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. For the full rundown — parade route, festival hours, the 2026 lineup, afterparties, and where to stay — see our complete Portland Pride 2026 guide.

Portland Pride Parade & Festival 2026

Organized by Pride Northwest, Portland Pride takes place in mid-July. The 2026 Waterfront Festival runs July 18–19 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, with the parade on Sunday, July 19 at 11 AM.

• Parade route: The Pride Parade steps off from the North Park Blocks and runs through downtown Portland to Tom McCall Waterfront Park
• 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 tens of thousands of attendees

Other Major Pride Events

• 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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