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Visit Lynnwood Pride in the green section on 44th spot G24 across from the Recreation Center
Saturday, September 7, 202410:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Photos from the June 8, 2024 Lynnwood Pride Event - Welcome to Oz!
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Trinity Lutheran Church & Schools welcomes attendees
Sen. Marko Liias speaks at Lynnwood Pride
Lynnwood Pride Director Philip Lipson, Super Liv Morgan Intersex Representative, Director Charlette LeFevre and Arts and Events Coordinator Elizabeth Lunsford welcome all to Lynnwood's first Pride event.
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Lynnwood Pride Director Charlette LeFevre
and Sasha Scarlette
Whitney and Jemma of Cascading Colors Facepainting
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MC Sasha Scarlett welcomes all to Oz
Lexy Stray Guitarist gets ready to perform
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Sasha Scarlett greets former Senator Maralyn Chase
Gubernatorial Candidate EL'ona Kearny speaks
Alissa Jones speaks at Lynnwood Pride
Lynnwood City Council Member Nick Coehlo and business partner Tim of Around the Table Cafe talk about the importance of connecting community
The first Lynnwood Pride march around the event space
City Council Member Josh Binda holds a Toto from Smidget Dog Adoption
Elizabeth Lunsford speaks at Lynnwood Pride
City Council Pres. George Hurst speaks at the first Lynnwood Pride on the history of gay activism at the Lynnwood Bowl and Skate in 1971,
Juan Perelaz of UNIDOS - a nonprofit advocacy organization to address police brutality, racial profiling and police/ICE illegal collaboration.
Fire Commissioner Michael Fearnehough talks at Lynnnwood's first Pride
Ashley Murakowski of Parks and Rec holds a dog at the Smidget adoption event.
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Emerald City Cats performs at Lynnwood Pride
Rep. Lauren Davis talks at Lynnwood's first Pride
Veteran and Author Dennis Gibb talks about his life experiences and his advocacy.
More Photos Coming!
Exhibitors and Vendors:32nd District DemocratesAround the Table - Gaming CafeAtty. Gen. Bob Ferguson CampaignAt Work - Employment with
Disabilities AssistanceBarnes & Noble BookstoreCascading Colors Face Art Chiro OneCocoon HouseDennis Gibb - Veteran and Local Author of An Da Shelladh (2nd sight)Destinations Lynnwood Senior ApartmentsDomestic Violence Services of Snohomish CountyEL'ona Kearney - Gov. CandidateEntre HermanosEverett HeraldEverett PFlagHero's CafeJason Call CamaignJosh Binda AuthorJust Rose Gold ThingsGloria Dei Lutheran Church, ELCAGlobe Youth - Empowering Youth and Services in Snohomish CountyKT Kreations - CraftsLynnwood Chamber of CommerceLynnwood Public LibraryLynnwood Today NewspaperThe Missing Piece Crafts by AWNOW - National Organization of Women, former Sen. Maralyn ChaseOctal Press Comics PFLAG of Everett - Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Royal Robotics - Lynnwood High SchoolSherwood Community ServicesSmidget Pet RescueSnohomish County Chapt. WA State DemocratsSnohomish County IndivisibleSnohomish County Early Learning CoalitionSOCAS-Separation of Church & StateSPROUT - Birthing CenterStrawbeary Meiku - Hand made crochetTrinity Lutheran Church & Schools, ELCAUNIDOS Veterinary Emergency GroupWashington State Stonewall Democrats
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City of Lynnwood Official Event Partner
Thank you to our Sponsors
Featuring Speakers, Entertainers and community support
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 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 22- Edmonds Pride 2-6pm
Sat. June 29 - Capitol Hill Block Party Julia's Stage
Maralyn Chase, is a former Senator representing the 32nd Legislative District, who believes that human rights are the glue that creates our shared sovereignty and gives legitimacy to our governance structure. Human Rights are indivisible and undividable. Maralyn is a life-long Washington State advocate for a human rights-based approach to government and public policy. She believes that government has a duty to ensure the human rights of all the people.
Her work earned her the enmity of those who would like to privatize the very foundations of our society, ultimately destroying the Rule of Law, and change the Constitutional government from a democracy to a theocracy that prioritizes White Christian Nationalist authoritarian rule.
Her work earned her the enmity of those who would like to privatize the very foundations of our society, ultimately destroying the Rule of Law, and change the Constitutional government from a democracy to a theocracy that prioritizes White Christian Nationalist authoritarian rule.
Senator Marko Liias is a lifelong Washingtonian born and raised in the neighborhoods he now serves. He represents the communities of the 21st Legislative District, which includes neighborhoods in Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, and Mukilteo.
Marko was appointed to the House of Representatives in 2008 and won re-election three times. He was appointed to the Senate in 2014 and is currently serving his third term as a senator. Throughout his service in the Legislature, he has prioritized policies to make the state safer and more inclusive for LGBTQ+ youth and adults including banning conversion therapy, mandating WA insurances providers cover gender affirming care, and providing safe shelter for trans youth seeking protected healthcare services.
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Cancelled due to family needs
David Neiwert will be speaking at Capitol Hill Pride on June 22nd.
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.
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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.
Pres. of UNIDOS Juan Peralez
Juan Peralez was born in the town of Los Indios, Texas about 100 yards from the Rio Grande. In 1959, his parents who were farm workers migrated to Washington because wages were higher than in Texas. Mr. Peralez graduated from Stanwood High School and was fortunate to attend and graduate from the University of Washington with a degree in Political Science. While at the U of W,he became President of MECHA, a Chicano student national organization that advocated for ethnic studies, more Chicano faculty, and the hiring of more Chicanos at the University. He worked for the City of Seattle for 30 years in energy conservation. In 1990, Juan founded Unidos, a nonprofit advocacy organization to address police brutality, racial profiling and police/ICE illegal collaboration. Unidos currently advocates for police accountability and is an ally of the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability. Unidos is a 501-C 4 nonprofit organization whose mission is uniting law enforcement and communities that works on changing police culture in order to save lives of both communities and law enforcement. We believe police culture is stale, doesn't work, never has, and needs to change towards the mission of saving lives of community members by holding law enforcement accountable. Unidos also works on addressing white supremacy within law enforcement and beyond. We believe white supremacy extremists groups must be tracked, monitored and confronted as they are the biggest threat to our democracy as was demonstrated on January 6, 2021. Unidos not only serves the Latino community but everyone in general who is vulnerable to white supremacy violence and police misconduct.
EL'ona Kearney - Candidate for WA State Governor
EL'ona Kearney's, candidate for governor, journey is one of resilience and determination. An Army veteran, devoted wife of a union worker, published author, and forgiveness coach, her slogan "Removing Labels" reflects her core values: unity, community, and support. Since high school, she has organized events that challenge stereotypes and promote character over assumptions. Running a collaborative, community-driven campaign, she proudly declares, "We are running for governor."EL’ona has a rich background in military intelligence, Jr. Vice Commander of her VFW, founder of a nonprofit teaching youth about legislation, and lobbying for education funding. Her track record of presenting bill proposals and testifying on critical legislation underscores her commitment to effecting positive change.
Sheriff Susanna Johnson - Sheriff Susanna Johnson was sworn in as Snohomish County’s 33rd Sheriff on January 2, 2024. She joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1990 as a patrol deputy. Over her three-decade career, she rose through the ranks serving as a K-9 handler, detective, SWAT squad leader, detective sergeant, lieutenant, patrol captain and bureau chief of operations. In 2019, Johnson retired from the Sheriff’s Office after nearly 30 years of service. In 2020, she joined the Bothell Police Department to serve as a lateral police captain before being promoted to deputy chief. Sheriff Johnson is Snohomish County’s 33rd elected Sheriff.
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.
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Come check out Smidget Dog Rescue's dogs for adoption in the front of the Event Center!
Smidget Pet Rescue
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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. Check out Snohomish County Pride Guide - click HERESnohomish Pride - June 1 Stanwood / Camano 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 and Supporters! Thank you Elizabeth Lundsford Fred Meyer - Lynnwood Sasha Scarlett Robert Leutwiler
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. Check out Snohomish County Pride Guide - click HERESnohomish Pride - June 1 Stanwood / Camano 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 and Supporters! Thank you Elizabeth Lundsford Fred Meyer - Lynnwood Sasha Scarlett Robert Leutwiler
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NEWS
Lynnwood Pride becomes offical 501(c)3 Non-Profit
PRESS RELEASEfor immediate release6/7/2024
Lynnwood Pride is proud and over the rainbow to announce we are now an official 501(c) non-profit having received the final determination letter from the IRS in the mail just one day before Lynnwood's inaugural Pride event.EIN# 99-0650588.Lynnwood's first Pride eventLynnwood Pride - Welcome to Oz!Sat. June 8, 202410am-8pmLynnwood Event Center$10 Sugg. donation
Lynnwood Pride is proud and over the rainbow to announce we are now an official 501(c) non-profit having received the final determination letter from the IRS in the mail just one day before Lynnwood's inaugural Pride event.EIN# 99-0650588.Lynnwood's first Pride eventLynnwood Pride - Welcome to Oz!Sat. June 8, 202410am-8pmLynnwood Event Center$10 Sugg. donation
Snohomish County Pride Flag Raising
Lynnwood Pride Directors Charlette LeFevre and Philip Lipson were honored to speak for Lynnwood Pride at the request of Sen. Marko Liias at the fourth annual Snohomish County Pride Flag Raising June 5, 2024.
A public flag raising with about 100 in attendance included Pride organizers from Arlington, Edmonds, Everett and Lake Stevens Pride.
Speakers included Sen. Marko Liias, Snohomish County Council Megan Dunn, Snohomish Excutive Dave Somers, Sheriff Susanna Johnson and attending was also the Snohomish Office of Social Justice calling for standing together and celebrating Pride.
Lynnwood Pride attends City staff Pride Flag raising.
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City Councilmember Nick Coehlo presents Pride Proclamation. In front - Philip Lipson, Charlette LeFevre, Liv Morgan, Naz Lashgari - former DEI Director, Elizabeth Lundsford and Grey.
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.
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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
Coming Soon!
ABOUT US
Lynnwood Pride first official meeting in Lynnwood Oct. 2023.
Charlette LeFevre, Philip Lipson, Sarah Crawford, Janet Pope, Mike Miller, Marc Kelm, Alyssa Jones, Heather Kelm, Ty Tufono-Chaussee, Roan Jones, Jaxon Kelm, Oliver Patterson.
Passion for equality
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Charlette LeFevre - Founder, Event Director 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 - Co-Director 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.
