Everything you need to know about Seattle’s Pride Parade this year

Get ready to enjoy one of Seattle’s most vibrant parades! The 50th annual Seattle Pride Parade promises to be a dazzling display of LGBTQIA+ brilliance, showcasing the strength, resilience, and unity of the community. Here’s when the parade is taking place and what to expect.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, June 30th, as downtown Seattle comes alive with a free, fun-filled extravaganza.

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The parade route will once again wind through downtown Seattle along 4th Ave, between Pike St and Denny Way, moving south to north. The parade starts at Westlake Park – 4th Ave & Pine Street, and this area will include a Parade HQ, pre-show performances, and a parade announcer. Here, you will also find grandstand bleachers, a stage, vendor booths, restrooms, ADA priority seating, and food.

Here is a map of the Seattle Pride Parade route in 2024:

Now what about the best way to watch?

Your best bet is to show up and watch from the sides anywhere along the parade route shown above! That option is free. Grandstand seating is bleacher style seating available for purchase in advance, which you can do here. Those cost $65 plus fees.

Of note, there will be road closures! These street closures will take place for the parade on Sunday, June 30th (7am-5pm):

• 3rd Ave from Denny Way to S. Washington Street
• 4th Ave from Denny Way to S. Washington Street
• 5th Ave from Denny Way to S. Washington Street

So mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy one of the most fun parades of the year.

Seattle Pride Parade

When: Sunday, June 30th, 2024 from 11 AM to 3 PM
Where: Downtown Seattle along 4th Ave
Cost: Free- $65