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Portland Gay Prides Pageant
These three goals—essential to fulfilling the Pride Northwest mission—are realized in the Portland Gay Pride Pageant. This magical evening centers on the passion, artistry and talents of the contestants, culminating in the crowning of the Pride Family. Pageant categories include Theme Look, Formal Wear with on-stage Q&A by the hosts and Talent.
This year’s theme, "Candy Land: Taste the Rainbow,” is a fun and colorful theme that celebrates joy, imagination, and being yourself. The rainbow has been an important symbol for the LGBTQ+ community since the 1970s, when it was first used as a Pride flag to show love, hope, and diversity. Just like in Candy Land, where everyone is welcome to go on a sweet adventure, Pride is about making the world a place where everyone can be accepted and free to be who they are. This theme brings together the magic of childhood and the history of the fight for equality in a bright and playful way.