Thursday, October 1, 2026
An incoming storm could put a damper on the opening night of the Capital City Pride Festival in downtown Olympia and the closing night of the Olympia-Lacey Fan Zone.
The National Weather Service Office in Seattle forecast calls for a 60 percent chance of rain on Friday, June 26, with less than one-tenth of an inch of precipitation possible. The daytime high should be near 65 degrees with a west, southwest wind of 9 to 13 miles per hour (mph) with gusts as high as 21 mph.
There is a 40 percent chance of rain on Friday evening. The overnight low should be around 48 degrees with a southwest wind of 7 to 11 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Rain is likely, mainly after 11 a.m., on Saturday, June 27. There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation with less than one-tenth of an inch possible. The daytime high should be near 66 degrees with a southwest wind of 6 to 8 mph.
Mostly cloudy skies are in the forecast for Saturday evening with an overnight low around 48 degrees. There is a 20 percent chance of precipitation on Sunday, June 28, with a daytime high near 64 degrees.
The festival, which runs from June 26 to June 28, begins with a block party at 5th Avenue and Water Street from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Pride Soiree follows at Wild Child (414 4th Ave. E) from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Attendees must be 21 and over with advance tickets at $20. Tickets at the door are $25.
Day two features the Music & Art Pride Fest at Port Plaza and Percival Landing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free. The Capitol Theater will host the Pride Variety Show from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets cost $25.
Later in the evening, Wild Child will host Pride’s Dance Floor from 10 p.m. to close. Attendees must be 21 and over. Tickets are $8.
The final day of the festival begins with the Rally Parade March from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The parade begins at Tivoli Fountain at the Washington State Capitol Campus, then makes its way down Capitol Way S to Heritage Park in downtown Olympia.
Dyke Day in the Park follows at Heritage Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Queerly Hilarious wraps up the festival at Wild Child from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The show is for adults 18 and over. Advance tickets are $18. Door tickets are $20.
For more information about entertainment acts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, click here.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to fix a broken link to Capital City Pride Festival.
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Snevets
Can't wait!!! So great to celebrate!
Friday, June 26 Report this
wolfmanner
Be great for a downpour to cleanse the streets.
Friday, June 26 Report this
Arete
Rain brings RAINBOWS! Yay! The turn out and support will be great regardless of the weather.
Friday, June 26 Report this
Boatyarddog
wolfmanner Too bad Wolfie, the Pride Celebration is Going Wonderfully, regardless of your Hate.
God loves everyone ❤️
Saturday, June 27 Report this
Schnauzer
When will these cry babies grow up? These Pride things think they are Extra Special and need attention. They are Harming children as far as their sexuality and brainwashing them into this Nasty Crap. That’s ok when it’s your time, you will definitely be going to HELL
Thursday, July 9 Report this