2023 Portland Pride Month Events

Photo by Pavel Danilyuk

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 a email with the details.

Community PRIDE Outdoor Market

June 10

Support Queer-owned businesses and other small local business at Taborspace. The 25 vendors will have a variety of goods for sale, including art prints, stickers, skin care products, candles, mugs, tote bags, clothing, jewelry, shaved ice desserts and other handmade items.

There are also family-friendly activities. Get your face painted, create a work of art at the coloring table, make a rainbow beaded bracelet at the crafting table, and learn about Pride history.

This event is free to attend.

The market is Saturday, June 10 from 12-4 p.m. at Taborspace, 5441 Southeast Belmont St. More info on Eventbrite.

Family Pride in the Park

June 17

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 17 from 11 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 25

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. Local band Ringdown plays throughout the day along with drag performances.

ABBA tribute band ARRIVAL brings vocals, harmonies and choreographed dance to the stage at 3:30 p.m.

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 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info at Beaverton Pride’s website.

Pride at the Museum

July 7

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 for the 2023 event are TBD.

Pride at the Museum is Friday, July 7 from 6-1 p.m. at OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave. More info is available at OMSI’s website.

Pride Saturday in the Park

July 8

Join the 30th celebration of Pride at Saturday in the Park. There will be raffles, giveaways and entertainment, as well as booths and food vendors at Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St. in Vancouver.

The event is Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More info at City of Vancouver’s website.

Portland Pride Waterfront Festival

June 15-16

That’s correct. The Portland Pride Waterfront Festival is moving 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 15, from 12-6 p.m., and Sunday, July 16, from 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, 98 SW Naito Pkwy. Visit Portland Pride’s website for more details.

Portland Pride Parade

July 16

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 2023 parade route is TBA. It starts at the North Park Blocks and travels toward the festival at Waterfront Park.

The Portland Pride Parade is Sunday, July 16, at 11 a.m. For more info, visit Portland Pride’s website.

Past Events

Pride Ride on World Bicycle Day

June 2

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 Shemanski Park, 1010 SW Park Ave. and ends at The Cart Blocks, 770 W Burnside St.

This event is free to attend.

Pride Ride is Friday, June 2 at 4 p.m. For more info, visit Downtown Portland’s website.

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2023 Portland Pride Month Events