grown into a global celebration featuring parades, events, and activities that honor the history, achievements, and ongoing struggles of the LGBTQ+ community, promoting visibility, acceptance, and equality.
With Pride Month officially upon us, we wanted to give you 6 Pride events happening around Seattle this month you should know about:
June 2nd, Pride Columbia City Beat Walk at Rainier & Ferdinand St
About the event: We are back for our 2nd ANNUAL PRIDE Beatwalk BLOCK PARTY, Hosted by the Community Leader, Deaunte Damper, of B.U.I.L.D 206! Meet us on Rainier & Ferdinand St at 4pm! Check out the awesome lineup, being DJ'd by the LEGENDARY Riz Rollins!
June 8th, Black Trans Comedy Showcase at Siff Cinema Egyptian
About the event: Join us for another night of laughter, community, and resistance at Lavender Rights Project’s Black Trans Comedy Showcase 2024 fundraiser! As we begin to kick off this pride season, we are reminded of how acts of resistance have always existed alongside the joys of communion on this quest toward liberation.
Be with us on this night of conjuring joy, community building, and laughing until we cry (for good reason), all the while raising funds to secure housing, legal protections, and the overall well-being of Black trans life in Washington State and beyond! A delicious meal will be provided by a community catering favorite, raffle prizes, opportunities to interact with performers (bring yall’s tips!), and so much more! Last year's tickets sold out so…you know what to do!
June 9th Burien Pride Weekend - Street Festival at Burien Town Square
About the event: All-day Street Festival celebrating PRIDE! A jam-packed event with Music, DJs, Beer Garden and over 100 vendor booths in Burien Town Square Park and surrounding streets. This is a family-friendly event and we’ll have a dedicated kids area with fun activities happening throughout the day. Music will run throughout the day with bands, DJ’s and Live Drag Performances!
June 28th, TransPride Seattle 2024 at Volunteer Park Amphitheater
About the event: Join us for the 11th annual Trans Pride Seattle! Take in performances by local & national Trans talent, explore the resource fair, and enjoy a nice evening in the park among the community as we celebrate Trans joy, connection, love, and life!
Started in 2013, Trans Pride Seattle (TPS) is an annual event organized by the Gender Justice League in collaboration with hundreds of local organizers, volunteers, and groups who support the local TwoSpirit, Trans, & Gender Diverse communities.
June 29th, The Social Queer’s Annual Pride Event at Havanna
About the event: For the fourth year, The SQ will be throwing a Darty leading up to the debauchery of Pride evening. In addition to a full bar, Havana will be featuring brunch cocktails, and I’m pinching myself that our go-to DJ and community favorite, Ricki Leigh, will be back spinning!
June 30th, PrideFest at Seattle Center
About the event: Let the countdown begin! The 50th Anniversary of Pride in Seattle is 6/30, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Be sure to head to SeattlePrideFest.org for all the details!
There are three stages: ASL interpretation on the main stage, a Mural stage, now a band stage, a drag stage, and national, regional, and local performers. Crafts, food, dancing, and fun. Best of all? It's free to attend!