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Dine with Pride, Shop with Joy: Join Us at GSBA's Pride Luncheon & Pop-up Market

Get ready for an unforgettable Pride Month and join GSBA for our colorful Luncheon and Pop-up Market, proudly presented by Kaiser Permanente. Experience over 20 local LGBTQ+ and BIPOC vendors showcasing their unique products while enjoying a delicious luncheon.

Come hungry, curious, and ready to support local entrepreneurs making a difference in our community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shop, eat, and celebrate with us – secure your spot today!

This year, luncheon attendees will enjoy a special panel discussion featuring esteemed guests: Senator Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), Senator Jamie Pedersen (D-Seattle), and Senator Claire Wilson (D-Auburn). During the panel, we'll explore Washington's educational landscape for LGBTQ+ students, recent legislation, and future educational priorities.

GSBA is also excited to welcome a special guest speaker: 

Hector Ivan Godoy Priske, Head Consul of the Mexican Consulate in Seattle since 2019, is a dedicated advocate for Mexican economic and political interests. With a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities, specializing in North America, he has led efforts to modernize Mexican drug policy and promote North American economic integration.

As an active member of LGBTQ+ rights, Godoy Priske actively promotes inclusivity and representation in all endeavors. In his role, he prioritizes fostering investment in Mexico, protecting Mexican rights, and enhancing political and civil interaction in the Pacific Northwest.

Pop-Up Market Hours: 10:30am-Noon 

Luncheon: Begins at 12 pm 

Guests can register now for $65 per person.

If you have any dietary restrictions or special accessibility needs (wheelchair accommodations, use of an interpreter, etc), please let us know at least 48 hours in advance by emailing membership@thegsba.org.

Pop-Up Vendors Include:

1. Basic Jane
2. Capitol Thrill
3. Cirque du Kink
4. Coopers Optique
5. Friday Afternoon Tea
6. HER GLOW CANDY SHOP
7. Little Lotus Crochet
8. Macs Overdrive
9. ManifestYourWill
10. Puss N Toots
11. Rusted Element Design
12. Secondhand Gems
13. Serious Essentials
14. Sergius & Bacchus Menswear
15.  Smell My Leather
16. Spookybokchoy
17. Street Treats
18. The Curious Seedling
19. Torro Customworks
20. Word Picture Ink
21. Seattle Times
22. Kaiser Permanente

Pride Luncheon Menu

In addition to the delicious two-course meal, all attendees will enjoy a delicious takeaway treat from one of our GSBA small business members! Please select an entree choice for yourself and each of your guests when RSVPing for your ticket.

Salad:

KYOTA GINGER SESAME NOODLE SALAD

Napa lettuce, sugar snap peas, julienne carrots, green onions, sunomono cucumbers, rice stick noodles, sesame seed, and ginger dressing.

Entrée Choice:

BUTTER CHICKEN

Steamed basmati rice with toasted almonds, golden raisins, coconut, and cilantro, served with Moroccan-spiced roasted carrots.

OR

RED QUINOA STUFFED ROASTED TOMATO

Vine-ripened tomato stuffed with red quinoa served with sauteed spinach with garlic, carrot puree, sauteed mushrooms, barbequed lentils, and crispy carrots.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Kaiser Permanente; Pop-Up Sponsor, Carter Subaru; Event Sponsors, Olympic Hot Tub and Thorntail Hard Agave; our event venue, McCaw Hall; and our Media Sponsor, Seattle Times.