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You can usually find her searching for murals in Seattle and beyond, reading a book by a BIPOC author, and planning her next trip to New York. The Trevor Project rate code is available year-round and gets you 15% off their best flexible rate. A donation of $10 per night of your stay will go toward the project, which provides 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth.

For stays booked until June 30, 2024, The State Hotel offers a Seattle-themed welcome amenity for Pride.

The Pan Pacific Hotel usually offers a Stay with Pride package (based on availability at check-in) that includes cocktails for two, discounts on the Queen Bee Salon, parking, and complimentary drop-off car service.

In South Lake Union, Level offers spacious apartment-style rooms and amenities like an outdoor pool. Take the time to explore Capitol Hill and the countless LGBTQ+ events and organizations that call Seattle home.

Historically, it was a hub for African-American culture, starting in the 1920s and continuing through the 1970s. Finally, watch the laser show at the Pacific Science Center’s Laser Pride (June 30, in 2024) featuring brilliant visuals and the music of iconic artists like Beyoncé and Prince.

Queer Eats

In between parades, you’ll need some tasty snacks to keep your energy up.

The city’s International District, for example, hosts the annual Pride Asia event, which celebrates the contributions of LGBTQ+ Asian and Pacific Islanders.

However, over the past few decades, Seattle has undergone rapid development, and many neighborhoods, including the Central District, have seen significant changes. It’s also located right next to Pike Place Market and a short bus ride away from Capitol Hill.

For 2024, The W Seattle also offers a package to honor 50 Years of Pride with a room on a high floor, a $50 food and beverage credit, and a bottle of wine from LGBTQ+ owned winery Aluel Cellars.

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As a popular city for tourists and locals alike, it’s not surprising that Seattle has become a hub for LGBTQ+ culture and events. In the 1970s, Capitol Hill residents established the Seattle Counseling Service, which was one of the first LGBTQ+ counseling centers in the country. Summer features two annual Pride festivals, while the Seattle Men’s Chorus and Seattle Women’s Chorus are the largest LGBTQIA-identified men’s and women’s choruses in the world.

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. While it is still home to some African American families and businesses, the area has become more diverse, with a mix of other ethnicities and backgrounds also living there.

Despite the demographic shifts since the early 1970s, many locals still think of the Central District as a predominantly African-American area.

Kevin Mouldersells slices of tres leches inspired by his grandmother’s baking and his Mexican heritage. 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. Many special events were also held on this floor, including themed parties, drag shows, and performances by local DJs and musicians.

Finally, the third floor of R Place was home to a VIP lounge, offering a more upscale experience for those looking to enjoy drinks, conversation, and company in a more intimate setting.

Here’s a selection.