Seattle Pride 2026
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Seattle Pride is part of a month-long celebration of lgbtq+Q+ communities in the Pacific Northwest. Each June the city comes alive with events that range from the community-run PrideFest at the Seattle Center to lively circuit parties, volunteer-led picnics and art shows. In recent years the festivities have included "Pride in the Park" at Volunteer Park, a family-friendly gathering with local musicians, food trucks and more than a hundred nonprofit booths that let visitors learn about social initiatives while enjoying music and sunshine. Later in the month the party shifts downtown as the streets fill for a weekend of block parties, drag brunches and late-night dance events that attract visitors from across the country.
The centrepiece of the celebration is the Seattle Pride Parade, which traditionally takes place on the final Sunday of the festival. The parade steps off around 11 a.m. at Union Street and Fourth Avenue and winds through the city on a roughly mile‑and‑a‑half route, eventually arriving at the Seattle Center for a community fair【31134158569505†L144-L150】. With more than 200 contingents and hundreds of thousands of spectators lining the route, it is one of the largest pride parades in the United States. Floats, marching bands, corporate groups and grassroots organisations all take part, and the atmosphere mixes politics with street theatre.
As Seattle Pride has grown it has remained rooted in activism. Many of the events raise money for lgbtq+Q+ charities and service organisations, and there are panel discussions and film screenings throughout the month that confront topics like HIV awareness, trans rights and racial justice. In 2026 the organisers have not yet announced the exact dates for the festival and parade, but they are expected to follow the traditional late‑June schedule【31134158569505†L77-L90】. Whether you prefer family picnics in the park or dancing at a night‑long circuit party, the city's pride celebrations invite you to explore every corner of Seattle's queer community while supporting ongoing campaigns for equality. Keep an eye on the official website for the most up‑to‑date information and announcements.
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The centrepiece of the celebration is the Seattle Pride Parade, which traditionally takes place on the final Sunday of the festival. The parade steps off around 11 a.m. at Union Street and Fourth Avenue and winds through the city on a roughly mile‑and‑a‑half route, eventually arriving at the Seattle Center for a community fair【31134158569505†L144-L150】. With more than 200 contingents and hundreds of thousands of spectators lining the route, it is one of the largest pride parades in the United States. Floats, marching bands, corporate groups and grassroots organisations all take part, and the atmosphere mixes politics with street theatre.
As Seattle Pride has grown it has remained rooted in activism. Many of the events raise money for lgbtq+Q+ charities and service organisations, and there are panel discussions and film screenings throughout the month that confront topics like HIV awareness, trans rights and racial justice. In 2026 the organisers have not yet announced the exact dates for the festival and parade, but they are expected to follow the traditional late‑June schedule【31134158569505†L77-L90】. Whether you prefer family picnics in the park or dancing at a night‑long circuit party, the city's pride celebrations invite you to explore every corner of Seattle's queer community while supporting ongoing campaigns for equality. Keep an eye on the official website for the most up‑to‑date information and announcements.
Official Website