The Eastside welcomes Pride Month with the first-ever LGBTQIA+ dog jog & walk in Downtown Bellevue! The Bellevue Downtown Association and Eastside Pride PNW are proud to debut the inaugural Paws & Pride Dog Jog & Walk, supported by Symetra, on Sunday, June 4 at Ashwood Park – adjacent to Bellevue Library.

Focused on inclusivity on the Eastside, this event will spotlight Eastside Pride PNW and their vision of a world free of prejudice and bias where everyone is safe, valued and feels a sense of belonging. Event beneficiaries will be Seattle Humane of Bellevue and Lambert House, a community center for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in the greater Seattle area.

Participant goodie bags will feature customized event bandanas – a memorable keepsake of this inaugural Pride event in the Heart of Bellevue. The event is a non-competitive 4k (~2.5 miles) stroll through the streets of Bellevue with your pup (those without dogs are welcome too). Complimentary event parking will be available at Bellevue Library, adjacent to Ashwood Park.

Who’s the next Grand Doggie Marshal?

We are looking for this year’s Grand Doggie Marshal to start the race and serve on the costume judging panel! Nominate your pup before May 26. The winner will be chosen by public vote through our social media.

OFFICIAL HONORS & DUTIES:

Placement at the front of the start line , serve on the costume contest judging panel with their human and special introduction by our race emcee!

Submit application: https://bellevuedowntown.formstack.com/forms/2023_granddoggiemarshal_pawsandpride

For more information, please visit our website: www.bellevuedowntown.com/events/paws-and-pride-dog-jog-and-walk

Ticket prices for our event will go up on the day of the event. Register early for the lowest price.