'We've at least come a little ways': Snohomish to host first Pride event

SNOHOMISH — Hundreds are expected to gather Saturday in the streets of downtown Snohomish to celebrate the city’s first-ever official Pride event, in what organizers hope will usher in a more inclusive era for the city.

The 12-hour event agenda begins with a parade on First Street at 10 a.m. There will also be a pop-up market with about 60 artisan vendors, kids activity area, a downtown wine walk, rainbow bingo, queer cabaret, a brewery party and a karaoke after party.

In years past, locals have organized small-scale events: Mariposa Spa owner Soren Stone opened up his business to celebrate in 2022. (Ten people showed up.) The year before, some folks gathered for an unofficial car parade.

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The group did take up space, but they did so isolated from each other. After a 2020 rally in Snohomish, when at least 100 armed vigilantes gathered in response to what was supposed to be a peaceful protest, celebrating Pride from inside cars felt safer.

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