Gay pride parade bellingham wa
The Bellingham Public Library celebrates Queer Pride in June. As always, Library staff have great recommendations for books, dvds and song for all ages.
Books for Adults
From biographies and memoirs to fiction written by LGBTQ authors or featuring LGBTQ characters, you can look forward to some wonderful reading this month! Library staff are happy to help you find what you&#;re looking for on our shelves or from another location. Visit us during the month of June and explore the Pride related materials on display or browse from the lists below from home!
Adult Nonfiction
LGBTQIA NonfictionBooklist
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Adult Fiction
Queer FictionBooklist
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Books for Teens
Our Teen Libriarian has place together YA book lists of both fiction and nonfiction, centered around this month&#;s PRIDE theme. Check them out!
LGBTQIA Fiction for Young Adults
LGBTQIA Nonfiction for Youthful Adults
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Books for Children
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Films and Documentaries Featuring LGBTQ+ Stories
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Bellingham Pride Activities
July 19 & 20
Join us for Ferndale's first ever PRIDE Festival - a weekend celebration co-sponsored by Connect Ferndale, the City of Ferndale, the Whatcom County Library System, and LGBTQ+ Western.
Festivities will take place Saturday, July 19th and Sunday, July 20th.
Saturday, July
Morning - Workshops hosted by Combine Ferndale: 10 am - am The Science of Gender with Linden Jordan of PFLAG Skagit, 12 pm- pm. Supporting Transgender Youth with Page from Common Goodness Project, 2 - pm Allyship with LGBTQ+ Western.
All workshops will be held in Ferndale. Pre-registration is required, and the location of each workshop will be sent to registrants directly.
Evening - Pride Trivia and Celebration at Fringe Brewing from 5 pm- 8 pm! 3rd Ave. There will be crafts, face paining, and giveaways AND at 6 pm join in for Pride Trivia hosted by Taryn! There will be prizes!
Sunday, July Don't forget Pride in the Park @ the Pioneer Pavilion.
Pride IN Bellingham: Parade and Festival!
Join Western Washington University and Homosexual Western at the annual Pride IN Bellingham celebration! The pride events are July 8th and 9th, with our focus on the 9th!
July 8th | pm Family Picnic at Boundary Bay Brewery
July 8th | 7pmpm All Ages Dance Party at Depot Market Square Building
July 9th | 11am-1pm Pride Procession. Waypoint Park-Depot Market Square
July 9th | 12pm-2pm Pride Festival at Depot Market Square Building
We will be part of the parade on Sunday, July 9th from 11am-1pm (set up at 10am). We are welcoming anyone from the Western community to join us in the parade: students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families and friends. This includes our cisgender and straight allies. We are centering our LGBTQ+ community members as leaders in the parade. The parade begins at Waypoint Park and ends that the Depot Market Square. The walk is a little over a mile with some elevation transform. We recommend pleasant shoes. If you are joining us in the march, we encourage wearing LGBTQ+ (such as rainbow clothing) or Western gear!
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About the Event
Pride in Bellingham is a celebration that grows bigger and excel each year, drawing people from all walks of life to participate in the joyous event. The parade, a highlight of the city’s summer calendar, is a dynamic present of unity and help for the LGBTQIA+ society. It’s a day when the streets are filled with color, music, and a shared sense of pride.
For more information about the Rainbow City Marching Band’s participation, or to learn more about the event itself, visit the Pride in Bellingham website. It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together, assist the cause, and relax a day of indelible performances and community engagement.
About the Performers
Rainbow City Marching Band, Drumline, and Rainbow City Paint Guard are three of the performance ensembles of Rainbow City Performing Arts. They perform at various parades, festivals, and group events throughout the year, bringing joy and paint to the streets. Rainbow City Marching Band plays a variety of tune, from pop to classical, with a focus on fun and entertainment. Rainbow City Color Gu