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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
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gets Real: Rainbow City Performing Arts
From Pride in the Park through the Parade, Rainbow City Performing Arts has been the sound of Seattle Pride for 27 years. It started with a marching band, growing into eight different performance groups and a space for people to build community. 'We're a refuge for people who come to Seattle and they don't have a place to belong,' said Damien Hall, the organization's executive director. 'We've been working for years to uplift people who use different pronouns, have different identities, and we work to make sure that we're there for the people who are most marginalized.' The Marching Band and Color Guard are some of the staples of the Pride Parade. Their Concert Band plays at Benaroya Hall, adding to the drumline, jazz band, chamber music performances, and the Orchestra. They're also the power behind the Reign City Riot, the first band for a professional women's soccer team. 'We're really excited to be getting a lot more visible here in Seattle. We've been kind of an underground organization for a lot of years.' Hall said. 'Because, a long time ago, we had to create spaces that were a little more private because we were under attack. Newer generations want us to be more visible.' All of the groups perform all around the Puget Sound region, during and outside the month of June. During Seattle Pride, their performance speaks to this year's theme, Louder. It's also close to their mission, according to Rachel Andeen, a cellist who has been in the marching band and orchestra for three years. 'I want to be visible, especially for those who really can't be visible and can't be safe. I live in a state with a lot of laws that protect me. I know people who don't, and so I want to be a visible symbol that it can get better.' Andeen said. The group has tripled in size since the pandemic, Hall says. He is always welcoming to new members of all skill levels. 'All you have to do is know how to play music, and we're open to anyone.'
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.
Axios
11-06-2025
- Business
- Axios
Seattle Pride loses big sponsors amid national pullback
Some companies are pulling back from this month's Pride celebrations in Seattle and around the country amid a federal push to dismantle diversity initiatives. The big picture: It's a notable shift for corporate America, which faces mounting pressure to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs — a key target of the Trump administration. Zoom in: Several companies and organizations have not renewed their sponsorship of this month's Seattle Pride Parade, including Boeing, Mastercard, Expedia and Crystal Mountain resort, the Seattle Times reported this week. Elsewhere, Mastercard, Citi, Pepsi, Nissan and PwC pulled sponsorship of NYC Pride; Booz Allen Hamilton and Deloitte pulled out of WorldPride in Washington, D.C.; and Anheuser-Busch, Comcast and Diageo stopped sponsoring San Francisco Pride. By the numbers: 39% of corporations are scaling back external Pride Month engagements this year, according to Gravity Research data. This is a sharp increase from last year, when only 9% said they were changing their external Pride engagement. 57% of companies that are federal contractors plan to reduce external engagement, highlighting the risk of federal investigations. Zoom out: The perceived risk for engaging around LGBTQ+ issues has increased 42% since this time last year, according to GravityResearch insights shared with Axios. Roughly 6 in 10 companies cite the Trump administration as the top reason for this change, while conservative activists and conservative policymakers come in second and third, per Gravity Research. What they're saying: Seattle Pride, which runs the city's annual parade downtown, told Axios it has attracted about $20,000 in individual donations since March, plus support from "a growing number of small businesses." "This groundswell of support has reinforced a truth we've long known: the future of Pride cannot rely solely on corporate sponsorships," the organization said in a statement shared with Axios. PrideFest, which puts on Pride events in Capitol Hill and at Seattle Center, also has cited a decline in corporate donations, recently setting up a GoFundMe to help cover the costs of security and paying artists. The other side: Spokespeople for Mastercard, Boeing and Crystal Mountain resort didn't immediately respond to questions from Axios on Tuesday about why they aren't returning as sponsors for the Seattle parade this year. The Expedia Group told the Seattle Times that they had requested to renew their sponsorship of the parade this year but were denied — something Seattle Pride disputes. What's next: The Seattle Pride Parade will be held downtown starting at 11am Sunday, June 29, running from Westlake Park to Seattle Center.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Thousands gather for Seattle Pride in the Park 2025: ‘It's all about love'
The Brief Seattle Pride in the Park kicked off with thousands celebrating music, community, and resistance. This year's theme, "Louder," emphasizing both joyful celebration and active protest against LGBTQ+ rights threats. The event highlights the importance of visibility and community support amid current political challenges. SEATTLE - From the music to the artists and the food, thousands of people of all ages gathered at Volunteer Park on Saturday for this year's Seattle Pride in the Park. The event is the official kick-off event for Seattle Pride. "I'm just happy to be here and see everyone be so proud of themselves," Production Manager for the Diamond Squad for Cheer Seattle, Lili Loyer said. This year's theme was "Louder." "We're talking about louder in two ways, it's both about celebration and music and joy and it's about resistance and protests and not being quiet and not standing by while our rights are attacked," Seattle Pride Executive Director Patti Hearn said. She went on to explain that Pride in the Park is about love, joy and community and said this year's gathering is even more important given the current political climate. "I think a place where we can come together and have a sense of belonging is always really necessary, but particularly when queer and trans people are feeling their rights are being threatened, their safety is being threatened, it's absolutely important to have that sense of community like we have today," Hearn said. "Unfortunately, it feels like people are generally less safe outside of our community, so to be here where everyone has the same goals in mind of creating a safe atmosphere for people to exist and have a day in the sunshine is just great," Loyer said. Eric Olson has been coming to pride for decades and has seen the changes over the years. He even remembers when pink triangles symbolized pride before the rainbow flags. He told FOX 13, having events like Pride in the Park is important because visibility is key. "When we were fighting for gay marriage, for example, one of the things encouraged was, it may be uncomfortable but please come out because a lot of the narratives that were called out against gay people, they were untrue," Olson said. From the vendors to the performers, to those basking in the sun, pride in all forms filled Volunteer Park. "Come out and feel the love, it's all about love," Olson said. The Source Information in this story came from original FOX 13 Seattle reporting and interviews. WA Gov. Ferguson activates National Guard in search for Travis Decker Former Army squadmate shares insight into Travis Decker's military past Man shot, killed at his 21st birthday party in Kent, WA Miles Hudson found guilty on 2 counts of reckless driving in Seattle Seattle man charged with string of burglaries at the homes of NFL and MLB stars Rochester dog training facility owner accused of killing employee during video shoot 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.
