Seattle just recruited 56 queer couples to set a world record and make LGBTQ+ history

Pride Month is truly in full effect!

Seattle, Washington has historically been a very inclusive city that's gone above and beyond to help people in the LGBTQ+ community feel loved and seen.

With so much at stake for queer people this year, RuPaul's Drag Race alum BenDeLaCreme teamed up with over 50 queer couples to set a new world record and celebrate 50 official years of Pride in Seattle.

Visit Seattle invited 56 married LGBTQ+ couples to renew their vows on a gorgeous yacht — dubbed the "Love For All Boat" — to properly kick off Pride season on May 30, 2024. The event set the record for the most LGBTQ+ couples to renew their vows together at one time.

"Seattle is the first city that ever really ever felt like home for me. It's so welcoming. The queer community is vibrant. The drag community is eclectic. It's just a great place to let your freak flag fly," BenDeLaCreme tells Out Traveler.

The record-breaking party couldn't come at a more crucial time as LGBTQ+ rights continues to serve as a hot button topic with the election slowly approaching.

BenDeLaCreme is reminding everyone that this visibility and fervent Pride is needed to help protect the queer community.

"More than ever, this is a great year to remember that Pride is resistance. Pride came from a riot. Pride came from fighting back against the powers that be that would oppress us. A lot of those things are rearing their heads again in this election. We as queer people are especially well-equipped to battle these things. This Pride is important for us to use that energy to really gather strength to fight the good fight."

Mayor Bruce Harrell also declared May 30 as "Love For All Day" in Seattle and several city landmarks lit up in rainbow colors to commemorate the special day. Pride season in Washington is clearly off to a very solid start.

To learn more about the city of Seattle and plan your own trip, visit the official website here. Watch the full interview with BenDeLaCreme in the video below.

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