Pride in Bellingham: Celebrate with these 6 local events
June is Pride Month.
The annual tradition, which commemorates the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, aims to celebrate queer communities and recognize the impact that LGBTQ+ people have had on history, according to the Library of Congress.
The majority of Pride events in Bellingham occur in July, to avoid competing with Seattle Pride and other celebrations.
They range from a parade and dance parties to a cocktail garden and a queer book night.
Here’s what to know:
Pride Books and Brews
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10
Where: Village Books and Paper Dreams, 1200 11th St., Suite 201, in Bellingham
What: Upstairs at Village Books’ Fairhaven location, the Next Chapter Cafe will host an evening of “queer-focused books and mingling with other queer folk,” according to Pride in Bellingham.
Contact: 360-441-8746
Pride Fairhaven Family Fun Day
When: Noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 11
Where: Fairhaven Village Green, 1207 10th St. in Bellingham
What: This event features “all-ages fun and games,” organizers said. Several Fairhaven restaurants will offer Pride Family To-Go discounts.
Contact: info@prideinbellingham.org
All-Ages Pride Dance at HUT
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 11
Where: HUT, 1115 Railroad Ave., Suite A101, in Bellingham
What: Pride in Bellingham’s annual dance party returns in a new location. Join live DJs and drag queens at Bellingham’s newest 18-and-up nightclub.
Contact: 360-920-8881
Pride in Bellingham Parade
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, July 12
Where: Various locations in Bellingham
What: Bellingham’s annual pride parade begins in the parking lot of Bellingham High School at Ohio Street and Cornwall Avenue. The route winds through downtown Bellingham, ending at the Pride Festival in Depot Market Square on Railroad Avenue.
Contact: info@prideinbellingham.org
Pride in Bellingham Festival
When: Noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 12
Where: Depot Market Square and Railroad Avenue in Bellingham
What: Keep the fun going after the parade at the Pride in Bellingham Festival, featuring artists, community groups, businesses and food trucks.
Contact: info@prideinbellingham.org
Rumors Pride Cocktail Garden & After Party
When: Noon to 2 a.m., Sunday, July 12
Where: Rumors Cabaret, 1119 Railroad Ave. in Bellingham
What: Rumors Cabaret is opening its patio for a 21-and-up sidewalk cocktail garden during the Pride in Bellingham Festival. After the festival wraps up, dance and drink the night away with DJs and drag queens.
Contact: 360-671-1849