From Monroe to Coupeville, there are plenty of Pride celebrations to choose from in and around Snohomish County.
Friday, June 9
Born This Way Ball in Lynnwood
Dance the night away at the Born This Way Ball with Lady Gaga tribute group Poker Face, tribute boy band #All4Doras, and blues and funk group Mayors of Flavortown.
• Vessel Taphouse: 15615 Highway 99
• Doors open 7 p.m., show 8-11 p.m.
• $15 advance tickets, $20 at door; ages 21+
• pokerfaceseattle.com/event/5021837/633147626/born-this-way-ball
Pride Prom in Shoreline
The Shoreline Teen Center is hosting its annual Pride Prom, an event for middle and high school aged LGBTQ+ youth and allies to celebrate themselves and their community. Come celebrate Pride with friendly faces, music, food, crafts and video games in a safe and inclusive environment.
• Richmond Highlands Recreation Center: 16554 Fremont Ave. N
• 4:30-9 p.m.
• Free; all ages
• sage-prideprom2023.eventbrite.com
Saturday, June 10
Woodinville Pride in Woodinville
The Woodinville Pride Celebration is back. The second-annual celebration includes food trucks, a raffle, queer vendors, speakers and performances by LGBTQ+ artists.
• Wilmot Gateway Park: 17301 131st Ave. NE
• 12-4 p.m.
• Free; all ages
Gina Touche’s glitter beard and jewels shine in the sunlight at Arlington’s first-ever Pride celebration on Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sunday, June 11
Monroe Pride in Monroe
All are welcome to celebrate Monroe’s third-annual Pride event, organized by The Monroe Equity Community.
• Skykomish River Centennial Park: 413 Sky River Parkway
• 12-4 p.m.
• Free; all ages
• monroeequitycommunity.org/pride2022
Saturday, June 17
Pride Block Party in Everett
Everett Pride is hosting its first-ever Pride block party. The celebration will include live music, DJs, food, a beer garden and vendors.
• Wetmore Plaza: Wetmore and California avenues
• 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Free; all ages
Pride parade, picnic and movie night in Coupeville
This year, Pride events on Whidbey Island include the Town of Coupeville’s first-ever Pride parade. There will be a community picnic on the Coupeville Community Green directly after the parade. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lunches and gather to enjoy live music and activities. In the evening, there will be a screening of the 2021 Disney Pixar animated film “Luca.” Popcorn will be provided, but moviegoers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.
• Coupeville Community Green: 788 NW Alexander St.
• Parade and picnic: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Movie night: 9-10:30 p.m.
• Free; all ages
A Very Drag Pride Journey in Lynnwood
Enjoy an evening of humor and pageantry with drag and burlesque performers at the Vessel Taphouse.
• Vessel Taphouse: 15615 Highway 99
• 6-10 p.m.
• $25; ages 21+
• eventbrite.com/e/a-very-drag-pride-journey-tickets-622770913567
Anacortes Pride in Anacortes
The second-annual Anacortes Pride parade starts at 11 a.m. and is immediately followed by a celebration at Causland Park, where attendees can enjoy food, vendors, music, entertainment and community.
• Parade goes down Commercial Avenue between Third and 10th
• Family Picnic and Talent Showcase at Causland Memorial Park: 710 N Ave.
• 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Free; all ages
Hundreds line the streets during Snohomish’s inaugural Pride celebration on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Sunday, June 18
Everett Pride Drag Brunch in Everett
Recover from Everett Pride’s first block party with live performances by Illusion’s Drag.
• Hotel Indigo Seattle Everett Waterfront: 1028 13th St.
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
• $50; ages 21+
Gathered and Sent: Celebrate Pride! in Bothell
Bothell United Methodist Church is hosting a screening of the 2008 film “Milk” about queer activist and politician Harvey Milk. The event, which includes snacks, will take place in the church’s Fellowship Hall.
• Bothell United Methodist Church: 21903 41st Ave. SE
• 11-12 p.m.
• Free; all ages
• bothellumc.org/events/gs061823
Saturday, June 24
Lake Stevens Pride Festival in Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens’ first-ever Pride festival is a family friendly event thay includes music, arts and crafts, food trucks and resource booths. Event organizers ask that no alcohol be brought to the celebration.
• Lundeen Park: 10020 Lundeen Park Way
• 12-4 p.m.
• Free; all ages
Saturday, June 24
Everett Pride at the park in Everett
Snohomish County Pride’s third-annual Pride event is hosted by SnoCo LGBTQIA+ Collective and sponsored by the city of Everett. The celebrations will include a drag show, live music, LGBTQ+ resources, face painting and an ice cream truck. Wear your most flamboyant Pride outfit and you may win a prize.
• Forest Park Drive
• 12 p.m.-4 p.m
• Free; all ages
Two people hold hands as they walk around taking in the sights during Snohomish’s inaugural Pride celebration on Saturday, June 3, 2023, in downtown Snohomish, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Saturday, July 2
Queer the Sky in Snohomish
Pride Across the Bridge’s founder Axton Burton is hosting their second-annual skydive event. The organization is covering half of the cost of the jump, so for $161, attendees will go on a 60-second tandem jump and receive photos and videos. There are only a few spots left for Queer the Sky, and this is their only event in Snohomish County, but Pride Across the Bridge hosts regular events in King County. To sign up, email prideacrossthebridge@gmail.com.
• Skydive Snohomish, 9906 Airport Way
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
• $161; ages 18+
• prideacrossthebridge.com/queer-the-sky
Saturday, July 8
Langley Pride in Langley
Langley’s Pride parade returns. After the parade, attendees can enjoy music, speakers, food trucks, activities, booths and giveaways.
• South Whidbey Community Center: 723 Camano Ave.
• 12 p.m.
• Free; all ages
• facebook.com/QueerPrideWhidbey
Saturday, July 22
Camp Pride in Arlington
All are welcome at the second-annual Arlington Pride event with booths, vendors, performers, music, bubbles and more. The theme for this year’s family-friendly celebration is Camp Pride.
• Legion Memorial Park: 114 N Olympic Ave.
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free; all ages
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