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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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