Fremont's Charlie's Queer Books hosts a fresh take on the Scholastic Book Fair of elementary school nostalgia. Shop queer titles until you drop—then meet fan favorite authors, mingle with artists, flip through zines, and listen to drag queens read children's books.

The local grassroots art market pops up all around town this month: The 15th brings vendors to Cal Anderson for trans-forward QT Fest, Chuck's Hop Shop hosts a gaggle of vendors June 26, and the main downtown Pride event draws even more. Expect dozens upon dozens of small vendors and makers, plus fun costumes and big community vibes, at each stop. 

Look no further for a fresh pride look: Over a dozen queer vendors lend their fashion wares, plus tattoos and tooth gems. Drinks, snacks, and house music upgrade the market to full-on rave. 

Ballard's El Sueñito taproom (and the location of Frelard Tamales) transforms into an epic stage for drag queen royalty. Kenzie the Kween, Geneva Karr (from season 16 of Rupaul’s Drag Race), Faberg'ee Greg, and others will work Washington's first Mexican and gay-owned brewery over brunch.

Imagine this: The Pride Parade is about to start, but you're calmly sampling brunch nosh and sipping bubbly. A host of queens are in your midst, and DJ tunes punctuate the parade passing by outside the Hilton Motif. Later, a pop-up market and art gallery come to you. It might be the most relaxed way to parade. 

Celebrating 51 years of Pride in Seattle, the quintessential colorful caravan will mosey from Westlake Park to the Space Needle with drag royalty, rainbow-adorned affinity groups, motorcyclists, and more. Over 250 groups march, and last year's spectacle drew a crowd over 300,000 people deep. 

When we say this fest takes over Capitol Hill, that's not hyperbole: Three days simply stacked with artists (Rebecca Black, Sasha Colby, Tinashe, and more) bring hundreds to streets-turned-outdoor venues and adjacent bars. Can't wait for late June to start celebrating? Organizers crafted a Spotify playlist to bridge the gap.

Spilling onto the street outside of the iconic lesbian bar—the oldest in the country, thank you very much—the three-day block party is back with an army of DJs and performers. 76th Street and Betsy Olson Band play Saturday, but the entire weekend's festivities honor the late Wildrose co-owner Shelley Brothers.

The annual street fest makes appearances in two neighborhoods this year, filling both the Seattle Center and several blocks of Capitol Hill with beer gardens, plentiful food options, and a handful of live music stages. Plus, Cal Anderson boasts a pet drag show, drag queen story time, and field games.

Queer women and sapphics celebrate Pride across two dual venues the Crocodile and Madame Lou's, each with their own vibe. ToX!c and beloved dancers host an epic party launching right after the parade wraps up. 

The official Seattle Pride after-party continues at Pier 62. On a stage near Elliott Bay, The Knocks, Dragonette, and Frankie Grande play live sets, while DJs Summersoft and Hershe spin tunes. Long live the party.