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.
People of all ages march and watch the Whatcom Youth Pride parade on June 4 as it travels down Cornwall Avenue. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Felix Beatty, left, and Aether Hamilton dance as people gather at Bellingham High School to celebrate Whatcom Youth Pride on June 4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Hundreds of people march in the Whatcom Youth Pride Parade along D Street in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Jen Angelis takes a photo with her daughter, Daphne, before marching in the Whatcom Youth Pride Parade on June 4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Miss Bernet Branca dances during a drag show at the Whatcom Youth Pride celebration on June 4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
One more flag might be too many behind a marcher’s ears as the Whatcom Youth Pride Parade gets ready to walk on June 4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Audience members cheer on a competitor during a lip synching competition during the Whatcom Youth Pride celebration on June 4. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
