PORTLAND, Ore. — With the start of Pride season just around the corner, Oregon is gearing up for what will be a summer of dance parties, drag shows and street fairs — including Portland's 30th Pride festival and Parade on July 21.
Here's where to celebrate Pride in Oregon from the coast to the desert:
Yachats — May 31- June 2
Yachats Pride Festival, themed Under the Big Top, includes drag BINGO, fair food, a dance party with a DJ, games, a puppy parade and more. Visit yachatspride.org for more information.
Jacksonville — June 1
2024 Southern Oregon Pride Kickoff starts June 1 with County Queer Summerfest in Jacksonville from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visit here for more information.
Bend — June 1
Bend Pride in the Park, hosted by Bend Pride Coalition, kicks off the month for Central Oregon. The event is between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Drake Park. Visit bendpride.com/summerpride24 for more information.
Monmouth — June 1
Monmouth Has Pride starts at 10 a.m. at Main Street Park with food, music and celebrations and over 40 vendors. Visit monmouthpride.com for more information.
Hillsboro — June 1
Hillsboro kicks off Pride Month with a Pride Party from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on June 1, followed by a Pride 5k run and community picnic on June 21. Visit here for more information.
Curry County/Brookings Pride — June 1
The Southern Oregon Coast Pride event is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Azalea Park. This year, a scavenger hunt was added. Visit socpride.org/events for more information.
Columbia Gorge Pride — June 1-30
The Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance is hosting 30 Days of Gay, starting on June 1 at the Dalles Farmers Market. The month-long celebration includes movie nights, art shows, drag BINGO, dance parties, game nights, Pride parties and more. Visit here for more information.
Astoria — June 6-9
Astoria's ninth annual Pride Festival includes three days of celebrations, including a pub crawl, Pride in the Park, Pride Brunch and a Pride "Gayla." Visit here for more information.
Salem — June 8
Salem is hosting several Pride events from June to September, all kicking off with the Pride Parade and Downtown Block Party on June 8, with food, games, drag shows and more. The city will also have Pride in the Park 2024 on Sept. 21. Visit salemcapitalpride.org for more information.
Medford — June 22
Medford Pride at Pear Blossom Park includes food, drink, performances and more. Visit here for more information.
Beaverton — June 30
Pride Beaverton returns for its seventh year on June 30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Park and the Beaverton Farmer's Market parking lot. Visit pridebeaverton.org for more information.
Portland — July 20-21
One of the biggest festivities in Oregon: Portland Pride is set kickoff July 20 at 12 p.m. It's Pride Northwest's 30th year hosting Portland's Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade. The Portland Pride Waterfront Festival will be held July 20-21, with the Portland Pride Parade beginning at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 21.
Eugene-Springfield — Aug. 10
EugPride in the Park is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on August 10 at Alton Baker Park. Visit eugenepride.org for more information.
Newport Pride — Sept. 20-22
Newport Oregon Pride has a full line-up of events from a pub night, drag bingo, a 5k Pride run, a fair and more. Visit www.newportoregonpride.com for more information.
