Celebrating Pride Month at the Y
Finding Community, Connection, and Pride at the Whatcom Family YMCA

June is Pride Month, a time to honor the history, resilience, and joy of the LGBTQ+ community. At the Whatcom Family YMCA, we are proud to support and uplift LGBTQ+ individuals. Our mission is to strengthen community by creating spaces where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Pride Matters to Us

Pride is about more than celebration. It is about visibility, equity, and standing with people of all identities. We believe that everyone should feel welcome and safe at the Y. Pride Month is an opportunity to reflect on how we live out that commitment every day.

LGBTQ+ Events in Bellingham and Whatcom County

We invite our members and neighbors to participate in local Pride events that celebrate identity, foster connection, and build community.

May Event

• Whatcom Youth Pride Parade and Festival
  Saturday, May 31 | Starts at Bellingham High School
  LGBTQIA+ youth and allies will march in a one-mile parade route cheered on by the community. The parade ends in a festival with music, food trucks, and resource booths at Bellingham High School.

June Events

• Pride Paddle Outs at the Community Boating Center
  Friday, June 6 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
  Weekly paddling events celebrating pride on the water, held at the Community Boating Center. Learn more.

• Out and About: PRIDE at Low-Tide, hosted by Wild Whatcom
  Saturday, June 28 | 1-3pm | Free/by-donation | Registration required
  A guided, LGBTQIA2S+ beach exploration with Wild Whatcom. Learn more.

• Drag Me to the Movies! at Pickford Film Center
  All June
  A special film series celebrating drag in cinema. Visit pickfordfilmcenter.org for showtimes.

July Pride Weekend

• Pride Family Picnic
  Saturday, July 12 | Boundary Bay Brewery
  A laid-back, all-ages picnic in “Bellingham’s Backyard” with food, drinks, and community support. Learn more.

• All Ages Pride Dance
  Saturday, July 12 | -HUT- event space
  Dance party with DJs and drag performers. Youth and families welcome. Learn more.

• Pride IN Bellingham Festival
  Saturday and Sunday, July 12–13 | Depot Market Square
  Celebrate diversity with artisan booths, music, nonprofits, and community organizations. Learn more.

• Pride Parade
  Sunday, July 13 | Downtown Bellingham
  The parade starts at Cornwall and Maple and winds through downtown, ending at the festival. Always colorful, energetic, and joyful. Learn more.

• Out and About: PRIDE at Low-Tide hosted by Wild Whatcom
  July 26 | Free/by-donation | Registration required
  Another chance to explore the shoreline with Wild Whatcom’s queer-led nature program. Learn more.

Showing Up Year-Round

While Pride Month puts a spotlight on LGBTQ+ stories and celebrations, our commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging is year-round. If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community and want to connect with others, get involved, or share your story, we’d love to hear from you.

Together, we create a stronger, more connected Whatcom County. Thank you for being with us.

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