How to Enjoy a Gay Pride Festival in Seattle

Whether you are gay or lesbian, or just support the rights of your fellow human beings, you can celebrate gay culture by attending a pride festival in Seattle. Here's how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet access

1. Visit the Web site for Seattle Out and Proud (SOAP) or the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to find events and join the advocacy community (see Resources below).

2. The parade starts downtown near Westlake Park and continues to the Seattle Center. Check with SOAP to learn the exact route and choose a viewing spot.

3. If you want to perform in the festival, send an email to [e-mail]. You must submit a CD or DVD of your performance, your bio, a press kit and resume and a fifty-word essay on why you wish to perform at the festival.

4. To work as a volunteer during the festival, send an e-mail to SOAP at [e-mail], or call the organization at 206-322-9561.
   
   
   

5. Many Seattle nightclubs cater to a gay clientele, among them are R Place, Purr, Manray, Trax Bar and Grill, The Wild Rose and Sugar.
   
   
   

6. You can book accommodations, transportation and travel packages through Clipper Vacations on the SOAP Web site.