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June is Pride Month. Portland has a variety of events to celebrate our LGBTQ+ community.
Did you know Pride has been celebrated in Portland since the early 1970s? Portland’s long history of acceptance and inclusion is honored throughout the year with many gay-friendly and focused events.
During Pride Month, our city and metro area proudly shows its stripes with a multitude of events celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
This year, several events are taking place in July. I’ve included events in and around Portland.
Here is a list of events open to all during Pride Month. Do you know of a fun Pride event? Send me an email with the details.
2024 Portland Pride Month Events
Pride at the Museum
June 21
OMSI’s Pride at the Museum welcomes visitors of all ages for a night of Pride-inspired science demos, lectures, drag performances, music, and complimentary admission to the featured exhibit.
This event is family friendly and inclusive of any allies interested in attending.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for youth and seniors.
Pride at the Museum is Friday, June 21 from 6-10 p.m. at OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave. More info is available at OMSI’s website.
Family Pride in the Park
June 22
Participate in a family-friendly pride day at Cedar Hills Recreation Center.
Bring your family and friends to celebrate diversity and inclusivity in our community with a variety of activities and entertainment. This event is free to attend.
The event is June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cedar Hills Recreation Center, 11640 SW Park Way in Portland. More info on THPRD’s website.
Pride Beaverton’s Pride in the Park and Parade
June 30
The Beaverton event kicks off with a Pride parade at 11 a.m. Afterward, head to Beaverton City Park for a full day of fun activities. Sir Cupcake’s Queer Circus is telling stories using circus arts. Blue Neon, drag artists and Saint Syndrome will perform.
There are also Queer booths of arts, crafts and community agencies, DJ and dancing, food trucks, beer and cocktail garden, and art and activity installations.
This event is free to attend.
The event takes place at Beaverton City Park, 12500 SW 4th St., on Sunday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info at Beaverton Pride’s website.
Pride Night Market
July 12
Join The Hotel Zags andPride Northwest for Pride Night Market. The event features an array of local vendors selling clothes, accessories and handcrafted goods. There’s also a DJ.
The event is Friday, July 12, from 6-9 p.m. at The Hotel Zags, 515 Southwest Clay St. in Portland. It is free to attend. Visit Pride Northwest’s website for more information.
Pride Saturday in the Park
July 13
Attend Vancouver’s Saturday in the Park event celebrating life, joy, support and friends at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St. in Vancouver.
The event is Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info at Clark County Pride’s website.
Portland Pride Waterfront Festival
July 20-21
That’s correct. The Portland Pride Waterfront Festival moved to July.
The annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade has been a tradition in our city since 1994.
This event is the single largest visibility opportunity for our region’s LGBTQ+ community organizations and businesses with hundreds of exhibitors and food vendors. Watch live performances on multiple stages while enjoying an array of diverse activities, food and community spaces.
A $10 donation is accepted at the gate entrance, but no one is turned away for lack of funds.
The Portland Pride Waterfront Festival is Saturday, July 20, from 12-8 p.m., and Sunday, July 21, from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy.
Portland Pride Parade
July 21
For the most dazzling display of Pride in our city, you won’t want to miss the Portland Pride Parade. You’ll see people from just about every walk of life come together to proudly show their colors at this supportive, inclusive celebration.
The 2024 parade starts at the North Park Blocks and travels toward the festival at Waterfront Park.
The Portland Pride Parade is Sunday, July 21, at 11 a.m.
Past Events
Pride Ride on World Bicycle Day
June 3
Ride along on a family-friendly bicycle parade commemorating Pride Month and World Bicycle Day. The event is hosted by celebrated Portland drag queen Poison Waters.
The two-mile route will feature mini dance party stops in three street plazas and takes you past points of interest from Portland’s 2SLGBTQIA+ past and present, including the office and residence of famed 1900’s lesbian Doc Marie Equi; Vera Katz Park, former mayor and gay ally; and Pride Plaza.
The ride ends with a dance party and special guest appearances.
The ride starts at Director Park 815 SW Park Ave.
This event is free to attend.
Pride Ride is Monday, June 3 at 4 p.m. For more info, visit Downtown Portland’s website.
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