Pride Northwest
Official Pride Events Calendar
*Official Pride Events are events that are either organized by Pride Northwest itself, together in conjunction with Pride Northwest partners, or for which Pride Northwest is the charitable recipient.
Candy-land: Taste the Rainbow
“Candy-land: Taste the Rainbow”
Sunday, June 22th, Doors Open at 4:00 PM, the Pageant begins at 5:00PM
McMenamin’s Crystal Ballroom
1332 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
Visibility.Education.Celebration.
These three goals - essential to the fulfillment of the Pride Northwest mission - are realized in the Portland Gay Prides Pageant. This magical evening centers the passion, artistry and talents of the contestants, culminating in the crowning of the 2025-26 Pride Family. Pageant categories include: Theme Look, Formal Wear with on stage Q&A by our hosts, and Talent.
Candy Land: Taste the Rainbow” is a fun and colorful theme that celebrates joy, imagination, and being yourself. The rainbow has been an important symbol for the LGBTQ+ community since the 1970s, when it was first used as a Pride flag to show love, hope, and diversity. Just like in Candy Land, where everyone is welcome to go on a sweet adventure, Pride is about making the world a place where everyone can be accepted and free to be who they are. This theme brings together the magic of childhood and the history of the fight for equality in a bright and playful way.
Pride Northwest x Portland Gear Collab Launch
Save the date June 7th, from 7-9PM, for the release of the Official 2025 Portland Pride T-Shirt!
We are teaming up with Portland Gear and creating something special to remember the season. You will be able to pick up your shirt at the downtown Portland Gear location leading up to Pride and Portland Gear will have a special pop-up shop at the Waterfront Festival!
Powerfully Pink Holiday
This holiday season, we're turning everything Pink, and we want you to join us in our “Powerfully Pink Holiday” wonderland. A festive space filled with the creations of our talented community artists, delightful vendors, and the heartbeat of local organizations.
Spooktacular, Spooktacular!
Come celebrate the creepiest holiday of the year in a safe and welcoming environment with Spooktacular Spooktacular Halloween Extravaganza at the newly opened Marie Equi Institute on Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 12-4 p.m. This is an all-ages event (minors must bring an adult) and admission is free (registration at door) but we LOVE and APPRECIATE all donations.
Pride in Voting Candidate Meet and Greet with Our LGBTQIA2S+ Community
Pride in Voting
Candidate Meet and Greet with Our LGBTQIA2S+ Community
Join Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB), Pride NW, and The Marie Equi Center for "Pride in Voting," an opportunity for the LGBTQIA2S+ community to get to know local candidates for office and for them to get to know us.
The event starts at 3:00pm. At that time, resources for voter registration and information about our new form of government and rank choice voting will be available.
The Meet and Greet portion of program which has attendees rotate among tables with candidates starts promptly at 3:30pm and ends at 6pm.
Sunday, October 13, 2024
3:30-6pm
New Home of The Marie Equi Center on SE Holgate Blvd — Address is 4434 SE 25th Ave
Street parking is available
Coffee, water, and snacks be available for free
Free to attend, please register as space is limited.
Community Members: Please register here to attend.
Candidates: If you haven't already completed your RSVP form, please do so here.
Portlanders, Find Your District: https://www.portland.gov/transition/districtcommission/map
Who's coming?
Affirmative RSVPs received as of Sept 23:
Mayor
Keith Wilson (he/him), Transportation Executive
Portland City Council, District 4
Andra Vltavín (they/them), Director of Ethical Yarn Community
Chloe Mason (she/her), Fitness Model & Author
Ciatta Thompson (she/her), Hotel Front Office Manager
Eric Zimmerman (he/him), Chief of Staff, Multnomah County Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards
Jamie Dunphy (he/him), Oregon Government Relations Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Kelly Doyle, Attorney
Sarah Silkie (she/they), Engineer with Portland Water Bureau
Portland City Council, District 3
Angelita Morillo (she/they), Policy Advocate, Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon
Cristal Azul Otero (she/her), Joint Office of Homeless Services Supportive Housing Services Program Specialist Senior ; government administration
Daniel DeMelo (he/him), Chair, Joint Office of Homeless Services Community Budget Advisory Committee
Rex Burkholder (he/him), Consultant to Nonprofit Organizations on Strategy and Message
Dr. Sandeep Bali, Pharmacist, specializing in HIV treatment and PrEp, Hepatitis C, mental health and addiction issues
John Goldsmith (he/him), Security Officer/ Environmental Artist
Luke Zac (he/him), Candidate
Portland City Council, District 2
Antonio Pettyjohn (he/him), Musician
Dan Ryan (he/him), City Commissioner
Elana Pirtle-Guiney (she/her), Advocacy Consultant
Jennifer Park (she/her), Non-profit Programs Director
Mike Marshall (he/him), Executive Director of Oregon Recovers
Multnomah County Commissioner in District 2
Sam Adams (he/him), Public Advocate
Portland City Council, District 1
Timur Ender (he/him), Full-Time Candidate
PORTLAND PRIDE PARADE
The largest parade in Oregon, the Portland Pride Parade brings tens of thousands of people into downtown Portland. The parade is on Sunday of Portland Pride weekend in July.
GAYLABRATION
Gaylabration Presents: ASCENSION (21+)
Gaylabration returns for our 12th year and we are back to SATURDAY NIGHT!
Join us for ASCENSION - the biggest dance party of Portland Pride Weekend!
The Portland Dyke March 2024
The Portland Dyke March is a community event of celebration and demonstration. We welcome dykes of ALL identities and expressions. Volunteer-run and community driven, we march to show our pride and bring awareness to issues facing our community. We take to the streets on foot, armed with homemade signs, cheers of joy, and chants of protest. We demand rights and equity for all. Since 1994, the Portland Dyke March has sought to empower and amplify marginalized voices, and we carry that tradition with us in our demonstrations today.
BUZZCUTT'S FIRST ANNUAL SUMMER FEST: PDX'S ALCOHOL-FREE PRIDE PARTY
If you're looking for all of the contagious pride energy goodness you know and love, but without the alcohol, BuzzCutt's SUMMER FEST has you covered. We're back for the 2nd iteration of our booze-free bash - making it even bigger and better for 2024. This PDX Pride Weekend event will serve as THE Portland alcohol-free pride party. 💛🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
PORTLAND TRANS PRIDE MARCH
Greater Portland Trans Unity has been organizing the Portland Trans Pride March since 2014. We’re excited to be in the streets again this year as we celebrate 10 years of agitating and celebrating with our trans community. Come march with us!
DRAG BRUNCH “SPOON AFTER NOON”
Mark your calendars for July 20th, 2024!
Eat, Drink, and be Entertained! Spend a delightful afternoon with us at The Social Spoon and enjoy a fabulous show as part of our Spoon After Noon - Drag Brunch.
PORTLAND PRIDE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
Join us for the annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival one of the largest donation-based LGBTQIA2S+ Pride events on the west coast, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to Portland each year. LGBTQIA2S+ people travel from all over the Pacific Northwest and beyond to express their individuality and celebrate community in a safe, open environment.
PRIDE NIGHT MARKET
Join us as we celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ community right here in Portland! Get ready to shop 'til you drop, dance like nobody's watching, and spread love like confetti! Join us as we celebrate the vibrant LGBTQIA2S+ community right here in Portland! Get ready to shop 'til you drop, dance like nobody's watching, and spread love like confetti!
PORTLAND TIMBERS: PRIDE NORTHWEST FUNDRAISER
In celebration of Pride Month, the Portland Timbers are proud to partner with Pride Northwest!
ROSE CITY PRIDECON
Portland’s Pride Bar Crawl and Celebration! Benefiting Pride Northwest!
THE 2ND ANNUAL CRAFT BEER PRIDE WEEK COLOR THROW
Join Threshold Brewing on Saturday, June 22 at 4 p.m. for an explosion of every color under the sun! Wear something white or bright and we’ll fill up Threshold Brewing’s outdoor street plaza for an all-out color throw. Entry is free and open to all ages. Color powder packets provided with a suggested donation to Pride Northwest. The festivities will conclude with a celebratory parade around the Portland Montavilla neighborhood, showing off everyone’s amazing colors!
PORTLAND GAY PRIDES PAGEANT
Presented by Pride Northwest, Inc.
“Recipe for Success.”
Ticket links TBA, please check back.
PORTLAND THORNS: PRIDE NORTHWEST FUNDRAISER
In celebration of Pride Month, the Portland Thorns are proud to partner with Pride Northwest!
TRANSGAME SOCIAL: UNITING COMMUNITIES OVER TABLES
Join us for TransGame Social, an afternoon of tabletop gaming and community connection hosted by the Northwest Gender Alliance! Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just curious, come meet and mingle with fellow members of the Transgender and Queer communities in Portland, Oregon, and enjoy an afternoon of fun, food, and friendship.
Viks Pride Night presented by Pride Northwest
We invite you to join the women's basketball team for the second annual Pride Night presented by Pride Northwest! The first 100 fans will receive a special edition Viks Pride T-shirt in addition to special in-game celebrations of unity and inclusion. Additionally, $5 of every ticket purchased from this link will be donated to Pride Northwest in their efforts to impact our community.
Viks Pride Night - Presented by Pride Northwest
We invite you to join the men's basketball team for the second annual Pride Night presented by Pride Northwest! The first 100 fans will receive a special edition Viks Pride T-shirt in addition to special in-game celebrations of unity and inclusion. Additionally, $5 of every ticket purchased from this link will be donated to Pride Northwest in their efforts to impact our community.
Powerfully Pink Holiday
This holiday season, we're turning everything Pink, and we want you to join us in our “Powerfully Pink Holiday” wonderland. A festive space filled with the creations of our talented community artists, delightful vendors, and the heartbeat of local organizations.
Pink isn't just a color; it's a statement, a symbol of empowerment and self-identity within the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. We're not just throwing a party; we're crafting an alternative space where people can come together and truly experience the magic of community. It's a celebration where art dances with history, spotlighting the unique talents that make our community shine so brightly.
During Pride Northwest activations, the lobby of the Hotel Lucia will be transformed into a Pink picturesque holiday backdrop, with events and opportunities including, but not limited to:
Photo opportunities and Social Media ready art installations
Drag Queen cocktail hours, performances and story times
Holiday themed beverages, including cocktails and warm non-alcoholic drinks
Music performances and sing-alongs
Independent retailer pop-ups
Raffle opportunities, including vintage dolls and hotel stays
Each day will provide new opportunities to enjoy the season, all for a great cause. The “Powerfully Pink” space serves as a fundraising center drop off site for the Community Impact Drive, raising money for emergency needs and collecting items which are distributed with the help of community nonprofit partners. This year’s partners include: Rose Haven, The People's Pantry, p:ear, Hygiene4All and Portland Backpack.
Join us in this joyous journey as we immerse ourselves in the hues of Pink and create memories that'll sparkle through the holiday season. Your presence will make our Pink Holiday Wonderland even more dazzling. Let's celebrate, connect, and bask in the brilliance of our incredible LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Powerfully Pink Holiday
This holiday season, we're turning everything Pink, and we want you to join us in our “Powerfully Pink Holiday” wonderland. A festive space filled with the creations of our talented community artists, delightful vendors, and the heartbeat of local organizations.
Pink isn't just a color; it's a statement, a symbol of empowerment and self-identity within the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. We're not just throwing a party; we're crafting an alternative space where people can come together and truly experience the magic of community. It's a celebration where art dances with history, spotlighting the unique talents that make our community shine so brightly.
During Pride Northwest activations, the lobby of the Hotel Lucia will be transformed into a Pink picturesque holiday backdrop, with events and opportunities including, but not limited to:
Photo opportunities and Social Media ready art installations
Drag Queen cocktail hours, performances and story times
Holiday themed beverages, including cocktails and warm non-alcoholic drinks
Music performances and sing-alongs
Independent retailer pop-ups
Raffle opportunities, including vintage dolls and hotel stays
Each day will provide new opportunities to enjoy the season, all for a great cause. The “Powerfully Pink” space serves as a fundraising center drop off site for the Community Impact Drive, raising money for emergency needs and collecting items which are distributed with the help of community nonprofit partners. This year’s partners include: Rose Haven, The People's Pantry, p:ear, Hygiene4All and Portland Backpack.
Join us in this joyous journey as we immerse ourselves in the hues of Pink and create memories that'll sparkle through the holiday season. Your presence will make our Pink Holiday Wonderland even more dazzling. Let's celebrate, connect, and bask in the brilliance of our incredible LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Powerfully Pink Holiday
This holiday season, we're turning everything Pink, and we want you to join us in our “Powerfully Pink Holiday” wonderland. A festive space filled with the creations of our talented community artists, delightful vendors, and the heartbeat of local organizations.
Pink isn't just a color; it's a statement, a symbol of empowerment and self-identity within the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. We're not just throwing a party; we're crafting an alternative space where people can come together and truly experience the magic of community. It's a celebration where art dances with history, spotlighting the unique talents that make our community shine so brightly.
During Pride Northwest activations, the lobby of the Hotel Lucia will be transformed into a Pink picturesque holiday backdrop, with events and opportunities including, but not limited to:
Photo opportunities and Social Media ready art installations
Drag Queen cocktail hours, performances and story times
Holiday themed beverages, including cocktails and warm non-alcoholic drinks
Music performances and sing-alongs
Independent retailer pop-ups
Raffle opportunities, including vintage dolls and hotel stays
Each day will provide new opportunities to enjoy the season, all for a great cause. The “Powerfully Pink” space serves as a fundraising center drop off site for the Community Impact Drive, raising money for emergency needs and collecting items which are distributed with the help of community nonprofit partners. This year’s partners include: Rose Haven, The People's Pantry, p:ear, Hygiene4All and Portland Backpack.
Join us in this joyous journey as we immerse ourselves in the hues of Pink and create memories that'll sparkle through the holiday season. Your presence will make our Pink Holiday Wonderland even more dazzling. Let's celebrate, connect, and bask in the brilliance of our incredible LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Powerfully Pink Holiday
This holiday season, we're turning everything Pink, and we want you to join us in our “Powerfully Pink Holiday” wonderland. A festive space filled with the creations of our talented community artists, delightful vendors, and the heartbeat of local organizations.
Pink isn't just a color; it's a statement, a symbol of empowerment and self-identity within the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. We're not just throwing a party; we're crafting an alternative space where people can come together and truly experience the magic of community. It's a celebration where art dances with history, spotlighting the unique talents that make our community shine so brightly.
During Pride Northwest activations, the lobby of the Hotel Lucia will be transformed into a Pink picturesque holiday backdrop, with events and opportunities including, but not limited to:
Photo opportunities and Social Media ready art installations
Drag Queen cocktail hours, performances and story times
Holiday themed beverages, including cocktails and warm non-alcoholic drinks
Music performances and sing-alongs
Independent retailer pop-ups
Raffle opportunities, including vintage dolls and hotel stays
Each day will provide new opportunities to enjoy the season, all for a great cause. The “Powerfully Pink” space serves as a fundraising center drop off site for the Community Impact Drive, raising money for emergency needs and collecting items which are distributed with the help of community nonprofit partners. This year’s partners include: Rose Haven, The People's Pantry, p:ear, Hygiene4All and Portland Backpack.
Join us in this joyous journey as we immerse ourselves in the hues of Pink and create memories that'll sparkle through the holiday season. Your presence will make our Pink Holiday Wonderland even more dazzling. Let's celebrate, connect, and bask in the brilliance of our incredible LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Powerfully Pink Holiday
This holiday season, we're turning everything Pink, and we want you to join us in our “Powerfully Pink Holiday” wonderland. A festive space filled with the creations of our talented community artists, delightful vendors, and the heartbeat of local organizations.
Pink isn't just a color; it's a statement, a symbol of empowerment and self-identity within the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. We're not just throwing a party; we're crafting an alternative space where people can come together and truly experience the magic of community. It's a celebration where art dances with history, spotlighting the unique talents that make our community shine so brightly.
During Pride Northwest activations, the lobby of the Hotel Lucia will be transformed into a Pink picturesque holiday backdrop, with events and opportunities including, but not limited to:
Photo opportunities and Social Media ready art installations
Drag Queen cocktail hours, performances and story times
Holiday themed beverages, including cocktails and warm non-alcoholic drinks
Music performances and sing-alongs
Independent retailer pop-ups
Raffle opportunities, including vintage dolls and hotel stays
Each day will provide new opportunities to enjoy the season, all for a great cause. The “Powerfully Pink” space serves as a fundraising center drop off site for the Community Impact Drive, raising money for emergency needs and collecting items which are distributed with the help of community nonprofit partners. This year’s partners include: Rose Haven, The People's Pantry, p:ear, Hygiene4All and Portland Backpack.
Join us in this joyous journey as we immerse ourselves in the hues of Pink and create memories that'll sparkle through the holiday season. Your presence will make our Pink Holiday Wonderland even more dazzling. Let's celebrate, connect, and bask in the brilliance of our incredible LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
Powerfully Pink Holiday
This holiday season, we're turning everything Pink, and we want you to join us in our “Powerfully Pink Holiday” wonderland. A festive space filled with the creations of our talented community artists, delightful vendors, and the heartbeat of local organizations.
Pink isn't just a color; it's a statement, a symbol of empowerment and self-identity within the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. We're not just throwing a party; we're crafting an alternative space where people can come together and truly experience the magic of community. It's a celebration where art dances with history, spotlighting the unique talents that make our community shine so brightly.
During Pride Northwest activations, the lobby of the Hotel Lucia will be transformed into a Pink picturesque holiday backdrop, with events and opportunities including, but not limited to:
Photo opportunities and Social Media ready art installations
Drag Queen cocktail hours, performances and story times
Holiday themed beverages, including cocktails and warm non-alcoholic drinks
Music performances and sing-alongs
Independent retailer pop-ups
Raffle opportunities, including vintage dolls and hotel stays
Each day will provide new opportunities to enjoy the season, all for a great cause. The “Powerfully Pink” space serves as a fundraising center drop off site for the Community Impact Drive, raising money for emergency needs and collecting items which are distributed with the help of community nonprofit partners. This year’s partners include: Rose Haven, The People's Pantry, p:ear, Hygiene4All and Portland Backpack.
Join us in this joyous journey as we immerse ourselves in the hues of Pink and create memories that'll sparkle through the holiday season. Your presence will make our Pink Holiday Wonderland even more dazzling. Let's celebrate, connect, and bask in the brilliance of our incredible LGBTQ2SIA+ community.
QDoc Film Fest and Pride Northwest Present: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL
QDoc Film Fest and Pride Northwest Present the Portland Premiere of the award-winning documentary: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL: An intimate look into the lives of one of the most iconic folk-rock bands in America - the Indigo Girls.
Sundance award-winning director Alexandria Bombach (FRAME BY FRAME, ON HER SHOULDERS) brings us into a contemporary conversation with Amy and Emily, alongside 40 years of home movies, raw film archives, and intimate present-day verité in IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL. With joy, humor, and heart-warming moments, the film subverts the typical music biopic format for the authentic and intimate storytelling for which Bombach’s work is known. As the band continues to prioritize community in a culture that idolizes individualism, IT'S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL gives the duo the recognition they deserve as musicians, trailblazers, and activists. (Portland, Oregon premiere)
Sunday, July 16 at 7pm at Cinema 21 (616 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209)
General Admission, $10, $8 seniors and students
https://www.cinema21.com/movie/its-only-life-after-all
Portland Pride Parade
Sunday, July 16th, the parade begins at 11:00 AM from the North Park Blocks
Dyke March
Saturday, July 15th at 6:00 PM
Begins at Waterfront near SW Harvey Milk St
Dykes gather at the Dyke March to celebrate our love and passion for women and for ALL dykes. We celebrate our queerness in all its manifestations. We understand dyke identity to include those of us who are questioning and challenging gender constructs and the social definitions of women: trans dyke, MTF, transfeminine, transmasculine, genderqueer, and gender fluid dykes. We also welcome all women who want to support dykes to march with us. Celebrate dyke diversity!