Seattle’s trans community and allies came out in force in and around Cal Anderson Park the evening of June 28 for a joyful celebration of identity on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in New York, which launched the gay rights movement.
Thousands came to Capitol Hill on Friday for the seventh annual Trans Pride. The event, organized by Gender Justice League, supports the Seattle-area trans and gender non-conforming community, with a march, a rally and access to community resources.
This year’s Trans Pride event attracted possibly their largest ever turnout, with several thousand people coming together Friday evening at Cal Anderson Park for a march and rally that included informational booths, speakers and live music.
In what appeared to be the largest turnout ever for the event, thousands marched on Capitol Hill and rallied at Cal Anderson Park Friday night to celebrate Trans Pride in Seattle and remember those who came before to fight for human rights for all.
Trans Pride, in its sixth year, supports the Seattle-area trans and gender non-conforming community. The event was a celebration, but also brought focus on continuing issues including the need for improved healthcare, calling for protections for transgender people who are navigating the immigration system and other causes.
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