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Tacoma Pride® Festival is a free community event! All ages are encouraged & welcome to attend!
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Date & Time
Saturday, July 11 2026
Noon - 6pm
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Admission
Free community event
All ages welcome
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Community Yoga
Free session
Starts at 11am
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Parking & Transportation
There is no designated parking for Tacoma Pride® Festival. Limited street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessible parking is available at the park, also on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to limited parking, Rainbow Center highly encourages taking public transportation.
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Skip The Parking. Ride Transit.
Wright Park is easy to reach from anywhere in Pierce County. Need the best route from your home? Use Pierce Transit’s trip planner or Google Maps for real-time directions.
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What To Bring
A little planning goes a long way. Here are the big do’s and don’ts before you head to the park.
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Do Bring
✓ Blanket or low-sitting travel chairs
✓ Snacks and water bottle
✓ Layers for weather
✓ Sunscreen
✓ Comfortable shoes
✓ Festive gear
✓ A smile and joy
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Do Not Bring
× Large pop-up or camping tents
× Grills or cooking stoves
× Weapons of any kind
× Outside alcoholic beverages
× Marijuana or illicit drugs
× Derogatory signs, items or clothing
× Hateful attitudes
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Accessibility
We are committed to making Tacoma Pride® Festival welcoming and accessible for everyone.
• Wright Park is ADA accessible.
• ADA-accessible portable restrooms will be available.
• Accessible parking is available in designated on-street spaces.
• Service animals are welcome.
For specific accessibility questions or accommodation requests before the festival, contact info@rainbowcntr.org so we can do our best to assist.
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Festival Map
Use the festival map to help find your way around Wright Park and locate key festival areas.
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Stage & Entertainment Schedules
See what’s happening on each Tacoma Pride® Festival stage.
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Weather
Tacoma Pride® Festival is a rain-or-shine event. Please come prepared for unexpected PNW weather conditions.
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Safety, Care & Community Policies
Help us keep Tacoma Pride® Festival safe, welcoming, and respectful for everyone.
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Strict No Weapons Policy
All weapons and firearms, loaded or unloaded, whether concealed or exposed, are strictly prohibited from the festival grounds.
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Code of Conduct
By entering Tacoma Pride® Festival, all attendees agree to respect fellow guests, volunteers, vendors, performers, and event staff.
The following behaviors are prohibited:
• Harassment, intimidation, or threatening behavior
• Violence or physical altercations
• Discrimination or hate speech directed toward others
• Damage to festival property or park facilities
• Unauthorized solicitation or distribution outside designated areas
• Refusal to follow lawful instructions from Event Staff, Security, or Emergency Personnel
• Any unlawful activity or behavior that creates an unsafe environment
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Right To Eject
Tacoma Pride® Festival reserves the right to deny entry or remove any individual from the festival grounds, without refund or compensation, whose behavior violates festival policies, poses a safety concern, disrupts the event, or fails to comply with directions from event staff or security.
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Visit Us Here To Learn More
More festival details are available online.
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Celebrate The 2026 Tacoma Pride Awards
Kick off Tacoma Pride® Festival weekend with one of the biggest celebrations of the year! The 2026 Tacoma Pride Awards bring the community together on July 10th at Theater on the Square for an evening of joy, recognition, performance, and Pride. Doors open at 4:30pm, hosted by Ryan Mello, with a special performance by Bobbi Jo Blessings.
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Don’t forget to visit the Rainbow Center booth! Exclusive Tacoma Pride® Festival merchandise will be sold ONLY at the festival!
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Featured Tacoma Pride® Festival Merch
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Rainbow Center Gear Available Here!
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See You At Wright Park
Thank you for helping create a safe, joyful, and respectful Tacoma Pride® Festival experience for everyone.
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Thank You To Our Sponsors
Tacoma Pride® Festival is made possible through the support of community partners who help us celebrate, uplift, and gather safely.
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Proudly Presented By Our Title Sponsor
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With Gratitude To Our Ruby Sponsors
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Celebrating Our Emerald Sponsors
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Honoring Our Pearl Sponsors
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Thank You To Our Sapphire Sponsors
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About the Rainbow Center
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The Rainbow Center advocates for, educates, and celebrates our diverse LGBTQIA2S+ community. Through outreach, programming, and support services, we strive to create a more inclusive future for all.
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Community Center Hrs | Tuesday & Thursday | 1PM - 4PM
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