Whatcom Youth PRIDE Parade

We are thrilled to demonstrate our support and participation with our Queer Community by marching in the Whatcom Youth PRIDE Parade!

It is fun for all ages and the whole family is welcome to march in the parade!

The parade itself is ~20 minutes long starting at the corner of Cornwall & Halleck, however, different bodies go at different speeds. 

A picture of route can be found on the Whatcom Youth PRIDE Website, linked here: https://www.whatcomyouthpride.com/eventinfo

 An optional Festival and performances are hosted after the parade. 

DATE: Saturday, June 1st, 2024
Arrival Time: Arrive at 10:00 am for parking and check-in.
Parade Line Up at 10:45am. Parade Starts: 11:00am
(Optional) Festival Starts: 11:30am with performances beginning at 12:30pm, and lasts until 2pm


This is not a Drop-Off Event. Girl Scouts must be supervised by their own grown-up OR a specified Girl Scout Adult. 


Location:
Parade: Downtown Bellingham & Festival: Bellingham High School.
See parade route on the Whatcom Youth Pride Website Route Map

Meet at the Dollar Tree Parking Lot:
1821 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225, United States

Parking:  Parking Downtown can be challenging -- give yourself plenty of time to arrive!

Cost: $0  
Optional Patch: Commemorative Patch is being designed! Watch for more details! 


Gear Needed:

*It's important to remember your Girl Scout Uniform for this event, sending the message to our community that Girl Scouts is a safe place for LGBTQ+. 

** Optional: Flags, Buttons, Signs - Optional, and everyone loves having them! Bring extra! 


More Details: 

https://www.whatcomyouthpride.com/event-info


Our Girl Scout / Northern WAVE PRIDE Facebook Event:

https://www.facebook.com/events/802988618542466

Whatcom Youth Pride Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/whatcomyouthpride

Girl Scout Curriculum

Participating in a Parade can be made part of:

- Daisy Good Neighbor

- Brownie Celebrating Community

- Junior Inside Government

Parade Suggestions

Dress in Layers. 

Bring a Day Pack or something with wheels to pull - Wagon, Suitcase, Backpack, Cooler.

Bring extra water and easy to travel with snacks. 

Meet in a Group.

Add plenty of time to park and walk to your meeting point.

Clear Ponchos if there is any chance of rain.

Suggest: Daisies in the front to set the pace with their little-er legs.

Drop off at staging Area - Park cars at the end of the route.

Prepare Girl Scouts with their emergency contact phone numbers.