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Pride History Tour of Pioneer Square

Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park

  • Every week on Sunday at 3:30 PM from June 21, 2026 to October 04, 2026
  • Free

A 45-minute, 1-mile walking tour around Pioneer Square. Come learn about Pioneer Square's (previously referred to as the "GayborHood") gay and lesbian scene between the years of 1898 through the 1970s. Hear about Hannah Banana, the Silver Slipper, the Submarine Bar, Steam Baths, Seattle's response to the HIV/AIDs epidemic and much more. 

Tours meet in the park lobby at 1:30 PM. Topics and content will vary slightly by guide. Please note that the tour requires walking through downtown Seattle: walking surfaces will be uneven, traffic and noise are present, and temperatures can be hot. Please plan accordingly. 

If you need accommodations, please contact the front desk prior to the tour. See accommodations available on our Accessibility page: Accessibility - Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Subject to change. Please call the park on the day of to confirm program offering. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Sunday

Dates:

June 21, 2026 to October 04, 2026

Time:

3:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Hike
  • Other
  • Talk
  • Walk