Everybody has rules. Here are ours:

1. Nothing may be sold, and donations cannot be solicited by any participant along the parade route or formation area. Pride Northwest does not have a permit for this, and can be fined.


2. Due to insurance liability and the possibility of city clean-up costs, please refrain from throwing or handing out materials until your group has reached the festival site at Waterfront Park.


3. Please use trash containers and/or carry your trash with you.


4. All parade participants are responsible for any and all acts or omissions on their part or on the part of their agents, volunteers and/or employees, which may result in damage to themselves or other parties and/or property. Registrant(s) specifically agrees to hold the City of Portland and Pride Northwest, Inc. free and harmless from any and all claims arising out of any such acts or omissions.


5. Pride Northwest, Inc. and its agents reserve the right to ask any participant to alter his or her behavior, dress, or placard if it appears to be a hindrance to the progress of the parade, to place other participants or spectators in physical danger or to oppress, demean, or stereotype any person because of gender, race, age, physical differences, mental capability, religious convictions, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender presentation or differing economic resources and means. Failure to comply will result in removal from the parade.


6. Alcohol and illegal drugs will not be allowed at the formation site or along the parade route. Failure to comply will result in removal from the parade and possible suspension from future Pride NW events.

For questions about these guidelines please contact our Parade Chair or call (503) 295-9788.