Decked out in full rainbow attire, Sequim Pride’s grand marshal Michael Lowe said he’s never taken so many selfies in his life.

“It was overwhelming and wonderful at the same time,” he said.

He estimates hundreds of people visited throughout the one-day celebration’s third year on June 29 at the Sequim Farmers and Artisans Market on the Sequim Civic Center Plaza.

The event included speakers, a parade along Washington Street and more.

Lowe said seeing the event grow means he “sees growth in this town in accepting diversity.”

“For me it was about being with my family — my gay family, tribal family, biological family, and Sequim family. It was all about family that day,” he said.

Lowe, who handed over organizing duties this year, said new organizers “are carrying it forward and each year it’s going to get better and Sequim is growing with us.”

For more about Sequim Pride, find it on Facebook and Instagram at @SequimPride.

Photo courtesy David Ham Jenny Bingham-Blenk walks with the crowd during the Sequim Pride celebration’s march along Washington Street supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.

Photo courtesy Sarah McCullem/ Singer Amanda Bacon and grand marshal Michael Lowe hug at the Sequim Pride event on June 29,

Photo courtesy David Ham/ Some of the many attendees of the third-annual Sequim Pride event gather prior to marching along Washington Street on June 29.

Photo courtesy Barbara Surber/ Michael Lowe stands by Nuala, a puppy being raised by Barbara Surber of Sequim for the Sequim Puppy Raisers with Guide Dogs for the Blind, during the Sequim Pride march on June 29.