Gay Bingo is one of several events planned this weekend as part of Kent Pride 2013 to support gay pride in South King County.
Gay Bingo will start at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at the Kent Senior Center, 600 E. Smith St., sponsored by Kent Youth and Family Services.
Residents are invited to gather at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Nashville’s bar, 114 Railroad Ave., or the AC Tavern, 209 E. Meeker St., to celebrate Kent Pride. The two gatherings are for people ages 21 and older.
The weekend wraps up with Pride Festival in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at Burlington Green Park, at West Meeker Street and Railroad Avenue North.
Sweet Themes Bakery is a sponsor of Kent Pride and will provide box lunches as well as custom rainbow cookies, cake and cupcakes during the weekend-long celebration.
“We’re really excited to be a part of Kent Pride 2013,” said Alison Carchedi, owner of Sweet Themes Bakery, in a media release. “We are proud of our community’s diversity and want to share in the celebration.”
The Kent Downtown Partnership and Curran Law Firm also are event sponsors.
Kent Pride had its inaugural event in 2012.
For more information about Kent Pride 2013 or Sweet Themes Bakery, go to http://sweetthemesbakery.com or call the bakery at 253-981-4999. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
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