Swinomish Tribe honors Pride Month with two public events

The public is invited to celebrate Pride Month with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community with events on Thursday, June 20, and Wednesday, June 26.

At noon June 20, celebrate pride on the longest day of the year in the Cedar Hats Pavillions at swadabs Park on the Swinomish Channel. Pick up your Swinomish Pride Day shirt. Enjoy lunch, snow cones, a bouncy house, art and sign making. Listen to hip hop by “Reservation Dogs” composer Mato Wayuhi.

On June 26, Swinomish Pride Day car parade and community dinner begins at 4:30 p.m. at John K. Bob Ball Park on Reservation Road with the vehicle line-up. The parade begins at 5 p.m., followed by the dinner at 6 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club. Prizes will be awarded for the most spirited pride day outfits and best-decorated vehicles.