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Celebrate 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride on Seattle's Eastside with live entertainment, queer-owned businesses, community resources, and joy! Pride Across the Bridge 2026: Grounded in Community Join thousands of community members for Pride Across the Bridge's annual Pride celebration, a free, family-friendly festival uplifting 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, culture, and connection on Seattle's Eastside. This year's theme, Grounded in Community, celebrates the people, organizations, artists, businesses, and advocates who help create a more welcoming and inclusive region for all. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from elsewhere in the Pacific Northwest, Pride Across the Bridge offers a uniquely community-centered Pride experience focused on belonging, accessibility, and authentic connection. Throughout the day, attendees can explore a vibrant marketplace featuring queer-owned businesses, local artists, community organizations, and resource providers from across the region. Enjoy live entertainment from talented 2SLGBTQIA+ performers, discover local initiatives making a difference, connect with neighbors, and learn about the many organizations working to support queer and trans communities throughout East King County. Visitors can expect: - Live performances throughout the day - LGBTQIA+ artists, makers, and small businesses - Community resources and advocacy organizations - Interactive activities for all ages - Opportunities to meet local leaders and community changemakers - Family-friendly programming - Food vendors and local flavors - Spaces designed to encourage connection, joy, and belonging Pride Across the Bridge serves communities throughout Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Woodinville, Issaquah, Sammamish, Bothell, Duvall, Carnation, North Bend, and Snoqualmie, creating opportunities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and allies to gather, celebrate, and build community closer to home. What began as a grassroots effort has grown into one of the Eastside's largest 2SLGBTQIA+ community celebrations, while remaining deeply rooted in its mission of creating safe, welcoming, and empowering spaces. The festival is organized by the nonprofit organization Pride Across the Bridge, which hosts 300+ community gatherings and programs annually, including social gatherings, arts programming, wellness initiatives, intergenerational events, and community resources. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome! Come spend Labor Day weekend with your Eastside queerdos and experience a Pride celebration grounded in community, connection, and hope.

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