Saturday in the Park Pride

2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of Vancouver, Washington’s Pride in the Park — the city’s original pride event, formally known as “Saturday in the Park.” This event, in addition to being the longest-running LGBTQ+ pride celebration in Southwestern Washington, is a celebration of life, a gathering of joy, and a place to discover support and friends.

Inspired by a meeting held in 1993 when a small group got together to celebrate Southwest Washington’s LGBTQ+ community, the Saturday in the Park pride event has grown into a significant celebration. It is now held on the second Saturday of every July at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver — this year’s event will be on July 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This event includes plenty for the whole family, including:

• Live music (all day long!)
• Drag queen story hour
• A children’s area featuring an obstacle course and other fun, kid-friendly activities
• A maker’s market featuring over 150 local businesses and vendors
• Plenty of food vendors
• Information booths featuring organizations and businesses that support the LGBTQ+ community

In addition to being a fun, joyous celebration, Saturday in the Park also has the important mission of raising funds for local charities and providing educational workshops for LGBTQ+ families.

As always, Saturday in the Park 2025 is a family-friendly event where admission is free, and ALL ARE WELCOME!