Youth

Seattle Pride invites LGBTQIA2S+ youth, ages 13-18, to submit their poetry and prose to the Youth Voices Award contest! Share your unique perspective, reflect on our shared history, and inspire a brighter future for all LGBTQIA+ youth through your writing. 

APPLICATIONS OPENING SOON

Seattle Pride and Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center are co-hosting the 4th annual Pride Internship Program! 

The 2026 Pride Internship will seek six enthusiastic LGBTQIA2S+ youth (ages 16–22) to help shape an inclusive space for queer teens and young adults at Pride in the Park on June 6, 2026. Through this program, interns will gain invaluable hands-on experience in event planning, teamwork, budgeting, and creating safe, welcoming environments for their peers. Applications will close February 23, 2026!