Tacoma Pride Festival 2026

Pride Kickoff Events

About Tacoma Pride

Tacoma Pride Festival is a program of Rainbow Center and one of the largest LGBTQIA2S+ celebrations in Tacoma and Pierce County. What began as a local community gathering has grown into a month-long series of events that celebrate LGBTQIA2S+ identity, culture, creativity, and resilience throughout the South Puget Sound.

Tacoma Pride creates opportunities for connection, visibility, advocacy, and celebration while supporting local artists, performers, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations. The festival welcomes people of all ages, identities, and backgrounds and is designed to create safe, affirming spaces where community members can gather, celebrate, and be seen.

Featured Events

Pride Festival

The Tacoma Pride Festival at Wright Park features live entertainment, community organizations, food vendors, local artists, family activities, and opportunities to connect with LGBTQIA2S+ resources and services.

Pride Awards

The Tacoma Pride Awards recognize individuals, organizations, and community leaders who have made meaningful contributions to LGBTQIA2S+ communities in Tacoma and the South Puget Sound.

Pride Awards

Entertainment + Performers

Tacoma Pride highlights a diverse lineup of local performers, musicians, entertainers, drag artists, and community talent throughout the festival.

Entertainment programming celebrates LGBTQIA2S+ creativity while creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for attendees of all ages.

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Vendors + Organizations

Tacoma Pride welcomes local businesses, nonprofits, artists, makers, food vendors, and community organizations from across Tacoma and Pierce County. Vendor spaces help attendees connect with LGBTQIA2S+ resources, local businesses, advocacy organizations, and community services.

Vendor Opportunities

• Community resource booths
• Local artists and makers
• Food vendors
• Business exhibitors
• Interactive activities

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers play a critical role in creating a safe, welcoming, and successful Tacoma Pride experience.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

• Festival setup and breakdown
• Guest support and information
• Accessibility assistance
• Activity and vendor support
• Community outreach

Community Impact

Tacoma Pride is more than a festival. It is an opportunity to strengthen visibility, connection, advocacy, and belonging for LGBTQIA2S+ people across Tacoma and Pierce County.

Each year, Tacoma Pride helps:

• Connect thousands of attendees with community resources
• Support local LGBTQIA2S+ artists and businesses
• Expand visibility for advocacy organizations and nonprofits
• Create safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA2S+ people and allies
• Strengthen relationships across the South Puget Sound community

Accessibility + Inclusion

Tacoma Pride is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for attendees of all ages, identities, and abilities. Festival organizers continue working to improve accessibility, safety, and community support throughout all Tacoma Pride events and activities.

Sponsors + Partners

Sponsors and community partners help make Tacoma Pride possible. Their support helps expand access to free community programming, live entertainment, advocacy initiatives, and LGBTQIA2S+ visibility throughout the South Puget Sound.

Tacoma Pride sponsorship opportunities provide meaningful community impact while connecting organizations with thousands of attendees from Tacoma and Pierce County.

Sponsor Packet PDF