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Essentials: Seattle’s Queer/Pride Fest Returns
Standalone three-day festival begins June 23
By Rob Smith May 19, 2023
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2023 issue of Seattle magazine.
Tickets are on sale for the Pacific Northwest’s largest 21 and over music and arts Pride Festival.
The Queer/Pride Festival, held from June 23-25 in the heart of the Capitol Hill neighborhood, features national and local artists, musicians, drag queens and burlesque dancers. Tier 1 tickets sold out quickly, but single-day tickets are still available.
The festival is sponsored by Burgess Hall Nightlife Group, owner of Queer/Bar and The Cuff Complex and co-owners of Elliott Bay Book Co. and Big Little News. Burgess last year bought the iconic Oddfellows building from restaurateur Linda Derschang.
Queer/Pride Festival 2022
Photo by Travis Gillett
“Capitol Hill has seen massive growth and many changes over the years, says Burgess Hall co-owner Joey Burgess. “I remain deeply committed to this neighborhood.”
More information is at queerpridefestival.com.
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