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USA Today
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
What to know about the 2025 Seattle Pride Parade: Route, map, time and where to watch
Get ready to get "loud," Seattle because this year's annual Pride Parade is about to kick off. Seattle Pride Parade, Washington's largest and free parade, "culminates Pride Month on the last Sunday of June to commemorate the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion," event organizers said in a news release obtained by USA TODAY. Approximately 300,000 attendees and hundreds of community groups, nonprofit organizations, businesses and civic leaders will gather in downtown Seattle to "honor all those who broke the silence and sparked change, and those who still rise against hate today," which is why this year's theme is "Louder." 'This is not a time to be quiet," Patti Hearn, Seattle Pride executive director, said in a news release. "It is not a time to be a bystander or to allow others to stand by while bullies — those who were elected and those who were not — try to harm us. Try to erase us. Try to silence us. We're not going to let that happen. We will stand up. We will speak up. We will get loud.' Here's what to know about the 2025 Seattle Pride Parade, including the route and how to livestream the festivities if you are unable to attend in person. When is the Seattle Pride Parade? The Seattle Pride Parade will take place in downtown Seattle, along 4th Avenue between Union Street and Denny Way, at 11 a.m. PDT. (Pre-show entertainment will kick off at the Westlake Park stage at 10 a.m.) Check out the parade announcers and DJs for all three stages below: Emily Randall, U.S. Representative for Washington's 6th congressional district, and Cheer Seattle will serve as this year's grand marshals. Though the parade is considered the main attraction, other events, including the Legacy Drag Brunch Fundraiser, Seattle PrideFest and Queer Pier Pride, will also be taking place that day. What is the Seattle Pride Parade route? The parade will begin at Union Street and 4th Ave and follow along 4th Ave for several blocks, ending at 2nd Ave and Denny Way. According to reporting by KIRO 7 News Seattle, about a 1.7-mile stretch from 4th Ave will be closed from S Washington Street in Pioneer Square to the Seattle Center for the parade. The east and west crossing streets along the parade route will be closed, as will 4th Ave N from Broad Street to Denny Way, starting at noon for parade staging. Street closures will be in place until the parade concludes, the Seattle Department of Transportation told KIRO 7 News Seattle on June 27. Details about the best way to get around, parking, etc can be found here. Attendees have the ability to either watch the parade from the sidelines for free or purchase tickets for the "best seats in the house," aka grandstand seating, which start at $50. You can reserve grandstand seats, located near the Westlake Park, 4th & Bell, and 4th & Denny stages, at Those with disabilities can access ADA seating and ASL interpretation along the parade route at the Westlake Park Stage and the 4th & Lenora Stage and priority ADA seating, which is free for seniors and individuals with access needs (pre-registration required; space is limited), is available at Westlake Park and 4th & Bell. There will also be ASL interpreters at all three stage locations and accessible portable restrooms nearby, fyi. How to watch the 2025 Seattle Pride Parade KIRO 7 News Seattle, Seattle Pride's official television partner, will livestream the first two hours of the parade on and on the KIRO 7 News apps for phone and TV for those who are unable to attend the parade in person. The television station will also air Seattle Pride Parade coverage at 11 p.m. local time on Sunday, June 29, followed by a half-hour Seattle Pride Special at 11:30 p.m. local time.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Everything you need to know about Seattle Pride Parade 2025
The Brief The Seattle Pride Parade will occur on June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in downtown Seattle. Congresswoman Emily Randall and Cheer Seattle will be grand marshals for the 51st annual parade. Boeing, Expedia Group, and Amazon's LGBTQ+ Resource Group are not sponsoring this year's event. SEATTLE - More than 300,000 people will gather in June to take part in Seattle's annual pride parade. Here is everything you need to know about this year's event. The Seattle Pride Parade will take place on Sunday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with preshow entertainment beginning at 10 a.m. The parade will run through downtown Seattle along 4th avenue. Preshow entertainment will be held at the Westlake Park stage. There will be several stages along the parade route with ADA seating. Note: several downtown roads will be closed starting as early as 7 a.m. Boeing, the Expedia Group, and Amazon's LGBTQ+ Resource Group are not returning as sponsors for the 2025 Seattle Pride Parade. The Seattle Pride Parade is a community-led event, focused on LGBTQIA2S+ visibility. Every year, over 300,000 people march for joy, justice, and belonging. "This is not a time to be quiet. This is not a time to acquiesce to extracting a list of words from our vocabulary, said Seattle Pride Executive Director Patti Hearn. "It is not a time to be a bystander or to allow others to stand by while bullies — those who were elected and those who were not — try to harm us. Try to erase us. Try to silence us. We're not going to let that happen, said Hearn. "We will stand up. We will speak up. We will get loud." Seattle Pride announced in May that Congresswoman Emily Randall, the first queer Latina in Congress, and Cheer Seattle, a non-profit cheerleading organization raising funds for the LGBTQ+ community through their performances, will serve as grand marshals for the 51st annual parade. Joining Randall and Cheer Seattle will be a host of Seattle Pride Parade announcers, including Lemon Boy, Versace Doll, Ceasar Hart, Deejay Hershe, DonnaTella Howe, Sable Jones St. James, Kimere, Justice Manslayer and Rowan Ruthless. Visit the Seattle Pride Parade website to learn more and to register to march or perform on the parade route. The Source Information in this story came from Seattle Pride and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Anti-ICE protesters clash with police at Seattle Federal Building Home of Seattle rapper Macklemore invaded, nanny maced: police 2 dead after 'tragic' bus accident at Seattle retirement home WA deputies arrest teens for pistol-whipping boy, armed robberies Cyberattack hits supplier to Whole Foods and PCC; could impact store supplies To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Seattle Pride faces budget shortfall as corporate sponsorships dwindle amid anti-DEI shift
Seattle Pride reportedly faces an uncertain future as corporations turn away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. In recent years, Pride parades have been funded by major corporations, but the shift against DEI and identity-politics across American business and culture is reportedly beginning to take its toll. Seattle Pride, centered in one of the most famous left-leaning bastions on the West Coast, reportedly faces a shortfall of nearly $350,000, which, according to Seattle-based Komo news is "attributed to recent rollbacks in initiatives and political challenges facing the LGBTQIA2S+ community." Major Companies Still Engaging In Dei Policies Under New Names, Consumer Watchdog Claims Seattle Pride Executive Director Patti Hearn spoke to the news outlet about how the changing cultural and economic landscape may shift the onus of supporting Pride events from businesses to grassroots organizations and the community. San Francisco Pride Takes Financial Hit After Major Companies Pull Sponsorships Amid Dei Fallout Read On The Fox News App "We have seen shifts in corporate sponsorship as companies assess their budgets and priorities, and some sponsors have not yet renewed their commitments this year," Hearn said. "We are still in conversations with many of them — it's important to us that we partner with organizations that demonstrate genuine and sustained support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community year-round. This is especially imperative as our community faces ongoing political attacks." Hearn added further that "We know that relying on corporate sponsorships is not the future of Pride. The future is community. That's why we're leaning into grassroots partnerships and radical mutual aid." The organization reportedly said that this financial gap threatens the very core of Seattle Pride celebrations, including the annual Seattle Pride Parade itself. According to The Seattle Times, "Hearn said the retreat in financial commitments by major corporate sponsors is a sign big-name companies may be following the lead of the Trump administration, which has launched a sweeping campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender people." "It's a really rough world for queer people," Hearn told The Seattle Times, "and this just feels like it's part of that package." Hearn declined to name which corporations have neglected to renew their donations to the annual event so far, claiming her team is "still in some conversation" with some of them. Death Of Dei Is A Massive Reminder There Are Better Ways To Run A Business "Typically, we'd have a lot more companies who'd sign on the dotted line much earlier than the deadline," Hearn told The Seattle Times. "What we're seeing is a bit of uncertainty." Harn told the news outlet that while the shortfall will not impact this year's festivities, the ones in 2026 could look very different unless the situation changes. She added further that the organization is soliciting individual donations and grants and will start regularly hosting events to raise funds. Fox News Digital reached out to Seattle Pride and did not receive an immediate article source: Seattle Pride faces budget shortfall as corporate sponsorships dwindle amid anti-DEI shift
Fox News
26-04-2025
- Business
- Fox News
Seattle Pride faces budget shortfall as corporate sponsorships dwindle amid anti-DEI shift
Seattle Pride reportedly faces an uncertain future as corporations turn away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. In recent years, Pride parades have been funded by major corporations, but the shift against DEI and identity-politics across American business and culture is reportedly beginning to take its toll. Seattle Pride, centered in one of the most famous left-leaning bastions on the West Coast, reportedly faces a shortfall of nearly $350,000, which, according to Seattle-based KOMO news is "attributed to recent rollbacks in initiatives and political challenges facing the LGBTQIA2S+ community." Seattle Pride Executive Director Patti Hearn spoke to the news outlet about how the changing cultural and economic landscape may shift the onus of supporting Pride events from businesses to grassroots organizations and the community. "We have seen shifts in corporate sponsorship as companies assess their budgets and priorities, and some sponsors have not yet renewed their commitments this year," Hearn said. "We are still in conversations with many of them — it's important to us that we partner with organizations that demonstrate genuine and sustained support for the LGBTQIA2S+ community year-round. This is especially imperative as our community faces ongoing political attacks." Hearn added further that "We know that relying on corporate sponsorships is not the future of Pride. The future is community. That's why we're leaning into grassroots partnerships and radical mutual aid." The organization reportedly said that this financial gap threatens the very core of Seattle Pride celebrations, including the annual Seattle Pride Parade itself. According to The Seattle Times, "Hearn said the retreat in financial commitments by major corporate sponsors is a sign big-name companies may be following the lead of the Trump administration, which has launched a sweeping campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender people." "It's a really rough world for queer people," Hearn told The Seattle Times, "and this just feels like it's part of that package." Hearn declined to name which corporations have neglected to renew their donations to the annual event so far, claiming her team is "still in some conversation" with some of them. "Typically, we'd have a lot more companies who'd sign on the dotted line much earlier than the deadline," Hearn told The Seattle Times. "What we're seeing is a bit of uncertainty." Harn told the news outlet that while the shortfall will not impact this year's festivities, the ones in 2026 could look very different unless the situation changes. She added further that the organization is soliciting individual donations and grants and will start regularly hosting events to raise funds. Fox News Digital reached out to Seattle Pride and did not receive an immediate reply.
