Pride season is upon us, with a range of events celebrating LGBTQIA+ people happening all over the region. Pride events are held in June to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall riots, which were in response to a raid on a gay bar in New York City in 1969. Stonewall may not have been the first demonstration in response to violence against members of the LGBTQ+ community, but it is commonly known as a pivotal moment in the fight for recognition of queer, transgender, and gender-diverse rights in the U.S.
In Sumner, two great places to celebrate inclusion are the PRIDE-Progress bench at Loyalty Park and the Spread Love Mural by Jason Grube at 909 Alder Ave.
Events:
One of the most important things to remember this Pride season is happiness and joy. This year’s bigger in-person events are returning after restrictions from the past two years.
- Celebrate Pride and our LGBTQ+ community at the Zoo! – JUNE 25 – 26, 9 AM – 5 PM
- Pierce County LGBTQ Proclamation/City Council Meeting – July 1: 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
- TAM Pride pARTy July 21: 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Tacoma Pride Festival – June/July 2022
