Bloomsday This 12 kilometer run/walk is perfect for anyone of any age. Bloomsday is the world's largest timed road race with over 50,000 participants each year. The race is always the first Sunday in May.
Lilac Festival The country's largest Armed Forces Day celebration including the Armed Forces Torchlight Parade. Held annually on the third Saturday in May.
Hoopfest The world's largest 3 on 3 basketball tournament, with courts spread out all over downtown. Hoopfest takes place over the last weekend in June.
OutSpokane Pride Parade & Rainbow Festival Eastern Washington's largest Gay, Lesbian, and Transgendered festival. Held annually every June.
Spokane Gay/Lesbian Film Festival Held annually on the first weekend of November, the festival presents a weekend of independent film.
Get Lit! Programs Festival The week long literary festival held annually in the Spring with educational outreach programs throughout the year. It celebrates literature for all ages with readings, workshops, panel discussions, slams, fairs, contests, and more.
Bare Buns Fun Run Largest clothing-optional timed road race in the U.S. Five kilometers run/walk on pressed gravel. Family-oriented code of conduct applies. Last Sunday in July since 1984. North Deer Lake Road exit from US-395, then about 10 miles (16 km). Drive with caution on the narrow, winding road, which becomes unpaved at the end of the lake shore.
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