It’s not Pride until you’ve seen a drag show. On Sundays, start your day off right with a drag and brunch combo at the award-winning Mimosas Cabaret (recurring), featuring Glamazon Goddess and Queen of the Pigs, Izzy Access, at Unicorn. Or pair a sassy cocktail like “Bitchy Queen” with the elaborate costumes and songs at Julia’s on Broadway, while enjoying Le Faux, the longest-running [drag] show in Seattle’s history. RuPaul’s Drag Race has had numerous people who have come from Le Faux, including the winner of season five, Jinkx Monsoon. She was the host of Le Faux for about a year and a half, and we’ve had two others who were also in on our cast who went on to RuPaul’s Drag Race. Prefer a later start? Check out Unicorn’s Gayme Night every Tuesday at 8pm for a drag queen bingo extravaganza. Grab some fried rainbow cheese and a bright “Pink Flamingo” cocktail and join these queens for a chance to win prizes galore. And for a performance with a side of history, don’t pass up Seattle Men’s Chorus.
Pride in Seattle is a celebration for all ages and all kinds of families. Throughout the year, all‑ages events invite kids, parents, caregivers, and chosen families to come together in welcoming spaces across the city. Families can enjoy community celebrations like Pride in the Park at Volunteer Park, explore the city during PrideFest in Capitol Hill and at Seattle Center, cheer along the Seattle Pride Parade, or take part in neighborhood events such as the PhinneyWood Rainbow Hop and Burien Pride Festival. Outdoor fun like Run & Walk with Pride and the pet‑friendly Paws & Pride Dog Walk offer active ways to celebrate together, while Pride Storytimes at Seattle Public Library locations and year‑round youth and family programming through local LGBTQIA+ organizations create inclusive spaces beyond June. In Seattle, Pride is all‑ages, all‑welcome, and always about community. Venture outside and explore Capitol Hill’s Art Walk (second Thursday of July). A full map of the walking route and a vendor list will be released the week before the event; past vendors have included Capitol Thrill, Vermillion, and Gay City. Finally, watch the laser show at the Pacific Science Center’s Laser featuring brilliant visuals and the music of iconic artists like Beyoncé and Prince.
Seattle’s Pride extends to its locally owned businesses, where creativity, community, and inclusivity show up every day. In between parades, you’ll need some tasty snacks to keep your energy up. Spend with Pride with the Intentionalist by frequenting LGBTQIA-owned small businesses. Visit Wildrose Bar, the oldest lesbian bar on the West Coast, for tasty bites like buttered popcorn, nachos, and panini sandwiches. Finish out the day with one of Cupcake Royale’s seasonal rainbow cupcake options, made each June for Pride Month. For an even wider variety of Pride-themed desserts, swing by Bakery Nouveau, home of such delicacies as melt-in-your-mouth rainbow macarons. Across the city, LGBTQIA+–owned spots invite visitors to shop, dine, and gather—whether you’re enjoying comfort food at Fat’s Chicken & Waffles, catching a game at Rough & Tumble Pub, browsing artisan goods at Station 7, or discovering LGBTQIA+ stories and gifts at Charlie’s Queer Books. Fashion lovers can explore vintage finds at Friend Museum, nightlife fans can dance the night away at Kremwerk, and families can cool off with treats from Seattle Pops. In Capitol Hill, destinations like Terra Plata add to a dynamic, welcoming scene that makes Seattle a city where spending local is a meaningful way to celebrate Pride—year‑round.
Seattle has nighttime hotspots for every taste and gender identity. Check out these bars and nightclubs for an amazing LGBTQ night out:
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