2023 Events
July 2022
Pride After Party
FREE Pride Rooftop Afterparty PERFORMANCES BY HALEY GRAVES SAMARA LENNOXX ALL DAY TREY TAYLAR ELIZZA BETH DJ SETS BY OLIVIA PHAZE ☁️ ALMA ROOFTOP 🆓 FREE ADMISSION 🎤 5-2AM, DOORS AT 4PM ⚡ALL AGES, STANDING
Find out more »The 50th Annual Mr., Miss., Ms., and Mx. Gay Washington Pageant
The 50th Gay Washington Pageant. Saturday July 9, 2022, the night of Tacoma Pride. Join us as we select the next Mr Miss Ms and Mx Gay Washington's. Doors open at 5pm and Event starts at 6pm. General Admission $20 at the door *mask encouraged but not required. This event is ADA accessible.
Find out more »RESCHEDULED: Flag Raising at the Tacoma Dome
Due to the Governor's proclamation to put all government owned buildings to fly the American Flag at half mast in remembrance of the Highland Park, IL shooting victims this event has been RESCHEDULED. Join Rainbow Center as we witness the raising of the Pride Flag above the iconic Tacoma Dome. (Parking Lot G) *Tuesday July 12, 2022* *mask encouraged but not required. This event is ADA accessible.
Find out more »Movie in the Park
Join Rainbow Center, The Grand Cinema and MetroParks Tacoma for a movie in the park. Enjoy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar 1995 rated PG-13 run time: 1 hour 49 minutes *mask encouraged but not required. This event is ADA accessible.
Find out more »Big Hat Brunch
More info to come *mask encouraged but not required. This event is ADA accessible.
Find out more »Point Ruston Pride
More info to come Time: TBD *mask encouraged but not required. This event is ADA accessible.
Find out more »InterFaith
More info to come Time: TBD *mask encouraged but not required. This event is ADA accessible.
Find out more »Earth Gay 2022
Come join a queer community of environmental stewards for the 7th annual Earth Gay Tacoma! Help restore the environment of one of Tacoma's beloved parks. All ages, all abilities, and allies welcome. Also join us for a Tacoma Green Drinks after party at noon Peaks & Pints, 3816 N 26th St Suite B, Tacoma
Find out more »DANCING QUEEN
Bring Tacoma Pride Month with a dance party on the rooftop at ALMA! *mask encouraged but not required. This event is ADA accessible.
Find out more »June 2023
OL Reign Pride Match
OL Reign's Pride Match at Lumen Field vs Kansas City Current.
Find out more »Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium & NW Trek Pride Celebration
Tacoma Pride invites you to join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and NW Trek for their Pride Celebration! This family friendly event will include animals being fed rainbow colored enrichments and decorative enclosures. There'll be a Scavenger Hunt and Pride Parade through the zoo! Celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community with the Zoo and NW Trek!
Find out more »Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium & NW Trek Pride Celebration
Tacoma Pride invites you to join Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and NW Trek for their Pride Celebration! This family friendly event will include animals being fed rainbow colored enrichments and decorative enclosures. There'll be a Scavenger Hunt and Pride Parade through the zoo! Celebrate Pride and the LGBTQ+ community with the Zoo and NW Trek! Available both June 24th and June 25th
Find out more »Pride Flag Raising
Tacoma Pride invites you to join Rainbow Center as watch the Inclusive Pride Flag being raised above the iconic Tacoma Dome. This event will take place in Parking Lot G of the Tacoma Dome on June 30 from 9:30 to 10:30. We will be joined by local officials, community leaders and members, with a special performance from Cheer Tacoma.
Find out more »Resilience of Pride at The REACH Center
A festival and resource fair to honor the history of LGBT Resiliency with food, artists, music, and more!
Find out more »July 2023
Rainbow Center Fundraiser with OL Reign
Come watch OL Reign battle it out against Racing Louisville FC and support Rainbow Center! For every ticket purchased through our link, a $5 donation will be made to Rainbow Center.
Find out more »LGBTQ+ Community Pride Awards & Flag Raising
LGBTQ+ Community Pride Awards & Flag Raising Join the Board and staff of Rainbow Center and Tacoma Pride to kick off Tacoma Pride Month with the LGBTQ+ Community Pride Awards & Flag Raising! Each year, we start the festival by recognizing individuals, community-based organizations, and businesses who have exhibited exemplary leadership or service to the LGBTQ+ community. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mayor Woodards will raise the Pride Flag over Tacoma City Hall. This year the event will be…
Find out more »Pride Celebration
Come out and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community here in Tacoma! The street festival will be an all ages event that will include a mainstage, hosted by Alma Tacoma, with queer and BIPOC entertainment, a beer garden, Makers Market and so much more! Please note: The entrance into The Festival is 9th and Pacific Avenue. Parking will be limited in the area, so please plan accordingly!
Find out more »Block Party at The Mix
The Tacoma Pride Block Party is back! This year, come groove with DJs Monet Xchange, Tony Burns, and Toya B, and see drag performances from Cali The Stalli, Kristie Champagne, Macy Marcs, Anita Spritzer, and more! Party the night away and celebrate Pride at The Mix! This is a 21+ event.
Find out more »Queer Interfaith Celebration
Join faith leaders Cantor Fine of Temple Beth El and Dave Wright, chaplain at University of Puget Sound for the Queer Interfaith Celebration. This is a family friendly event and is welcoming of all practices.
Find out more »Pride Closing Celebration with Queerly Funny
Are you ready for a spectacular end to Tacoma Pride Week? Clear your calendars for July 12th because we've got the perfect event for you. Join us at Nate Jackson's Super Funny Comedy Club for "Queerly Funny," an LGBTQ+ Standup Comedy Showcase that'll have you belly-laughing all evening long! We've hunted high and low for some amazingly hilarious, up-and-coming LGBTQ+ comedians, and we've got a fresh lineup just waiting to crack you up. You may remember our last gig, which…
Find out more »Rainiers Pride Night
Come watch the Tacoma Rainiers take on Round Rock and support Oasis Youth Center! For every ticket purchased through the link below, a $5 donation will be made to Oasis Youth Center.
Find out more »Movie in the Park
Join Tacoma Pride in People’s Park for the feature film, Hairspray (1988). This all-ages event is in partnership with The Grand Cinema and MetroParks Tacoma. We encourage all attendees to grab take-out from one of the local restaurants in the area to enjoy during the film. You can’t stop the beat. July 14, 2023 8pm to 11pm 900 M.L.K. Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Find out more »Oasis Youth Center’s Big Hat Brunch
Join Oasis Youth Center for their Big Hat Brunch. This fundraising event helps support Oasis Youth Center, Pierce County’s drop-in, resource, and support center dedicated to queer youth. Pick out your most cheerful summer apparel and join us for a memorable morning of fabulous food, fun, and festivities!
Find out more »Tacoma Earth Gay
Join a queer community of environmental stewards for Earth Gay Tacoma. This is an opportunity to help clean up and restore vital habitats and parks in Tacoma. We invite you to join Earth Gay Tacoma 2023, the LGBTQ community’s most visible form of environmental activism! Earth Gay Tacoma will include fun and engaging ways/activities to learn about sustainability, have fun, and restore a local park. WA Conservation Action has been hosting Earth Gay since 2019. Taking place in Tacoma’s Pride…
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