Spokane Pride Parade

The Spokane Pride Parade is a key regional event celebrating LGBTQ+ visibility, advocacy, and community pride in Spokane, Washington. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the lively parade attracts thousands of spectators and features a diverse procession of walkers, bikers, rollerbladers, and decorated classic cars, trucks, and Jeeps.

The parade route proceeds through the heart of downtown Spokane along Washington Street, Riverside Avenue, Howard Street, and Spokane Falls Boulevard, starting near Riverfront Park and finishing outside Spokane City Hall. A major tradition of the parade is the carrying of an enormous pride flag, a community effort requiring dozens of volunteers that has been part of the event for about two decades.

In addition to community groups and local businesses, the parade serves as a platform for political representatives and various local advocacy groups. The event concludes with a festive foam-shooting celebration, marking the growth of the parade from its early, more cautious origins into a major public celebration of diversity and belonging.