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Welcome!
Mission
Lynnwood Pride’s Mission is to welcome a safe and supportive LGBTQAI+ community space within the City of Lynnwood where all LGBTQAI+ families and allies can gather to live, work and play. An organized public network that embraces the LGBTQAI+ community, whom will commit to build upon a cultural environment of peace, harmony, art, music, creativity, acceptance, friendship and inclusivity for all humanity.
Welcoming all people of all orientations, all ages and all backgrounds under the rainbow tree.
Land Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge that we are on the land of the Coast Salish Peoples, Tulalip, Snohomish, Stillaguamish, and Sauk-Suiattle Tribes people who have stewarded this land for generations and the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish past and present and honor with gratitude the land itself. We are honored and humbled to be afforded the opportunity to serve our community in this space.
events
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Lynnwood Pride - Welcome to OzFree public event
$10 suggested donation or
Bring some canned goods for Lynnwood FoodbankSat. June 8, 202410am-8pmLynnwood Event Center 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood WA
A free fun public event welcoming all!Speakers, Entertainers, Vendors, Fashion Cat Walk Contest for kids and adultsWizard of Oz Theme Theater and more!
A free fun public event welcoming all!Speakers, Entertainers, Vendors, Fashion Cat Walk Contest for kids and adultsWizard of Oz Theme Theater and more!
Thank you to our Sponsors
MC Sasha Scarlett - Sasha Scarlett is an Emmy-nominated, professional entertainer who began her career at the world-famous Darcelle's Nightclub in Portland more than 25 years ago. Since then Sasha has been a 3-time Miss Gay Las Vegas, Miss San Diego Gay Pride and Miss Portland Gay Pride as well as a popular performer in Portland and Seattle for brunch and drag shows. She is a former host for Seattle's longest-running drag and brunch shows at Julia's on Broadway in Capitol Hill.
Sasha has produced the biggest adult Halloween party in the PNW called the Portland Erotic Ball for the past 25 years. Sasha was named Outstanding Community Builder by the City of Portland in 2011 and recognized for her Outstanding Contributions to the Las Vegas LGBT Community.
She is a parent of 3 and resides in Seattle, WA.
Check out Sasha Scarlett's regional Pride appearances
Thurs. June 6 - Ballard Pride
Fri. June 7 - Kirkland Pride
Sat. June 8 - Lynnwood Pride
Sat. June 15 - Shoreline Pride and Everett Pride After Party
Sat. June 22 - 10am-1pm & 6-10pm, Capitol Hill Pride
Sat. June 29 - Capitol Hill Block Party Julia's Stage
Author David Neiwert- David Neiwert is a freelance investigative journalist based in the Seattle area and the author of numerous books, most recently The Age of Insurrection: The Radical Right's Assault on American Democracy (Melville House, 2023). A veteran of Pacific Northwest newsrooms, David Neiwert won a National Press Club award in 2000 for his reportage on domestic terrorism and the International Latino Book Award for nonfiction in 2014. He was the Pacific Northwest correspondent for the Southern Poverty Law Center from 2013 through 2018.
Josh Binda - Lynnwood City Council Member and Author
In his groundbreaking debut book “ Breaking Barriers,” Josh Binda invites readers to unlock their true potential and shatter the limitations holding them back in life.
As a newly elected Council Member in 2022, at age 21 Josh became the youngest African American ever elected in Washington state history and is currently one of the youngest politicians in the nation.Josh Binda was the Chair of the Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission for Lynnwood and continues to find ways to bring representation from all perspectives of the community to the city.
Dennis Gibb - is a Veteran and published author with two novels published ‘An Da Shelladh”- a tale of a boy with a special ability and “Exordium”- about a physically and mentally wounded Vietnam veteran who is thrust back into the civilian life.The book “An Da Shelladh” - a tale of a boy with a special ability or second sight is rich in the history of Scotland and ancient faiths and is a saga of love, suffering, self-discovery, and finding meaning in hardship.As a disabled Vietnam War Veteran, Dennis Gibb has a deep affinity for veterans and those affected by the justice system and a dedication to helping individuals achieve their goals. Dennis’s background also includes testifying before Congress on multiple occasions advocating for legislation that supports indigenous communities.
Dennis works now as a Case Manager and Outreach Specialist at Edmonds College to continue his mission of helping military veterans and individuals impacted by the justice system transition to civilian life.
Sign up for the Catwalk Contest at the day of the event!Kids Catwalk Ages 2-12
Teen Catwalk 13-18
Adult Catwalk 19 +Three minute fashion catwalk to one of these suggested songs:1. "Texas Hold Em" - Beyonce2. "Supermodel - You BetterWork" - Ru Paul3. "Free your Mind" - En Vogue
Winner in each category gets a gift basket!
Cat Walk Judges:Charlette LeFevre - Lynnwood Pride DirectorPhilip Lipson - Lynnwood Pride DirectorJosh Binda - Lynnwood City Council MemberNick Coehlo - Lynnwood City Council MemberMaralyn Chase - former State Senator
Randee Young - Destinations Lynnwood Senior Apartments
Become an Exhibitor or Vendor!
Download our Vendor Application form!
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Or contact us at lynnwoodpride@gmail.com
- Developing Schedule - subject to change 10:00 Welcome from Directors Charlette LeFevre and Philip Lipson and Board –Land Acknowledgment
- MC Sasha Scarlett, Lynnwood Pride Band
- Speakers Josh Binda, Renton Pride Winter Cashman
- 10-2pm Barnes and Noble readings on the hour- Children’s Hour
- 11:00 Speaker David Neiwert - Author and Journalist
- 12:00 Stonewall Presentation and March around the conference room.
- Intersex speaker Liv Morgan MC
- 1:00 Emerald City Cats
- 2-4pm - Fashion Cat Walk Contest
- 5:00 Lexy Stray Guitarist
- 6:00 Winner of Raffle for Gift Basket announced
- 6:00pm-6:30 “Welcome to Oz” Theater – A Modern Retelling of the Classic Story
- 6:30-8:00 “Club Oz” – Featuring Sasha Scarlett, Public Dance
- 8:00pm close
- Performers: Emerald City Cats
- Lexy Stray Guitarist - Lexy Stray is a transgender street musician, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from the Seattle area. You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook Exhibitors and Vendors: Around the Table - Gaming Cafe At Work - Employment with Disabilities Assistance Cascading Colors Face Art
- Cocoon House Dennis Gibb - Veteran and Local Author of An Da Shelladh (2nd sight)
- Destinations Lynnwood Senior Apartments
- Just Rose Gold Things Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCA Globe Youth - Empowering Youth and Services in Snohomish County
- KT Kreations - Crafts Lynnwood Today Newspaper The Missing Piece Crafts by AW
- NOW - National Organization of Women, former Sen. Maralyn Chase Nefertiti Holistics - Jewels and Gems Octal Press Comics PFLAG of Everett - Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
- Salish Sea Federation of Democratic Women SPROUT - Birthing Center Strawbeary Meiku - Hand made crochet
- Snohomish County Early Learning Coalition Snohomish County Indivisible Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools, ELCA
- If interested in a vendor space or website ad, please contact us below or at lynnwoodpride@gmail.com Sign up for the Catwalk Contest at the day of the event! Kids Catwalk Ages 2-12, Teen Catwalk 13-18 and Adult Catwalk 19 + Three minute fashion catwalk to these suggested songs:
- 1. "Texas Hold Em" - Beyonce
- 2. "Supermodel - You BetterWork" - Ru Paul
- 3. "Free your Mind" - En Vogue
- Winner in each category gets a gift basket!
- Cat Walk Judges:
- Charlette LeFevre - Lynnwood Pride Director
- Philip Lipson - Lynnwood Pride Director
- Josh Binda - Lynnwood City Council Member
- Nick Coelho - Lynnwood City Council Member
- Maralyn Chase - former State Senator
- Randee Young - Destinations Lynnwood Senior Apartments
- Invite your friends, family and neighboring businesses to attend and support this very important community event! Or support your local community event with a donation.
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Sponsorship Levels
If you would like to become a community partner, volunteer, place an ad on our website or sponsor please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Wizard “Magical Level” – $5,000 and OverGlenda “Humanity Level” – $1,000Scarecrow “Thoughtful Level” - $500Tin Man “Heart Level” -$200Lion “Brave Level” - $100Toto “Loyal Level” - $50
Lynnwood Pride takes in-kind donations Cities all across Snohomish County are celebrating throughout the month of June with their local Pride events and we encourage the community to support and attend their local Pride events including Snohomish Pride - June 1 Arlington Pride - June 2 Lake Stevens Pride - June 8 Monroe Pride - June 9th Everett Pride - June 15th Edmonds Pride - June 22nd Capitol Hill Pride - June 22nd Thank you to our Sponsors
Lynnwood Pride takes in-kind donations Cities all across Snohomish County are celebrating throughout the month of June with their local Pride events and we encourage the community to support and attend their local Pride events including Snohomish Pride - June 1 Arlington Pride - June 2 Lake Stevens Pride - June 8 Monroe Pride - June 9th Everett Pride - June 15th Edmonds Pride - June 22nd Capitol Hill Pride - June 22nd Thank you to our Sponsors
Join the Lynnwood PRIDE Band!Growing up, the music room was always one of the safest and most inclusive departments in school. Do you miss that feeling? Well join us as we create that space again; safe, inclusive, welcoming, and creative.Email us at lynnwoodprideband@gmail.com if you'd like to participate in our newest community in Lynnwood.
The Story behind the Logo
The Lynnwood Pride logo tree represents growth, family and diversity. With the color of the rainbow, the logo includes the colors of the Transgender and the Bipoc Community set inside the Intersex purple circle emblem. Lynnwood Pride hopes to branch out and grow over the coming years and we hope you will join and grow with us.
Pet Profiles
Cricket
Hi, my name is Cricket and I am a 12 year old rescue dog. My owner Oliver and his family named me Cricket because I hop like a cricket for treats.
Lucky
Hi, my name is Lucky and I am a retired service animal. I love to play tug of war and chase squirrels!
Oz Espresso
Introducing a New Espresso Drink!
Oz Espresso - a double shot of espresso topped with marshmallow cream, cream and rainbow colored sugar hot or iced!
It is uncommon for the coffee industry to have a marshmallow cream topping so we think this drink will be unique enough to be memorable and to stand out.
Lynnwood Pride hopes to strengthen the retail relationship between local cafes and the LGBTQ community and to further the mission of creating safe community spaces as well as create a unique line of Oz themed coffee drinks, locally, regionally and nationally.
Future drinks may include an Oz White Chocolate with rainbow sugar and an Oz Sparkling Peach Lemonade.
Try this heart warming espresso at home and ask for an "Oz Espresso at your local coffee shop - because there is no place like foam!
Book and movie Reviews
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ABOUT US
Passion for equality
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Charlette LeFevre - Board Member and Webmaster. Charlette has a BA in Research and Design from Wright State University and over twenty five years in event management. Founder and Director of Capitol Hill Pride in Seattle, Charlette lives now in Lynnwood and enjoys nature.
Philip Lipson - Board Member and Treasurer. Philip has a Masters Degree in Library Science and is an accomplished researcher. Co-Director of Capitol Hill Pride in Seattle, Philip lives now in Lynnwood and loves to play trivia.
Elizabeth Jones - Board Member and Social Media Director.