COUNTDOWN: One week until 2026 Alki Beach Pride – street party and more

(WSB photo: Last Saturday’s flag event in advanceof Alki Beach Pride)

One week from today – on Saturday, August 15 – Alki Beach Pride returns, with a street party and more! Alki residents Stacy and Jolie Bass-Walden created Alki Beach Pride more than a decade ago to boost LGBTQIA+ visibility beyond June, and it’s been a smashing success, bigger every year, collaborating with local businesses. Even if you’re not attending, you should be aware that Alki Beach Pride is in part a street party again this year, with Alki Avenue SW closed from 7 am to 10 pm between 57th and 61st. The official festival hours are noon to 8 pm, with:

Live entertainment

Health and wellness zone

Local LGBTQ vendors

Food trucks

Social group gatherings at local participating businesses

Mew family-friendly kids’ zone

and more….

The entertainment lineup rolled out so far includes comedy, DJs, and drag – including the kings.

John C August 9, 2026 (8:01 am)

This should be a great event but parking is always a headache. Any suggestions as to where to park or if we ride the light rail what’s the easiest way to get there from the closest light rail station?

Dee August 9, 2026 (4:16 pm)

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My plan is to take the light rail to the Symphony station and then take the Water Taxi over to West Seattle and just walk the rest of the way to Alki
- aRF August 9, 2026 (5:20 pm)
  
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  Yes to the water taxi. Don’t forget the free shuttle that goes to Alki via Admiral from the water taxi terminus.
Javier August 9, 2026 (4:59 pm)

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Bus 50 goes directly from the SODO Link Station to Alki and runs every half hour on weekends.