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Yakima Pride Festival & Parade
June 8
The Yakima Pride Festival & Parade is back on June 8th, 2024!
Ready to dive into the heart of the action? Whether you’re itching to steal the spotlight, tantalize taste buds, or spread some love through volunteering, there’s a place for you at the 2024 Yakima Pride Festival & Parade!
Ready to dive into the heart of the action? Whether you’re itching to steal the spotlight, tantalize taste buds, or spread some love through volunteering, there’s a place for you at the 2024 Yakima Pride Festival & Parade!
ENTERTAINMENT 
The Yakima Pride Festival & Parade offers a variety of entertainment options for attendees. DJs, drag artists-performers, musicians, bands, singer-songwriters, dance-choreographers, comedians, guest speakers, and more are welcome to apply to perform at the festival. Performers are encouraged to showcase their talents and celebrate LGBTQ+ culture. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-festival-entertainment
The Yakima Pride Festival & Parade offers a variety of entertainment options for attendees. DJs, drag artists-performers, musicians, bands, singer-songwriters, dance-choreographers, comedians, guest speakers, and more are welcome to apply to perform at the festival. Performers are encouraged to showcase their talents and celebrate LGBTQ+ culture. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-festival-entertainment
EXHIBITORS
The Yakima Pride Festival & Parade invites exhibitors from GSAs, Local Nonprofits 501(c)(3) or Community Groups, and Small Business (Arts & Crafts, For Profit), National Nonprofits 501(c), Government, and Politicians are encouraged to showcase their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality in their displays. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-festival-exhibitor
The Yakima Pride Festival & Parade invites exhibitors from GSAs, Local Nonprofits 501(c)(3) or Community Groups, and Small Business (Arts & Crafts, For Profit), National Nonprofits 501(c), Government, and Politicians are encouraged to showcase their commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality in their displays. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-festival-exhibitor
FOOD VENDORS
The festival also welcomes food vendors who are encouraged to educate, teach their culture through food, and align with the festival’s values of inclusivity and diversity while adhering to all food safety regulations and obtaining necessary permits. Through your unique and delicious offerings, your participation in the festival helps create a more diverse, love-filled, and affirming environment for our community. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-festival-food-vendor
The festival also welcomes food vendors who are encouraged to educate, teach their culture through food, and align with the festival’s values of inclusivity and diversity while adhering to all food safety regulations and obtaining necessary permits. Through your unique and delicious offerings, your participation in the festival helps create a more diverse, love-filled, and affirming environment for our community. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-festival-food-vendor
VOLUNTEERS
The Yakima Pride Festival & Parade is made possible by our volunteers’ hard work and dedication. Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring that the festival runs smoothly and that attendees have an enjoyable experience. Volunteers can assist with various tasks, including set-up, tear-down, ticketing, and information booths. Volunteers must be committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity and adhere to the festival’s code of conduct. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-volunteer-registration
The Yakima Pride Festival & Parade is made possible by our volunteers’ hard work and dedication. Volunteers play a vital role in ensuring that the festival runs smoothly and that attendees have an enjoyable experience. Volunteers can assist with various tasks, including set-up, tear-down, ticketing, and information booths. Volunteers must be committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity and adhere to the festival’s code of conduct. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-volunteer-registration
PARADE CONTINGENT
The Yakima Pride Parade welcomes walking contingents, motor vehicle contingents (vehicles under 25 feet without a trailer), and float contingents (vehicles over 25 feet or vehicles with a trailer). All contingents must align with the festival’s values of diversity and inclusivity and must contribute to the overall well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Participants are encouraged to showcase their creativity and celebrate LGBTQ+ culture in their presentations. All participants must adhere to the parade rules and regulations. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-pride-parade
The Yakima Pride Parade welcomes walking contingents, motor vehicle contingents (vehicles under 25 feet without a trailer), and float contingents (vehicles over 25 feet or vehicles with a trailer). All contingents must align with the festival’s values of diversity and inclusivity and must contribute to the overall well-being of the LGBTQ+ community. Participants are encouraged to showcase their creativity and celebrate LGBTQ+ culture in their presentations. All participants must adhere to the parade rules and regulations. Registration: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-pride-parade
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Ready to Make an Impact? – Explore our exciting 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities and join us in driving positive change for the LGBTQ+ community in Central Washington. Together, let’s create a world where diversity is cherished, equality reigns, and voices soar! Contact us today to become a sponsor and be a part of something truly special. Become a Sponsor: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-sponsor
Ready to Make an Impact? – Explore our exciting 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities and join us in driving positive change for the LGBTQ+ community in Central Washington. Together, let’s create a world where diversity is cherished, equality reigns, and voices soar! Contact us today to become a sponsor and be a part of something truly special. Become a Sponsor: https://go.yakimapride.org/2024-sponsor
Printable Sponsor Kit: https://go.yakimapride.org/sponsor-kit
YAKIMA PRIDE KICK-OFF PARTY
Details coming soon!
Details coming soon!
YAKIMA PRIDE FESTIVAL & PARADE
June 8th, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Parade 10:00 AM Kick-Off
Festival 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pride After Party 7:00 PM (21+)
June 8th, 2024 – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Parade 10:00 AM Kick-Off
Festival 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Pride After Party 7:00 PM (21+)
FESTIVAL LOCATION
12:00 PM GATES OPEN
STATE FAIR PARK – home of the Yakima Valley SunDome & Central Washington State Fair!
1301 SOUTH FAIR AVE
YAKIMA, WA 98901
12:00 PM GATES OPEN
STATE FAIR PARK – home of the Yakima Valley SunDome & Central Washington State Fair!
1301 SOUTH FAIR AVE
YAKIMA, WA 98901
PARADE LOCATION
10:00 AM STEP-OFF
The Yakima Pride Parade will follow Yakima Sunfair Parade’s familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima.
10:00 AM STEP-OFF
The Yakima Pride Parade will follow Yakima Sunfair Parade’s familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima.
PRIDE AFTER PARTY
7:00 PM DOORS OPEN
STATE FAIR PARK
Additional details to come!
7:00 PM DOORS OPEN
STATE FAIR PARK
Additional details to come!
OFFICE LOCATION / MAILING ADDRESS
YAKIMA PRIDE
2529 MAIN ST STE 236
UNION GAP WA 98903
YAKIMA PRIDE
2529 MAIN ST STE 236
UNION GAP WA 98903
CONTACT INFORMATION
Text (anytime) or Call: 509-426-7799
General Information: he***@ya*********.org
Text (anytime) or Call: 509-426-7799
General Information: he***@ya*********.org
