June 24

Seattle prepares for a weekend full of Pride

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The past week has been building up to Seattle PrideFest here in the Emerald City, despite the question of whether or not the Space Needle will be flying Pride’s rainbow flag proudly on Sunday, and the ongoing debate surrounding it.

As of 12:30 p.m. Friday the Space Needle was just a little over $12,000 shy of its $50,000 fundraising goal, which if met, will mean the Pride flag will once again fly atop the Needle after leading the Pride Parade to PrideFest at Seattle Center Sunday. So far $37,610.27 has been raised, which will go toward supporting four local charities: The Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA) Scholarship Program, Lambda Legal, It Gets Better for the Trevor Project and Mary’s Place, a homeless shelter for women and children.

But whether or not the Needle sports the rainbow flag at this year’s PrideFest, the city and Seattle Center will be full of Pride all weekend long. Interested in catching some fun Pride events this weekend? Check out the highlights:

  • Armistead Maupin reading at Seattle Public Library – Saturday, June 25 3 to 4:30 p.m.
    PrideFest and Seattle Public Library welcome best-selling author Armistead Maupin for a special Pride book reading from his latest novel, Maryann in Autumn, and a conversation on the very gay world of Tales of the City. Saturday, June 25 3-4:30pm, with book signing afterwards. Entry is free but space is limited. FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE JUNE 1 at BrownPaperTickets for Book Reading.
  • Concert for Equality at Seattle Center – Saturday, June 25 6 p.m.
    A ticketed concert with national talent, and 100% of net proceeds to benefit Equal Rights Washington. At the Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center. Crystal Bowersox, Thelma Houston, BETTY. An amazing show with world-class artists! GET TICKETS AND MORE INFO
  • Annual Red Pride Party – Satuday, June 25 9 p.m. – 5 a.m.
    Our annual RED Party has been the party destination for men every Pride, this year with Seattle favorite DJ Brian Gorr, and this year we’re adding a women’s party to our roster with Spinderella at Baltic Room. This is a big year and we can’t wait to roll out all the fun. GET MORE INFO – TICKETS ON SALE NOW
  • PridePrade – Sunday, June 26 11 a.m.
    The Downtown Pride Parade is a spectacle to behold! It runs along 4th Avenue to the Seattle Center, and is produced by Seattle Out and Proud. Full info at seattlepride.org.
  • Seattle PrideFest at Seattle Center – Sunday, June 26 12 to 8 p.m.
    The largest free pride festival in the country! Noon-8pm, 3 stages, national and local artists, non-profits, beer gardens, fun.

See the full PrideFest schedule here. For more information on Seattle Pride, check out Seattle Out & Proud.


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fundraiser, Pride flag, PrideFest, Seattle Out & Proud, Seattle Pride, Space Needle


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