Seattle Pride 2026: dates & parade route

Dates and details about Seattle Pride 2026 are still TBC.

Seattle Pride Parade celebrates over five decades of LGBTQ+ visibility and activism in the Pacific Northwest. The annual event fills downtown Seattle with color, energy, and unity as more than 25,000 participants take part in one of the city’s most anticipated celebrations of the year.

While full details for the 2026 edition haven’t been announced yet, it’s expected to feature the same vibrant mix of local and national groups, entertainment, and community engagement that define Seattle’s Pride weekend.

Seattle Pride Parade

The parade typically takes place along 4th Avenue in downtown Seattle, beginning with a pre-show at Westlake Park before stepping off through the heart of the city. With more than 250 participating groups, inclusive accessibility options such as priority seating and ASL interpretation, and countless spectators lining the route, it’s one of the most inclusive and spirited Pride events in the U.S.

PrideFest is a non-profit organization that runs Seattle Pride each year. Follow their Facebook page for all the latest info on Seattle Pride 2025.

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