Get Ready for Yakima Pride This Summer: 2026 Parade and Festival

Can you believe it's been a year already and time for another Yakima Pride festival and parade? Me neither!

Last year, the parade sashayed in full-color glory in downtown Yakima, followed by a large family-friendly festival and a 21+ after party. See the details for this year's grand event.

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Yakima Pride Parade 2026 Details

What: 2026 Yakima Pride Festival, Saturday, June 20, 2026

The parade begins at 10 a.m., starting at Portia Park (1406 W Yakima Ave) and will go all the way down Yakima Avenue. It is expected to last for an hour. Spectators are encouraged to dress up and show your pride, in whatever way that means for you.

"From the exhilarating parade, where we proudly carry the colossal 130-foot PRIDE flag through Downtown Yakima to the lively festival brimming with entertainment, food, and community spirit, this is an event you won't want to miss. Let's come together, celebrate who we are, and make history once again!" - Yakima Pride

2023 Yakima Pride Parade Photo Credit Yakima Pride via Facebook

What: 2026 Yakima Pride Festival Details

Following the grand parade which will feature a GIANT pride flag borrowed from Seattle Pride, the all-ages party continues at State Fair Park beginning at noon and ending around 6 p.m. (1301 S Fair Ave). Entrance and parking are free.

What: 2026 Yakima Pride Festival After Party

This is a 21+ event inside the Pioneer Hall building at the Fairgrounds. There will be lots of special drag show performances and a ticket is required. The after party begins at 8:30 p.m. and is expected to end at 2 a.m.

Hey, look, here's a photo of me and Yakima County resident Doug White, helping to carry the massive Pride flag a few years ago!

WHERE TO GET TICKETS

Tickets are going on sale soon so check back here for the link or visit the Yakima Pride website. If you're interested in being a parade float participant, food vendor, exhibitor, performer, or volunteer, you can sign up now.