Our Programs
The Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade is, of course, our largest and most visible program. However, Pride Northwest has active programs year-round!
Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade
Pride Northwest is home to the Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade, one of the largest Pride celebrations on the West Coast!
*Beginning in 2023, the Waterfront Festival and Parade is moving to July.
lgbtqIA2S+ youth community
building program
Pride Northwest believes strongly, not only in the amazing talent and potential of our queer youth, but also in our responsibility to support, mentor, and celebrate them as well! Among various efforts, Pride Northwest strives to build bridges between LGBTQ+ generations, support and uplift incarcerated LGBTQ+ young people, as well collaborate with a variety of organizations and agencies around the region who serve our youth.
LGBTQIA2S+ Community
Impact program
Each year, Pride Northwest supports a variety of community organizations and efforts. Priorities include fiscal sponsorship of several grassroots LGBTQIA2S+ organizations, support for housing and food insecure community members, sponsorship and support of Prides across Oregon and SW Washington, and much more!