Blaine Marine Park events: Pride in the Park, evening of live music

The Whatcom County Library System will hold Pride in the Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at Blaine Marine Park.

The event will have activities for all ages to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, including story time, jewelry crafting, art vendors, karaoke and a pride scavenger hunt. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic.

After Pride in the Park, the International Peace Arch Park Association will host an evening concert 6-7:15 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at Blaine Marine Park, near the orca statues.

The concert will feature the Bram Brata steel drum brand from the Tri-Cities Steel Band Association. The band is comprised of 30 high school and middle school students traveling from Richland, Washington to Vancouver, B.C. for a summer music tour.

Attendees are encouraged to picnic during the concert.