When is Portland Pride?

Portland Pride is one of the largest Pride celebrations in the Pacific Northwest, drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year to downtown Portland.

Portland Pride Parade & Festival 2026

Organized by Pride Northwest, Portland Pride typically takes place on the third or fourth weekend of June. The 2026 celebration is expected in mid-to-late June 2026.

• Parade route: The Pride Parade runs through downtown Portland, typically along West Burnside Street and through the city center
• Festival location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park along the Willamette River hosts the main Pride festival with stages, vendors, food, and community organizations
• Attendance: Portland Pride regularly draws 50,000+ attendees

Other Major Pride Events

• Portland Pride Starlight Parade — An evening illuminated parade that often kicks off Pride weekend
• Pride Run/Walk — Annual community race held during Pride weekend
• Pride Interfaith Service — Community worship service celebrating LGBTQ+ inclusion
• Pride Bar Crawl — Multiple bars in Old Town and SE Portland host special Pride events throughout the weekend

Trans Pride & Other Celebrations

• Portland Trans Pride March — Held separately, typically in June, celebrating the transgender community
• Portland Black Pride — Celebrates Black LGBTQ+ community members with events throughout the summer

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