June 2nd, 2024

Celebrate Pride in the Tri-Cities

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Tri-Cities Pride

Tri-Cities Pride promotes diversity, inclusion, social progress, and respect for our community. It sends a message that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their sexual orientation or identity, helping to build a more vibrant, welcoming, and equitable community for all.

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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 LGBTQIA+ community, a recognition of social progress and the challenges still facing the community today.

Below is a list of Pride events in the Tri-Cities!

June Events

Drag Show @ Red Barn Events, Kennewick

Friday 05/31

5 PM - 10 PM

Pride Kickoff @ Moonshot Brewing, Kennewick

Saturday 06/01

12 PM - 9 PM

Pride Prom @ Columbia Basin College Pasco

Saturday 06/01

7 PM - 11 PM

Karaoke @ Emerald of Siam, Richland

Saturday 06/01

9 PM - 12 AM

2024 Tri-Cities Pride @ Peanuts Park, Pasco

Sunday 06/02

12 PM - 6 PM

Pride Bowling @ Spare Time Lanes

Wednesday 06/05

6 PM - 9 PM

Year Round Events

Missed the events above? Our Calendar of Events is a one stop shop for things happening in the community. Keep an eye out for Craft Socials for LGBTQIA+ and allies, PRIDE Family Story Times, Rainbow Skate Nights, and a whole lot more! The below locations are also known to host drag shows regularly. Be sure to check them out and support local venues that celebrate and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community!

As the Tri-Cities continues to grow and evolve, so too does its embrace of queer culture and the LGBTQIA+ community. Every individual deserves to feel safe, valued, and seen, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The increasing support and celebration of Pride events in the area highlight a community committed to fostering inclusivity and acceptance. Whether you're a local or a visitor, know that the Tri-Cities stands behind the LGBTQIA+ community and everyone is welcome to join us in celebrating love, diversity, and progress this Pride Month and beyond.

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