Anacortes Pride-Events and Information

10/05/2023

Get ready to let your rainbow flag fly because Anacortes Pride is back for happy hour! Let's all come together for an evening full of laughter, fun, and community. Costumes are encouraged but not required to enjoy the event.
This month's happy hour will be hosted by Sugar Mama Cafe on October 28th from 4 PM to 6 PM. Sugar Mama has their menu available online for anyone who hasn't stopped in yet. They have a wide range of sweet and savory options with a wonderful variety of beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks available. See you there!

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08/16/2023

Make your calendars friends for happy hour! August 25th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Come enjoy the delicious Sugar Mama Cafe and meet new friends and allies. Enjoy a drink or a snack while chatting or playing a game of co****le! We can't wait to see you there!

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06/29/2023

06/29/2023

Anacortes Pride invites all in our community to participate together in the Anacortes town photo and parade. The photo is at 5th & Commercial at 10:00 am next Tuesday.
We will then walk to the parade start and get in line. There's no application, and the order is determined by lining up at 4th. The parade starts at 11:00 am. Let's be ready at 9:50 am to find each other at 5th Ave. to stand together for the photo.
Wear your colors and bring small flags for the photo. Bring big flags and whatever you want that is upbeat and positive for the parade. Hope to see you there!

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06/21/2023

Are you interested in getting involved with Anacortes Pride? Join our events committee! We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to help bring exciting and engaging events to our community. This is a great opportunity to develop your event planning skills and make a positive impact. Join us today! Contact [email protected] for more information!

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06/20/2023

A huge thank you to all of the vendors and sponsors of this year's Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration! Thank you to all of our amazing performers, to our amazing mc Rikki Sinsation , and DJ Heidi for the amazing music. You all helped make this year's event the best yet! The turnout was amazing, and the joy from attendees was contagious. We can't wait to take all we learned from this year and use it to help make next year even better! Happy Pride Month, everyone!

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06/17/2023

Anacortes Pride Celebration is in full swing! Stop by anytime before 5pm to join in the fun!

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06/17/2023

Supporting another LGBTQ 🏳️‍🌈 business in Anacortes ! Come to Dads Diner for dinner!

06/16/2023

Tomorrow is the big day! Here's one last performer spotlight to get excited about seeing at Causland Park after the parade!

Betty Desire has been entertaining audiences up and down the I-5 corridor for 25 years. She is the proud publisher of The Betty Pages, North Washington's most inclusive alternative lifestyle
tabloid. An activist for equality for ALL, with no exceptions.

06/15/2023

It's time to introduce another of the amazing performers we will be hosting at Causland Park during the Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration!

The Surreal Viktor Rhee Marché is an AAPI non-binary drag artist. They have been performing for 7 years. They started performing in Yakima, Washington, and held the title of Imperial Sultan #11 of the Imperial Sovereign Court of Spokane.

06/14/2023

Performer spotlight continues as we mark off the days til pride! Be sure to join us after the parade at Causland Park for all sorts of fun and entertainment!

Puget Sound's most moderately funny trans-girl, Kaylin, returns to Anacortes Pride in 2023. Celebrating one year since her debut comedic performance in 2022, she returns to amuse and entertain, but mostly just to mercilessly poke fun at homophobes.

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06/13/2023

Shout it out! Open wide and say ahhhhhhhh to our pals at Bayside Dental. Thank you so much for your support. We really appreciate your dedication to putting a smile on everyone's face!

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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06/13/2023

Edit to add: Be sure to have the PayPal receipt either on your phone or printed out to verify payment to receive your sign!

For anyone wondering where to get a yard sign here is the link! Free Anacortes delivery or pick up at Sugar Mama Cafe. Signs must be purchased online and will not be available for purchase at the Cafe, only for pick up of previously purchased signs. All proceeds go towards the costs of hosting all of the amazing events we have all year long, including this Saturdays Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration. We hope to see you there!

Just in time for the 2nd Annual Anacortes Pride Celebration, we have updated yard signs! Buy yours today and we will deliver it for free to your Anacortes location or you can pick it up from Sugar Mama Cafe at 907 7th Street! Shipping is NOT available. We will deliver to your Anacortes address.

06/12/2023

Happy Monday, and hold onto your hats folks, it's time to meet another of the amazing performers we will be hosting at Causland Park during the Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration! Please welcome Denton Touché !

Denton has been performing since April of 2022. He is an animal and human rights activist and loves doing family-friendly performances to express himself creatively and empower q***r youth to be their authentic selves!

Be sure to stop by Causland Park following the parade on June 17th to enjoy the many amazing performances, local vendors, food, and fun for the whole family!

06/12/2023

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Edit #2: It is a settled question that Bert and Ernie are canonically gay on my page, that is not debatable.

06/11/2023

Sunday funday shout out time! With this year's Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration just around the corner, we are so incredibly lucky to have the folks at The Brown Lantern Alehouse supporting this year's event.

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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06/10/2023

It's time to introduce another of the amazing performers we will be hosting at Causland Park during the Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration! Please give a warm welcome to !
They are the pretty guardian of love and justice! They are James Rhee and in the name of the LGBTQ+ community they will fight for you!!
Be sure to stop by Causland Park for the many amazing performances, local vendors, food, and fun for the whole family!

06/09/2023

Shout out time! A special thank you goes to Make Northwest your support in all things Anacortes and Pride means so much! We greatly appreciate all that you do ♥️

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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06/08/2023

As we get closer to this years Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration, we are going to start introducing some of our amazing performers! Be sure to stop by Causland Park following the parade to grab a front row seat at what is sure to be the best show of the summer!
Christopher Sadler aka Gina Touché is the creator and executive producer of Skagit Drag Show and owner of Simply Curious Enterprises; we are a events and retail entity focused on building light and love in the community for over the past decade. As an outspoken personality, Christopher/ Gina has been singing and creating tirelessly over the last 11 years to reintroduce people with their inner love and spark change in the world.

06/07/2023

Shout out time! This one is a little different, as our pals at Sugar Mama Cafe are hosting their grand opening tomorrow! So if you are in or around Anacortes, definitely stop by to grab a glass of wine and a slice of the best cake you'll ever have in your life! Thank you so much for your support!

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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06/06/2023

Get ready to groove to some amazing beats with our talented and energetic DJ Heidi ! She knows just how to get the party started and keep you dancing all afternoon long. Join us immediately following the parade at Causland Park for non-stop entertainment and make unforgettable memories with us!We have so many fun things in store for this year's Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration we can't wait to see you on the 17th!

06/05/2023

Thank you so very much to the Christ Episcopal Church Anacortes WA for sponsoring the Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration. Your generosity and dedication to the tenants of service, faith, community, and inclusion shine not only through your words but also your actions. Thank you so much for helping ensure our community is a safe place for all!

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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06/04/2023

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to our MC for Causland Park, the one and only Rikki Sinsation , formerly Tia Rikki. Our host has been entertaining local audiences for years with their wit, charm, and impeccable stage presence they're sure to keep us entertained between the afternoon's performances. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

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06/03/2023

06/02/2023

Mark your calendars and spread the word! Don't miss out on this family-friendly celebration of love, unity, and joy. Join us on June 17th, 2023, for the second annual Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration.
The parade starts at 11 am in Downtown Anacortes and is immediately followed by the celebration at Causland Park featuring food trucks, vendors, music from DJ Heidi, and performances hosted by MC Tia Rikki.
Please be advised that roads along the parade route and near the park will be closed to traffic to ensure pedestrian safety. Arriving early to secure parking is recommended

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Anacortes Pride Parade will return on June 17, 2023! Stay tuned for updates and opportunities to volunteer for the 2023 Pride Parade!  The parade route ends at Causland Park for a community picnic and party!

06/01/2023

Shout out time! Have you been to visit Adrift Restaurant ?

Great food ✅️
Locally sources ingredients ✅️
Friendly ✅️
Relaxed atmosphere ✅️
They check all the right boxes for places to eat AND making awesome sponsors! ✅️ ✅️ ✅️

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/30/2023

Pride is just around the corner! Are you excited yet? Our friends are MoonWater Arts are! If you are in the market for beautiful handmade glass art, this should be your one and only stop! Thank you so much for all you do to support our community!

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/26/2023

Big shout out to our friends at Samish Indian Nation Not only are they sponsors of the pride parade who will be walking in the event they will also have an awesome booth set up at the Causland Park celebration afterwards too! Definitely stop by and say hi to some of the nicest people around!

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/24/2023

Have you been to visit Clayhouse Anacortes yet? If not, then what are you waiting for!? Visit the gallery, do a walk-in project, and sign up for one of the many awesome workshops! Even with all the amazing stuff going on in their shop, they still make time to support our community as a sponsor. Thank you SO much!

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/22/2023

New week, new shout-outs! Our pals at Anacortes Hearing Center
are awesome! Thank you so much for all you do to support our community and make everyone who walks through your doors feel welcome.

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/19/2023

Shout out to one of the best shops downtown friendly people and books, what more can you ask for? Thank you so much for all you do to support our community and bringing the joy of reading to all!

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/17/2023

It's shout-out time! Our friends at Wellness For Life are the best! Thank you so much for all you do to keep our community in tiptop shape and all the love and support you give!

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/15/2023

Ready for an early morning shout-out? Our pals at SignDog NW are quite frankly the best! Thank you so much for all you do to support our community and the businesses in it.

Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/10/2023

It's shout-out time! Have you visited the delicious Dad's Diner ? Great food, great people, and a sponsor of Anacortes Pride Parade and Celebration! Swing on by and grab a yummy bite to eat for me!
Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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05/09/2023

Shout out to one of our many amazing sponsors for the Anacortes Pride Parade this year! Ace Hardware of Anacortes has been a big supporter of our family-friendly event from the beginning, and we can't thank them enough for all the love. Be on the lookout for more pride parade and celebration sponsor shout-outs in the weeks leading up to June 17th! We hope to see your beautiful faces there!

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04/19/2023

Are you a food truck looking for a fun, profitable berth this summer? Look no further!
Contact [email protected] for more details!

03/28/2023

Did you know we are having a volunteer information meeting for the pride parade and celebration this Thursday? What about when the next happy hour is? Find all this information and more on our website!

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03/25/2023

The tasting has begun! Who do you think will take home the prize?