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Tacoma Pride Festival honors the LGBTQIA2S+ group by celebrating self-acceptance in who we are as valuable, creative members of a diverse population in the South Puget Sound region.

We invite you to CELEBRATE with us!

 

Tacoma Pride Festival Returns to Wright Park on July 12, 2025!

The Rainbow Center is proud to partner with Parks Tacoma to carry the festival advocate to the park where it all began. We’re deeply grateful to Parks Tacoma for their support in helping us make this beloved community event more accessible, inclusive, and vibrant than ever.

Get Involved with Tacoma Pride

We’re already gearing up behind the scenes—and we’d love for you to join us. Here’s how you can get involved:

Sponsorships
Support Tacoma Pride by becoming a sponsor! We offer sponsorship opportunities at multiple levels, and your contribution helps us keep Pride free and open to all. Reach out to sponsors@rainbowcntr.org to learn more.

Volunteer with Us
Volunteer recruitment begins next month for both Tacoma Celebration and Rainbow Center’s year-round programming. Need to get a head start? Email info@rainbowcntr.org to be added to our volunteer list and receive early updates.

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Out & Active LGBT Meetup Tacoma

Out & Active was created to bring social events to the LGBTQIA+ community in Tacoma. This is a group for all who identify as part of this group, and enjoy a variety of activities such as games, food, nature, and getting to know others.

*** Important, expectations for all members
The purpose of this group is to create a diverse society, where everyone is regarded, welcomed and completely harmless. Harassment and abusive or coercive behavior will not be tolerated. Anyone that makes racist, sexist, transphobic, or homophobic comments will be removed from the group. The organizers obtain this seriously whether an incident occurs at an official event or outside of Meetup.

Group Information
This is an LGBTQA+ collective, which welcomes everyone who identifies as a member of the community. We are trans, gender non-conforming & non-binary inclusive, and there are no age restrictions to the group.

Event Information
Read each event description before RSVP--and experience free to contact the designated Event Host if you'd like more info for that event. Please note that we question you to RSVP only for events you design to attend. If you need to cancel, r

LGBTQIA+ Support and Resources

Local LGBTQIA-Competent Medical Care

What is LGBTQIA-competent medical care?

LGBTQIA+-competent, or queer-competent, medical care is a term that signifies that doctors, nurses, and other medical providers understand the nuances of queer identities and the specific medical needs that may arise for people who clutch these identities. Gender-affirming concern is a specific example of such care, as trans patients often demand access to hormone replacement therapy. Queer-competent medical providers should know LGBTQIA-specific terminology, use patients' correct pronouns, and understand specific health issues that affect gay people at higher rates. 

Note: All of the medical practices listed below trail the informed consent model. Informed consent is a model that allows patients to learn about the effects, side-effects, and workable complications of certain medications and medical procedures and allows them to create their own decisions. This model is in contradiction to the older-school model that required a mental health diagnosis by a licensed professional, which pathologized gender diversity.

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    Tacoma, Washington Gay Capital Guide

    Situated on pretty Puget Sound close Seattle, the Tacoma area is recognizable as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly areas in the country. In truth, The Advocate named Tacoma the “Gayest City in America” in 2012. Tacoma offers abundant instinctive beauty, plenty to see and execute, and opportunity for everyone, all amidst an eclectic, free-spirited, welcoming vibe. The “City of Destiny” as Tacoma is often called, would truly make a wonderful destination to call home!

    A Stare at Tacoma’s History

    Tacoma eventually came to serve as the western close of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and as a outcome, grew quite steadily during the 19th century, and resulting in the metropolis slogan, “Where Rails meet Sails.” The city's name came from Mount Tacoma, which was the original name for Mount Rainier, whose stunning peaks overlook the city. Tacoma means "Mother of the Waters," and is a fitting name, given the city's location on Puget Sound. The city has always been an essential harbor and railroad hub – although it offers far more than that. It is also a city of opportunity, plenty of arts and society, and much to see and carry out. It'

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    Rainbow Center

    Tacoma Pride Festival Returns to Wright Park on July 12, 2025

    The Rainbow Center is thrilled to announce that the Tacoma Pride Festival will come back to Wright Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025!

    As Tacoma Pride has grown over the years, so has the need for a larger venue. After thoughtful consideration and collaboration, we’re proud to spouse with Metro Parks Tacoma to bring the festival back to the park where it all began. We’re deeply grateful to Metro Parks for their support in helping us make this beloved society event more accessible, inclusive, and vibrant than ever.

    Get Involved with Tacoma Pride

    We’re already gearing up behind the scenes—and we’d adoration for you to attach us. Here’s how you can get involved:

    Booth Applications
    Booth applications have been extended until Wednesday, May 21st! Apply here: https://forms.gle/J3XpbDY2SSTiGYsk6
    Questions? Email us at vendors@rainbowcntr.org.

    Entertainment Opportunities
    Are you a local composer, drag artist, or actor based in Washington State? We’re actively booking talent for this year’s event. If you’d like to be considered, please saturate out this form before Friday, May 30th: https://forms.gle/7CKWS4RWbq