“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.

Tickets: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/53468702/pride-candytaste-the-rainbow-portland-mcmenamins-crystal-ballroom-portlandor