Tri-Cities Pride 2023
Love is love in the Tri-Cities, and while the sentiment is celebrated year-round, June has a little extra flair with festivals and events throughout the community.
Love is love in the Tri-Cities, and while the sentiment is celebrated year-round, June has a little extra flair with festivals and events throughout the community. The month of June, or Pride Month, marks the annual commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969, when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club. The raid led to a riot followed by six days of protests, catapulting the gay rights movement in the United States and throughout the world. More than 50 years later, Pride is a celebration of the LGBTIQ+ community, a recognition of social progress and the challenges still facing the community today.
Every June the Tri-Cities celebrates Pride with drag shows, parties, festivals, art shows and more!
Tri-Cities Pride has officially become a 501(c)(3) non-profit! In an effort to set-up the organization for long-term success, Tri-Cities Pride Festival will be postponed until 2024. Find other exciting Pride events below!
Walk & Roll 3K Community Fundraiser & BBQ
Walk, skate, bike or roll along the Columbia River and raise awareness for LGBTQ+ youth bullying, suicide, and self-harm prevention at Wade Park on Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 m. Pre-register for a food and drink ticket as well as a commemorative bandana. All proceeds from this event will go towards PFLAG Benton Franklin to continue education and awareness within our community.
Pride Week Kick-Off Party
Moonshot Brewing in Kennewick is hosting a Pride Week Kick-Off Party, Sunday, May 28, beginning at 11 a.m. Celebrate with friends and family, enjoy delicious local brews, tasty bites, and shop local vendors! Be sure to get a pint of Moonshot’s specially brewed Pride Beer or Pride T-Shirts as a portion of the proceeds will support PFLAG Benton Franklin.
Tri-IDEAs is a program exploring and celebrating Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility through tourism in the Tri-Cities.
At Visit Tri-Cities, we believe travel is transformative on multiple levels. Exploring new destinations exposes us to different ideas, cultures, history, heritages and people. Through Tri-IDEAs, Visit Tri-Cities will connect with local business owners, community leaders, event organizers, residents and more to highlight, share and celebrate the diversity of the Tri-Cities that can be experienced through travel and tourism activities.