Yakima Pride Parade
Saturday, June 8, 2024
10:00 AM STEP-OFF
PORTIA PARK
Begins at S 12th AVE and W YAKIMA AVE
Travels EAST bound along W YAKIMA AVE to S NACHES AVE.
Yakima Pride Festival & Parade returns June 21, 2025! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
PORTIA PARK
Begins at S 12th AVE and W YAKIMA AVE
Travels EAST bound along W YAKIMA AVE to S NACHES AVE.
March to the Beat of Inclusion 🌈
Yakima Pride encourages you to join us: OUT, LOUD and PROUD as we honor those that came before us and those who advocate alongside us.
Be a part of the heartbeat of our community - the Pride Parade! Whether you strut with style, roll with flair, or ride in celebration, the stage is set for you. Join us in lifting the monumental Pride Flag high as we transform Yakima Ave into a vibrant rainbow pathway!
We encourage all LGBTQ+ identifying people, supportive and affirming businesses, non-profit groups, schools, and community allies to participate.
Yakima has a long history and tradition of parades that celebrate the community, families, businesses, and schools. We believe that Pride Parades should also be part of this tradition.
While LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations in Yakima have often been celebrated out of public view and in secrecy; we believe that Pride Parades should be celebrated in the spirit of visibility and "One Community."
Join the Yakima Pride Parade on June 8, 2024 and proudly display your Pride as we march through the heart of downtown Yakima! Whether you're representing a GSA, a local business, or a community group, everyone is welcome to express themselves and be part of the parade!
In 2022 and 2023, we made history alongside our friends from Seattle PrideFest by presenting an unforgettable moment in Yakima's LGBTQ+ history. Together, we unfurled a massive 135 feet long and 30 feet wide PRIDE FLAG down Yakima Avenue, creating a truly glorious sight!
This year, we're bringing back the GIANT PRIDE FLAG, and we need your help to carry this beautiful symbol along Yakima Ave!
Spots are limited!
Anyone that wishes to march in the Yakima Pride Parade are encouraged to meet at "Portia Park Meet Up" between 8:30-9:45AM.
To register, designate one person to represent your group and communicate with us before and during the event. We're committed to keeping things organized and minimizing confusion!
Reserve your spot in the Yakima Pride Parade today and let's showcase the true spirit of Pride!
This ONLY serves:
WALKING GROUP
FLOAT ENTRY
VEHICLE ENTRY
FLOAT AND WALKING GROUP
INDIVIDUALS WANTING TO PARTICIPATE OR CARRY THE GIANT PRIDE FLAG - SCROLL DOWN TO THE SECTION "Portia Park Meet Up!"
10:00 AM KICK-OFF!
Route Begins at PORTIA PARK (S 12th AVE and W YAKIMA AVE)
Travels along YAKIMA AVE
Ends at S NACHES AVE
Join us at STATE FAIR PARK for the YAKIMA PRIDE FESTIVAL!
The Yakima Pride Parade will follow Yakima Sunfair Parade's familiar route of more than one-and-a-half miles through Downtown Yakima.
Spectating is simple! - Bring a chair, take a seat and watch from any point, between S 12th Ave and Naches Ave, on Yakima Ave!
8:30AM - 9:45AM Yakima Pride Parade Contingent Staging
The Staging Areas are RESERVED FOR APPROVED CONTINGENTS ONLY.
Staging Area 1 (Walking Group Contingents)
Staging Area 2 (Floats, Vehicles, etc.)
All other walking groups and individuals will need to meet in Portia Park.
Please immediately report any suspicious activity. (TEXT 509-426-7799, video, pictures, etc)
Please refrain from engaging with any protesters. Lead with love!
Please refrain from throwing items and candy out along the parade route. (you may hand items out directly)
If you have participants riding on a vehicle or trailer, make sure they are securely fastened.
Yakima Pride embraces every individual, and we're grateful for a community that celebrates diversity. Let's all have a blast while being mindful of our surroundings and respectful to all attendees, especially the younger ones. So, let's dress appropriately and act with kindness and respect!
Reach out via text or call at (509) 426-7799 or email us at register@yakimapride.org.
Individuals, Families, and Community Leaders that wish to march in the Yakima Pride Parade are encouraged to meet at Portia Park between 8:30-9:45AM.
Wear your BEST PRIDE DAY gear!
Fly your PRIDE FLAGS high!
Decorate SIGNS with LOVE!
Please carpool or have someone drop you off at Portia Park.
Please be respectful of the neighborhood when choosing a parking spot.
Carpool Parking is available behind Single Hill Brewing!
We ask that you plan ahead to make your parade morning a success!
These details are subject to change and will be communicated in advance if changes are made.
Portia Park is 0.52 Acres (acute triangle) and is one of Yakima’s mini neighborhood parks. Located on Yakima Avenue, Portia Park is a welcome piece of green to the neighborhood. The park contains mature shade trees and lawn with some picnic tables.
Portia Park - ARRIVE BETWEEN 8:30-9:45 AM | Parade Steps-Off at 10:00 AM
This is now an annual tradition with Seattle PrideFest and they have once again partnered with Yakima Pride to support our community by presenting an amazing experience for Yakima Pride Parade participants!
Together, we will be unveiling and unfurling Seattle PrideFest's Giant 6 Color Rainbow Pride Flag that's 135 feet long and 30 feet wide and we need your help to carry this beautiful symbol along Yakima Ave.
Single Hill Brewing 102 N Naches Avenue, Yakima, WA 98901
Back parking lot behind Single Hill Brewing
Please carpool or have someone drop you off at Portia Park.
Please be respectful of the neighborhood when choosing a parking spot.
Carpool Parking is available behind Single Hill Brewing!
We ask that you plan ahead to make your parade morning a success!
These details are subject to change and will be communicated in advance if changes are made.