Celebrate Pride at these events from Portland to Pendleton – OregonLive
Pride events are filling entertainment and community calendars from Portland to Pendleton this month to celebrate LGBTQ+ people. Here’s a guide to events within the Portland area, along with a roundup of Pride festivals and events happening throughout the state.
IN PORTLAND
All Ages
Spectrum Art Market: Come feast your eyes while supporting LGBTQ+ artists from around the Portland Metro area. 12 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 10-11; 4115 N. Mississippi Ave.; free.
OMSI Pride at the Museum: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry invites visitors of all ages for Pride-themed laser light shows, science demos, drag performances, live music and their featured exhibit, “The World of da Vinci.” 6 p.m. Friday, June 10; 1945 S.E. Water Ave.; $8-$12; tickets here.
PRIDE Rooftop Roller Disco: The Rose City Rollers and DJ Sappho host sunset skating on the Rooftop at Lloyd Center. 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 10; Lloyd Center; $10, tickets here. Ages 14+.
SCRAP Pride Extravaganza: SCRAP + Gallery Go Go join forces for this two-day Pride fashion event featuring an open studio, fashion show, and the opportunity to make wearables for Pride week. 1 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10-11; 1736 S.W. Alder St.; $10+ donation recommended, no one turned away for lack of funds. Register here.
History of Black Drag in Portland: Learn from panelists Cicely, Lawanda Jackson, Maria Peters Lake and Sheniqua Volt about Portland’s Black drag history, then watch Coco Jem Holiday, Nay Nay Leakes Cartier and DJ No Bi. Es. perform. 7 p.m. Thursday, June 16; McMenamin’s Kennedy School Theater; community sponsored and virtual tickets still available here.
PDX Pride Run: Poison Waters gets everybody in the mood for Portland Frontrunners’ run, walk, or roll on the waterfront, followed by snacks, beverages, and music at the finish line. 9 a.m. Saturday, June 18; Eastbank Esplanade. Open to all, but for a commemorative medal registerpdxpriderun.com.
Portland Pride Waterfront Festival & Parade: Oregon’s largest Pride celebration returns in-person with a parade and festival for the whole community. Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 18-19, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, along Southwest Naito Parkway from Ash Street to the Morrison Bridge; admission is by donation, $8 suggested; pridenw.org.
Dyke March: Anyone identifying as a lesbian or someone who wants to support them, regardless of gender identity, is invited to gather at the close of Saturday’s festival. 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18; Tom McCall Waterfront Park; free.
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus Presents Let’s Get Proud: Listen to PGMC ring in the Pride season with an exciting mix of pop tunes old and new. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18; Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall; $19-$56, portland5.com. Proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test required, masks required.
Pride Pics: Two evenings of food, fun, and films centering and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Screenings outdoors on the waterfront. 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, June 18-19; Tom McCall Waterfront Park; $10-15 suggested donation, ticketsportlandpride.org/pride-pics. Proof of vaccination required, mask strongly suggested.
Pride on the Plaza: Come enjoy activities and live performances for all ages, plus a 21+ Libations Garden by Scandals, at Portland’s Pride Plaza. 3 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. Sunday, June 18-19; 1125 S.W. Harvey Milk St.; free.
Back and Black: Juneteenth Pride Kick-back: Black & Beyond the Binary Collective invites Black Queer and Trans folks to their first-ever Juneteenth and Queer Pride celebration. 4 p.m. Sunday, June 19; 5633 S.E. Division St.; free.
Portland Pride Paddle: Grab your boards, boats, and all the rainbow you can and head to the river for the Pride Paddle on the Waterfront. 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25; Willamette Park; donations recommended.
Let’s Pride Together Block Party! Celebrate the launch of “It’s Rainin’ Love,” an augmented reality mural that celebrates LGBTQ+ history, with a flash mob, drag performances, vendors and more. 12 p.m. Saturday, June 25; N.W. Couch St.; free.
21+ Events
PDX Underground Pride: Dollapalooza: Klip Klop Productions and Birthdaygurl are “calling all dolls, baes, faes, theys, daddies, baddies, mothers, partyboys, material girls, and allianas” for a 21+ Pride celebration you won’t forget. Friday-Sunday, June 17-19; The North Warehouse; $15-$250; tickets here.
Sea Sickening: PDX Pride Boat Party: Pride yacht party in Portland? Look no further than Klip Klop Productions and Inanna Miss’ Big Pride Boat Ride. 1 p.m. Saturday, June 18; 110 S.E. Caruthers St.; $49-$92, tickets here.
Gaylabration 2022 – Decadance: At the official dance party of Portland’s pride festival, dance the night away with DJ Deanne, delight in LED and aerialist performances and get decorated with Zari Art body paint. 9 p.m. Saturday, June 18; McMenamins Crystal Ballroom; $17.99-$69.99, tickets here.
PDX Latinx Pride! A Queer Dancy Party: Kaina Martinez takes over Candy nightclub to welcome you to a Pride dance party with Latin flavor. 9 p.m. Sunday, June 19; Candy Nightclub; $15, tickets here.
ACROSS OREGON
Cities throughout Oregon will show their pride and appreciation for LGBTQ+ people at festivals and events across the state, listed chronologically in order of parade date.
Astoria
Astoria Pride hosts Pride Parade on the Riverwalk, plus trivia, brunch and tons of performances continuing at various times Thursday-Sunday, June 9-12. Third Street and Marine; free.
Yachats
Honor the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, then enjoy a Puppy Parade, drag performances, a DJ and much more at Yachats Pride. 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10-11; Commons Pavilion, free, yachatspride.org.
Hillsboro
Hillsboro’s Pride Party features live music, vendors, community resources, and activities for all ages. Noon Saturday, June 11; Jerry Wiley Plaza; free.
Pendleton
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center will host a Pride Parade. 11 a.m. Saturday, June 11; Brownfield Park, Pendleton; free; yellowhawk.org.
Tigard
Tigard’s Parade and Promenade includes a car decorating party, car parade and celebration. 10 a.m. Sunday, June 12; Twality Middle School; free; tigard-or.gov.
Albany
LGBTQ+ businesses, resources and community members will meet at the courthouse for Albany Pride. While Corvallis does not have its own parade this year, find PRIDE Corvallis events taking place this June here. 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25; Albany City Hall Plaza; free.
Bend/Central Oregon
Central Oregon Pride by OUTCentralOregon celebrates 15 years of festivities. There’s a festival, plus events, including Bend Pride 5K and OUT On the Runway: Queer Art & Fashion Show, throughout June. Festival Noon Saturday, June 25; Drake Park, Bend; free; outcentraloregon.com/pride.
Seaside
Join Seaside in celebrating its first ever Pride. Festivities include a march, picnic, and screening of “The Greatest Showman.” Noon Saturday, June 25; Seaside Promenade; free; seasideor.com/event/seasides-1st-pride
Beaverton
The Big Gay Beaverton Pride Parade hosts emcee Poison Waters and Sir Cupcake’s queer circus and features vendors, a food court and a parade. 11 a.m. Sunday, June 26; City Park and the Farmer’s Market; free; pridebeaverton.org.
Hood River
Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance and The Next Door will host a parade and festival. Plus, find other events from poetry readings to Pronoun Pin-making in the Gorge throughout June.
Parade and festival 10 a.m. Sunday, June 26; Lewis and Clark Park, The Dalles; free.
Prineville
PFLAG Central Oregon and OUTCentralOregon presents another year of Prideville Pride Festival. Noon Sunday, June 26; Pioneer Park, Prineville; free.
Eugene-Springfield
Eugene’s EugPride in the Park includes a morning march and rally followed by an all-day festival. 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13; Alton Baker Park, Eugene; free.
Salem
Salem hosts Pride in the Park, more details TBA. 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24; Riverfront Park; free.
Southern Oregon
SOPride Parade returns this October with the theme “Show Us Your Pride.” Saturday, Oct. 8; Ashland; free.
— Zella Hanson, zhanson@oregonian.com