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August 2017
#BlackLivesMatter – March Against Hate and Racism
As we watch that hate and racism is alive and well in the United States- we must not only stand up to hate and racism but defeat it to as violence from racists and haters have rained down upon this nation as we seen in Virginia and other parts of this country So join us and unite against hate and racism but let's not just react but instead stand up and defeat racism and hate - will you join us…
Find out more »International Overdose Awareness Day
Join us in recognizing International Awareness Day, where for the 2nd year VOCAL-WA will fill Westlake Park with balloons symbolizing those we lost this year to overdose. We will also have information tables, a photo display, speakers, and Naloxone training and distribution (while supplies last). One life is too many lost. #EndOverdose #NotOneMore #YesToSCS #SaferIsBetter
Find out more »October 2017
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebratory March and Celebration
Come join us for the third annual Indigenous Peoples' Day March and celebration. 9:00 Gather at Westlake Park 9:15 Ken Workman: Blessing 9:20-10:20 Speakers and Songs 10:25 March to City Hall At City Hall we will feast on a traditional meal as we hear from community leaders. We will also have Indigenous singing and dance groups presenting their songs and dances with us. Then we will meet back up in the evening at Daybreak star to continue our celebration with…
Find out more »April 2018
BlackLivesMatter- March on Seattle 2018
50 years ago - Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated Last year - 20,000 Marched on Seattle to demand equal and fair taxation and end to racial injustice - This year our mission is ending Racial injustice which includes reversing trumps tax bill which has and will hurt millions of people including people of color and we will also march to end police brutality and racism and racial discrimination and end covert segregation via gentrification-and end jailing of our kids…
Find out more »June 2018
Drag Queen Storytelling With Kara Sutra!
Drag queen superstar Kara Sutra is telling stories every Friday in June in Westlake Park! Bring the kids – or just yourself! – to the park and hang around for what is sure to be a good time. #SummerInTheParks downtownseattle.org https://www.facebook.com/events/1008904589273220/
Find out more »Seattle Pride Parade 2018
Join us for the 44th annual Seattle Pride Parade, held at 11:00 AM, June 24 along 4th Avenue in Downtown Seattle. The parade will last about 3 hours, ending at Second Avenue and Denny Way near Seattle Center. Viewers are encouraged to watch the parade from the sidewalks. Pride volunteers will be stationed throughout the route and at the intersection of Denny Way and Second Avenue to assure the safe and orderly flow of parade participants throughout the area. Pedestrian…
Find out more »August 2018
International Overdose Awareness Day
Join us in recognizing International Awareness Day, where for the 3rd year VOCAL-WA will fill Westlake Park with balloons symbolizing those we lost this year to overdose. We will also have information tables, a photo display, speakers, and Naloxone training and distribution (while supplies last). This year we will also have a "Remembrance Rock" painting station, where people to paint rocks to remember their loved ones. The painted rocks can then be taken home and placed in a garden, park,…
Find out more »June 2019
Seattle Teen Pride Pageant
Start Seattle Pride with fun in the park and a pageant. We will be kicking off our pride with this year‘s Teen Pride Pageant at Westlake Park. Come celebrate the step down of our three amazing teens who have put some hard work into this year showing pride all over the state of Washington! More information to follow! Attending the event is free! To compete is $15 Parental Release required Categories for competition Theme wear (your best pride look) Formalwear…
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