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The annual family-friendly Portland Pride Festival returns every summer to downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park, along with events throughout the city.
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LGBTQ+ Community

Visitors to Portland can experience huge LGBTQ+ Pride parades, drag performances, queer film festivals, dance parties and more.

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The annual family-friendly Portland Pride Festival returns every summer to downtown Portland’s Waterfront Park, along with events throughout the city.
Credit: NashCo

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LGBTQ+ Community

Portland's thriving LGBTQ+ community is reflected at institutions and events across the city.

Portland is a very LGBT-friendly city.

LGBTQ+ History in Portland

Portland’s LGBTQ history includes many years of activism, legislative progress and the election of the first openly gay mayor of a major U.S. city.

A group from Oregon Health & Science University marches in Portland\'s annual Pride Parade.

LGBTQ+ Resources

These publications and organizations will put you in touch with Portland's LGBTQ+ community.

Portland\'s Red Dress Party attracts thousands of revelers every May.

LGBTQ+ Festivals & Events

From film festivals to parties and pride parades, Portland's LGBTQ community celebrates all year 'round.

Portland Pride

Every June, the Portland Pride Festival & Parade makes a name for itself — and LGBTQ+ community members — all over town.

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Events and Activities

Join in on these local LGBTQ+ festivities and special events.

Portland\'s grand dame, Darcelle, entertains audiences nightly at her comedy revue.

LGBTQ+ Performing Arts & Drag

Portland's offerings range from traditional female impersonation to queer burlesque.

OutKayaking\'s Kyle Sheeley leads a paddle on the Willamette River.

LGBTQ+ Sports & Recreation

Located only a few hours from the beach, the mountains and the high desert, Portland is a sports and wilderness lover’s fantasy come true.

A bartender makes sparks at Local Lounge.

LGBTQ+ Nightlife

Portland has no shortage of LGBTQ-owned and -friendly bars and clubs. Whether you're looking for a relaxing night with friends, a high-energy dance party or a drag show, Portland delivers.

Peacock in the Park

Sequins, boas and a rainbow of talent mark LGBTQ variety show Peacock in the Park's takeover of Washington Park.

Sing Out Loud!

Arts & Culture

Meet the folks behind the sounds, sights and screens of queer culture in Portland.

Cinephiles line up for a Portland Queer Film Festival screening.

Portland Queer Film Festival

Portland Queer Film Festival returns every fall with an annual showcase of narrative and documentary films from around the world.

Portland musician, artist, and author Amy Subach performs at Future Prairie.

Future Prairie: A Collective of Women and Queer Artists

Portland’s Future Prairie is a collective of women and queer artists that presents chautauqua-inspired live shows, as well as a podcast.

Black Belt Eagle Scout performs at Bunk Bar in 2018. Photo by Ashley Anderson.

Meet Queer Indigenous Musician, Black Belt Eagle Scout

Portland artist Katherine Paul draws inspiration from the riot grrrl movement, Nirvana and her Swinomish roots.