The Whatcom Youth Pride Parade returned Saturday as people gathered at Bellingham High School to march in support of LGBTQIA+ youth. At the end of the parade, a festival began, including a youth art market, arts and crafts, food trucks and even a drag show.
The first youth pride parade took place in June 2019, when over 1,000 community members participated. The parade was canceled for two years due to COVID-19.