PRIDE Community Picnic with Mutiny Bay Brass Band

• Date: Saturday, June 6th
• Time: Arrive as early as 4:00 PM to enjoy the natural beauty of the land, and depart by 8pm. 
  • Music: 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
  • Intermission and Announcements: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
  • Music Resumes: 6:15 PM – 7:00 PM
• Location: Outdoors Courtyard and Art Barn, Whidbey Institute Heartland (Rain plan TBD)
• RSVP: Please register in advance to RSVP and let us know to expect you: [event registration link].

Join us for an uplifting celebration of community and joy at the PRIDE Community Picnic, featuring the lively tunes of the Mutiny Bay Brass Band. In partnership with South Whidbey Pride, we aim to celebrate the South Whidbey LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. South Whidbey Pride envisions a community where all members live safely and openly as their authentic selves.

Our friends from Regenerate Whidbey will also join us to share exciting details about the upcoming Compassion Games. This community engagement experience invites people worldwide to inspire one another to reveal and promote acts of compassion that better our lives, our communities, and all life on Earth.

Carpooling

We strongly encourage carpooling! Invite your friends, share a ride, and help us make this event environmentally friendly. Parking may be tight, so if you are able, please expect to walk less than half a mile on the trail to our heartland campus from our outer parking lot, saving the closer parking options for those who need them. Signs and directions will be provided upon arrival. For a reserved space closer to the event, please contact Madisun at madisun@whidbeyinstitute.org.

Musical Delight

Celebrate with Mutiny Bay Brass Band, Whidbey’s premier community HONK! band. They will fill the air with charming covers and world music, sure to delight your heart and mind. Kid’s percussion instruments will be available for all ages to play and experiment with sounds. 

What to Bring

• Rainbow Picnic Attire: Wear your finest rainbow-themed outfits to support Pride Month!
• Picnic Essentials: Bring your own picnic and remember, “pack it in, pack it out.” Snacks to share are welcome!
• Seating: Folding chairs are welcome, as we have a limited number of picnic tables.
• Beverages: Water and tea provided. Bring your own water or tea containers to minimize the use of our dishes or compostables.
• Leave No Trace: Help us keep the venue clean for future guests by leaving no trace.

Important Notes

• Free Event: This event is free of charge. All contributions received will support SW Pride events and the Whidbey Institute.
• No Pets: Please leave your dogs at home for the comfort and safety of all attendees.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you’re interested in volunteering for parking assistance or other support before or after the event, please contact Madisun at madisun@whidbeyinstitute.org. Your help ensures this event remains low impact on the venue and staff, allowing us to continue hosting spontaneous community events between program rentals.

Let’s gather to celebrate community, diversity, and joy. Cheers, darlings!