Our queer and trans communities are carrying a tremendous amount of grief, fear, exhaustion, and anger right now. The murder of Juniper Blessing has shaken so many of us deeply. For many in our community, this did not feel distant or abstract. It felt horrifyingly close to home. It is okay to feel sad. It is okay to feel scared. And we also know countless members of our communities are feeling fire, fury, and heartbreak all at once. Following this devastating murder, coming on the heels of our nation's abysmal Counter Terrorism Strategy, and amid escalating anti-trans rhetoric and fear across our country, Pride Across the Bridge sent a public letter to Eastside mayors and councilmembers calling for meaningful action, accountability, and support for queer and trans communities. Our letter outlines the deeply disturbing pattern of anti-trans violence we are continuing to see across King County and our region over the past several years. When these incidents are viewed together instead of in isolation, the escalation our communities have been warning about for years becomes impossible to ignore. One of the loudest things we continue hearing from queer and trans community members right now is: “No one who is not directly impacted is talking about this.” Thank you to our local leaders who have reached out, who have held space, and are speaking out. The full letter we sent to Eastside leadership can be read on our website at: tinyurl.com/Q-open-letter We also want to remind our community that you do not have to carry this alone. - Our comedy show this Sunday is now completely free to attend because we need spaces for laughter, connection, and moments of light right now. - Our weekly community office hours will take place Wednesday from 4-6pm at Together Center. We are actively working to have mental health professionals there to help hold space with our community during this incredibly painful moment. Please keep checking on your trans friends, neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones. Trans people are sacred, healers, creators, and are our community and world 🫂 We are so deeply grateful to be in community with you. You are seen and treasured.

THEME ANNOUNCEMENT 🥁🥁🥁 💗💖 Grounded in Community 💖💗 featuring our queer-owned business spotlight for this year’s Pride, SoulFood CoffeeHouse!! Join us at Marina Park, Saturday, September 5th for community, performers, vendors, and food trucks! Follow our socials and visit prideacrossthebridge.org/pride for more info as we get closer to the event! Shoutout to incredible local artists 🎨 Puss N Toots who designed this year’s logo! 🎨 Art by Anaïs who designed this year’s flyer! And HUGE thank yous to our early sponsors for helping make this event possible!! Eton School, LightHeart Mental Health, Amazon, HealthPoint, EvergreenHealth, Catalyst Counseling, and People Bloom Counseling! Pride Across the Bridge | Pride Event Saturday, September 5th from 12 PM - 5 PM Marina Park, Kirkland WA 98033

We have exciting news! Over the past 4 years Redmond Pride has grown from a small community gathering into one of the Eastside’s most joyful and anticipated community celebrations. As our large scale event and leadership have grown, we have run into a bittersweet issue, we’ve outgrown our space. After conversations with our leadership team, partners, queer creatives, and local leaders, we’re excited to share that our 2026 Pride celebration will take place in Kirkland, and share the name, "Pride Across the Bridge"! This will allow us to host more vendors, artists, and expanded ADA-accessible parking, all while staying passionately true to our values and Eastside roots. What's Staying the Same - Community-centered, highlighting queer-owned businesses - Organizing team, community-centered leadership - Love & joy, incomparable heart, dedication, and passion at heart of everything we do - Shuttle service, continued accessible shuttle for attendees - Police-free - Performer lineup, currently same number of performer slots, w/ interest in growth What's New - Bigger space, more space to uplift local queer artists & vendors - Easier access, a more transit accessible location - More ADA parking at venue - More parking/shuttle options, multiple city and private parking locations for shuttle pick-up/drop off - Active partnership, the city of Kirkland has offered their full and enthusiastic support We appreciate the community members, businesses, and leaders in the city of Redmond for their support through the years. While we’re deeply proud of what we’ve built in Redmond for this event, we’ve also faced real challenges. Moving to Kirkland gives us ability to grow in capacity and alignment with our values, and continue building sustainable and inclusive queer-focused programming for years to come. We are not leaving Redmond behind, but expanding our circle to create more room for everyone across the Eastside to celebrate Pride. For FAQ visit prideacrossthebridge.org/pride (in our linktree) We can’t wait to continue empowering one another, and building bridges of belonging, across the bridge! Looking forward to seeing you in Kirkland, Labor Day weekend 2026!

Check out our 2025 Impact Report! Including information on our team, events, achievements, and more! PAB provides resources, offers advocacy opportunities, and curates art and culture-focused events that are aligned with and accountable to the needs of our diverse Eastside queer community. We do this to build connections and foster safety, so 2SLGBTQIA+ people are empowered, included, and represented close to home. Check it out in our LinkTree in our bio!

Redmond Pride is such an important and powerful event to the Eastside community. There is power in queer joy. There is power in community. Here is more of the community feedback we recieved this year from our post-event survey. Vendor & Attendee Photos: Chris Neir Performer Photos: Travis Whetherbee

Redmond Pride is such an important and powerful event to the Eastside community. There is power in queer joy. There is power in community. Here is more of the community feedback we recieved this year from our post-event survey. Vendor & Attendee Photos: Chris Neir Performer Photos: Travis Whetherbee

Redmond Pride is such an important and powerful event to the Eastside community. There is power in queer joy. There is power in community. Here is more of the community feedback we recieved this year from our post-event survey. Vendor & Attendee Photos: Chris Neir Performer Photos: Travis Whetherbee

Redmond Pride 2025! Soooo many moments to capture at the 4th annual @redmondpride (and so many outfits). Words can't express how wonderful it is to see such joy in Downtown Park! 🌈 Thank you to @pride.across.the.bridge for organizing this event, and for working tirelessly YEAR ROUND to care for this community ❤️✨️ Events like this make Redmond a special and magical place to live, and we are so proud to call it home, especially as a queer-owned business. 🥹 Already looking forward to next year!! ♥️🧡💛💚💙💜 #redmond #redmondwashington #redmondwa #redmondpride #Seattle #seattlewashington #eastsideseattle #seattlepride

Thank you to our sponsor, C 89.5, for helping make Redmond Pride possible! Instagram: @c895radio Facebook: C89.5 Public Radio Web: c895.org

My first time vending in Redmond!! It was such a blast! I felt so much love and happy vibes from everyone 💖🌈 I’m so grateful for my community 🥹 thank you to everyone who came out, it made my day! I was in awe of all the beautiful artists and art works! In uncertain times as these it’s important to support the arts 🎨 go follow and support all these artists ⬇️ @internet__goblin @kura_kebab @transclownfish @angelasorigami @violet_gardens @graceg4rver @future4caster @mayamemsaabqueen @city_dog_art @catchingfeelingsshop cinerophobia @alstroemerialiketheflower @jmepaints @pussntoots69 @diversity.by.action @star_prism_art @politekitty_ @stripesandroseshandmade @clichtenberger_photography @violet_gardens @trinnie__art Plz let me know if I missed you and I’ll tag you! Thousands of thanks to @redmondpride and @pride.across.the.bridge for making this event possible!! #queer #pride #prideevent #artvendor #makersmarket #artmarket #colorfulartist #queerart #redmond #artevent #eastside #latinaownedbusiness #bipoc #neurodiverse #community #artist #art

Maya Mem Saab posing with the dancing pole at Redmond Pride, Enchanted Together! 📸 Last Lite Photography Pride Across the Bridge