Pride Gig Harbor

09/18/2026

💜 TOMORROW IN GIG HARBOR: BRIDGE TO HOPE 💜

Most of us have been touched by su***de in some way.

A family member. A friend. A coworker. A student. A neighbor. Someone we love. Sometimes we know their story. Sometimes we don’t.

And here in Pierce County, this is an issue we cannot afford to look away from. Su***de is currently the 9th leading cause of death in our county, with our local su***de rate approximately 20% higher than the national average.

Tomorrow, Friday, September 18, Pierce County is bringing our community together for the first annual Su***de Prevention Summit & Bridge to HOPE 5K in Gig Harbor.

And it’s FREE. Everyone is welcome.

You don’t have to be a mental health professional. You don’t have to be a runner. You don’t have to have all the right words.

You can simply show up.

The day includes:

💜 Professional Learning Program | 12–4:30 PM
For behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, educators, first responders, social service staff and community partners.

💜 Community Connection & Su***de Prevention | 4–6 PM
A welcoming space for families, caregivers and community members to learn practical tools, connect with local resources, explore mental health and wellness activities, and find support.

💜 Bridge to HOPE 5K | 5:30 PM check-in | 6:15 PM start
Walk or run across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge as a community. The evening begins with an honoring and Bead Ceremony recognizing those we have lost, survivors, and everyone whose life has been touched by su***de. All fitness levels are welcome.

You can attend one portion or all three.

Sometimes prevention starts with knowing what to say.
Sometimes it starts with knowing where to turn.
Sometimes it starts with simply reminding someone that they are not alone.

And sometimes, it starts with a community willing to show up.

If you can, please consider joining tomorrow, sharing this post, or inviting someone who might benefit from being there.

📍 PenMet Parks Recreation Center
2524 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor

📅 Friday, September 18, 2026
⏰ Noon–7 PM
🎟️ FREE

Register and find the full schedule here:

https://www.piercecountywa.gov/su***deprevention

💜 Come learn. Come connect. Come remember. Come walk with us toward hope.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support, available 24/7.

06/27/2026

✨Come one, come all (as long as you’re a kind human😉) to the 4th Annual Pride in the Park - Gig Harbor!!!! We’ll be creating a breathtaking 🌈 day filled with hugs, games, music, shopping, food, love, performances and so much more!! See you at Skansie Brothers Park from 11 AM until 4 PM!!

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, vendors and phenomenal event team for making this day so special 🫶🏻✨🫧🎪🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩷 -JDay

06/26/2026

Pink Gorilla Espresso, Smoothie and Food Truck will be pulling up early on Saturday while we load in all our fabulous Pride in the Park - Gig Harbor vendors!!

06/25/2026

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06/25/2026

06/25/2026

Gig Harbor, it is time to SHOW UP.

We have heard the messages from a few who just do not get it. But here is what we know: hearts filled with love, kindness, courage, and respect for humankind will always outshine hate. We have worked too long and too hard to let fear, cruelty, or ignorance dim the light of this community.

What makes Gig Harbor beautiful is not division. It is the people who choose to show up for one another. It is every vendor, volunteer, sponsor, neighbor, and community member who comes out because they believe in a world where all humans are valued, respected, and worthy of belonging.

Join organizer Gail Henricksen for the annual Narrow the Divide Pride Walk on Saturday, June 27th. Participants will gather on the Gig Harbor side of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge at 8:30 AM, with the walk beginning promptly at 9:00 AM.

Bring your flags, signs, rainbow gear, friends, family, and all your Pride as we come together to celebrate inclusion, equality, and the strength of our community.

📍 Meet: Gig Harbor side of the Narrows
🕣 Gather: 8:30 AM
🚶 Walk Begins: 9:00 AM

Then join us at the 4th Annual Pride in the Park - Gig Harbor, beginning at 11:00 AM at Skansie Brothers Park!
We are ready for a powerful day of joy, visibility, music, speakers, and celebration:

This is our time. Our community. Our celebration.
Come walk. Come cheer. Come stand with love.

06/24/2026

✨ One of the beautiful things you'll discover at the 4th Annual Pride in the Park - Gig Harbor is this stunning handcrafted mandala mirror created by Kristi's Rocks & Dots.

At first glance, it's a gorgeous piece of art—intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and careful attention to every detail. But look a little closer, and you'll see something even more important: yourself.

Pride is about reflection. It's about seeing yourself clearly and knowing that who you are is worthy of love, celebration, and belonging. For many in the LGBTQIA+ community, that reflection hasn't always been easy to find. Sometimes it takes courage to look in the mirror and embrace every part of yourself.

Kristi's mandala mirror serves as a beautiful reminder that we are all works of art—unique, imperfect, colorful, and worthy of being seen.

When you stop by Pride in the Park this Saturday, take a moment to look into the mirror. See your joy. See your strength. See your community.

Most importantly, see yourself.

🌈 Because your reflection matters.
🌈 Your story matters.
🌈 YOU matter.

Thank you, Kristi's Rocks and Dots, for bringing beauty, creativity, and a little extra magic to Pride in the Park – Gig Harbor.

06/23/2026

Please help HopeSparks with their current needs. We are so grateful to host them as a sponsor at Pride in the Park - Gig Harbor!

🚨 Our shelves need your help!

HopesCloset, a program of HopeSparks, serves 60+ families each month with essential hygiene and household items. Right now, we're critically low on:

🧴 Shampoo & Conditioner
🧼 Body Wash
🧽 Cleaning Supplies
🍽️ Dish Soap & All-Purpose Cleaner
✨ Disinfecting Wipes

These aren't extras, they're necessities that help families maintain health, dignity, and stability.

💙 Shop our Amazon Wish List or donate new, unopened items today. https://a.co/079Jbb0v

Questions or want to coordinate a drop-off? Contact Pati West at [email protected].

Every item donated makes a difference.

06/23/2026

Check out this incredible line up of merchandise vendors, community organizations, foodies, brick & mortar business all joining us for a day of LOVE and COMMUNITY!!

Social Justice Kids / Blooberry
Aspenhearted Creative
Harbor Hope Center
Howling Mad Creations
Kirsten's Crochet Crafts
Moms for P.E.A.C.E.
Mythical Fairy Hair
Peruse the Stacks
Agnus Dei Lutheran Church
Kindred Creations
LIVEeachmoment Art
St. John's Episcopal Church Gig Harbor
Stitched Periodically
Unique Birdfeeders
26th Legislative District Democrats
A Green Doula
FaerieDust Fantasies
Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of Seattle
Fox Island United Church of Christ
HopeSparks
Mud Flow Studio
Noir Bloom
Parents Building Bridges
Pierce County Library - Gig Harbor
Pride Counseling NW
Timmery and Rainbowland Entertainment
Bark Brigade
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Gig Harbor Now
Pierson Paradise Crystals
Proud Mountain Crafting
Shelf Indulgence
Free Mom Hugs
Old Dog Haven
Gig Harbor Women's Co-Op
Dimora Home Group
Double Yolk Design Co.
Generation X Apothecary
GreenSteamer
Hot Babe- Hot Sauce.com
Marconi Chiropractice & Wellness
Indivisible Gig Harbor
NW Hopeful Horizons
Rainbow Center
Tacomas Bluemouseketeers
Tails and Trails Pet Photography
Tapco Gig Harbor
Timber Tails Mobile Pet Massage
Our Best Friend Doggie Daycare and Warped Portal Kandi
All Bout The Colors
Twilgith Minerals
Kristi's Rocks and Dots
Zehnz Dezignz & Sawyers Wacky Art
Kids Carnival sponsored by Snapology Gig Harbor Tacoma
Pink Gorilla Espresso and Food Truck
Xantolo Taqueria
South 2 West Boiled Peanuts
Turger Burger
Starvin Marvin's
Emy Ray Bakes