At Pacific, we are guided by a mission of uplifting others, showing up with kindness, respect, and pride for every member of our community. Each year, as Pride is celebrated across Oregon in late June and early July, many of us stand with our students and colleagues in honoring the strength, joy, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community.
But Pride is more than a celebration. It’s a continued commitment to visibility, equity, and belonging. It’s about standing with those whose lives and identities have too often been treated as open to debate. Whether you're marching in a parade, attending a community gathering, or simply holding space for someone to be their full, authentic self, we hope you'll find a way to honor Pride in a way that feels meaningful to you.
Below are a few local Pride events happening in our region, though this list is far from comprehensive. Many towns and neighborhoods are hosting their own vibrant celebrations, and we encourage you to explore and support those as well.
🌈 Happy Pride!
Portland Pride 2025
History of Portland Pride
Pride has been celebrated in Portland since the early 1970s, with the first outdoor festival held in 1976. In 1994, Pride Northwest was founded by Eric Brown, at the request of previous organizers, to bring long-term stability and continuity.
Today, the Portland Pride Festival is the largest platform for our area’s LGBTQ+ organizations and businesses. In addition, it draws thousands of visitors to Portland, providing a notable boost to Portland’s local economy.
Pride Northwest now operates as a year-round organization, committed to creating safe and inclusive opportunities for young people. To learn more or get involved, visit
Portland Pride Waterfront Festival
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland
Portland Pride Parade
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | Parade begins at 11:00 AM
Starts at the North Park Blocks and ends at the Waterfront Festival on Naito Parkway
Learn more:
Regional Pride Events: Oregon & SW Washington
Find a celebration near you:
June 28 – Eugene Pride
June 29 – Pride Beaverton
June 29 – Prideville (Prineville)
July 19–20 – Portland Pride
July 24 – Hillsboro Hops Pride Night
August 2 – Falls City Pride
August 10 – Southern Oregon Coast Pride (Coos Bay)
September 8 – McMinnville Pride
September 14 – Punx in the Park (Salem)
September 20 – Salem Pride in the Park
September 20 – Newport Pride
Resources & Community Connections
Center for Gender Equity (°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ)
Promoting equity for all sexual and gender identities through education, activism, and support. CGE fosters healthy relationships, emotional wellness, and social belonging on campus.
Westside Queer Resource Center
233 SE Washington St, Hillsboro | Open Mon, Wed, Fri | 3:00–7:00 PM
Drop in for resources, support, and community programming. A welcoming space for queer and trans people, including those in the Latino, immigrant, and refugee communities. Programs include game nights and affinity groups.
Pride Northwest: QTBIPOC Resources
Explore links centering Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color:
Further Reading & Advocacy Tools:
- Human Rights Campaign. Being an LGBTQ Ally
- Reynolds, D. (2019, June 27). Report: Just One Accepting Adult Can Save an LGBTQ Young Person’s Life. The Advocate.
- Free Mom Hugs. What is Free Mom Hugs?