Plan Portland Pride July 2026: parade route and times, festival tips, nightlife, dining, sports, and community resources across the city.

Portland Pride 2026 Guide: Events, Parade, Parties

Portland Pride July 2026: Your Guide to the Parade, Parties, and Queer Spots

Portland

Gold + Grit Barber Company is a venue in Portland. Located at 2574 NW Thurman St Suite 101, Portland, OR 97210, USA.

Gold + Grit Barber Company

Roots & Crowns is a shop in Portland. Located at 1812 NW 24th Ave, Portland, OR 97210, USA.

Roots & Crowns

The Sports Bra is a bar in Portland. Located at 2512 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232, USA.

The Sports Bra

This smaller winery in an industrial area features an intimate tasting room open daily.

Hip Chicks Do Wine

Sissy Bar is a bar in Portland. Located at 1416 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214, USA.

Sissy Bar

Thai eatery for classic curries & noodles, plus rarer street foods in an airy, rustic-chic space.

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine (Hawthorne)

Quirky takes on classic Vietnamese eats & signature cocktails in a lively spot with a covered patio.

Friendship Kitchen

Citizen Ruth is a shop in Portland. Located at 1416 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, USA.

Citizen Ruth

Funky setting for morning coffee & evening cocktails with Chinese-American fare & happy hour.

Either/Or

Small, dog-friendly place specializing in American food, offering a covered patio & a canine menu.

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

Mis Tacones is a bar in Portland. Located at Parking lot, 1670 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211, USA.

Mis Tacones

Doc Marie's is a bar in Portland. Located at 203 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA.

Doc Marie's

All Burn Wax is a shop in Portland. Located at 1022 W Burnside St unit p, Portland, OR 97209, USA.

All Burn Wax

Artful, dimly lit hipster bar with expansive patio serving Southern-inspired vegan food until late.

Bye & Bye

Upbeat nightclub featuring cocktails & musical performances starring female impersonators.

Darcelle XV Showplace

Hip gay watering hole pouring local spirits & creative cocktails in a stylish, rustic-chic setting.

Stag PDX

Love Salon PDX is a venue in Portland. Located at 4422 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97215, USA.

Love Salon PDX

Relaxed gay bar features a large patio, DJs, live shows & occasional karaoke events.

Scandals

Badlands is a bar in Portland. Located at 110 NW Broadway, Portland, OR 97209, USA.

Badlands

Portland's LGBTQ+ community is spread across the city with concentrations in the Pearl District, Old Town, and Southeast neighborhoods. Popular venues include Scandals, CC Slaughters, and The Eagle. Portland Pride is a major celebration, and the city hosts events like the Portland Queer Film Festival and various queer arts and culture events. Portland's progressive politics and alternative culture create a welcoming environment for diverse queer communities.

Come visit us for BRUNCH this weekend and enjoy some of sarena’s AMAZING chai! She popped up outside of the restaurant last month, and yall LOVED it. Who knows, it may become a regular part of our weekend brunch service. Show your support if you wanna enjoy some chai every weekend!! Come through from 10 AM-2 PM, get it hot or cold, 100% VEGAN and GF!

Mis Tacones PDX

Chai Pop-up Brunch

A community brunch event featuring vegan and gluten-free chai drinks outside of Mis Tacones PDX.

Join the Slutty Patio Cookout event on July 26, 2026, from 15:00 to 19:00 in Toronto. Enjoy a lively outdoor gathering with food, drinks, and entertainment on the patio. The event is hosted at a venue with a patio setting, offering a fun and social atmosphere for attendees.

Eagle Portland

Slutty Patio Cookout

Celebrate Sunday with our popular drag brunch show.

Sunday Funday Drag Brunch

Darcelle XV & Co.

Another performance in the rising star series at Darcelle XV Showplace.

Champagne’s Catch A Rising Star

Swim Practice at MJCC

A team dinner event organized by Timberfish scheduled for July 29, 2026, starting at 03:30. Further details about the event are not provided.

Timberfish Team Dinner

Weekly open practice session hosted by NetRippers F.C. at Lillis Albina Soccer Field.

Lillis Albina Park

Open Practice

NetRippers F.C.

An event at Eagle Portland on July 30, 2026, from 19:00 to 23:00, encouraging attendees to get naked for happy hour until midnight. The event emphasizes respectful behavior, prohibits photos, videos, sexual activity, and masturbation, and promotes inclusivity regardless of gender identity, background, age, or body type. Attendees are expected to follow staff instructions and maintain a respectful environment.

Free Your Balls!

The Philly Phest Sports Festival is an inclusive LGBTQ+ sports event taking place from July 31st to August 2nd, 2026, in Philadelphia. The festival features a variety of high-energy sports competitions including kickball, volleyball, billiards, and pickleball, along with community events such as a bar crawl, glow dance party, and closing celebration. Participants can register for different sports divisions with varying fees, and accommodations are available at nearby hotels. The event aims to promote queer athleticism, community connection, and celebration through competitive play and social activities.

Philly Phest Sports Festival

Kick off the weekend with our fabulous Friday night show.

Friday Night Show

A weekend of She/They sports including kickball, dodgeball, pickleball, billiards, and cornhole, emphasizing community and competition.

Sapphic Games

A community brunch event featuring vegan and gluten-free chai drinks.

Join us for Sangria Saturday, an outdoor event featuring refreshing sangria and live music. The event takes place on August 1, 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00, at a venue in Toronto. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with friends, entertainment, and delicious drinks. For more details, visit the event page.

Hip Chicks do Wine

Sangria Saturday

This event is part of Pride in the Park series, scheduled for August 1, 2026, in Toronto. Details about activities or specific event features are not provided in the content.

Mingus Park

Pride in the Park - Brookings

Enjoy an entertaining Saturday night performance.

Saturday Night Show

A community brunch event featuring vegan and gluten-free chai beverages.

Free skate rentals and great for kids and families.

McCoy Park

Sunday Parkways at McCoy Park

Rose City Rollers

A family-friendly community event with free skate rentals at McCoy Park.

An event titled 'Let Them Eat Cake' scheduled for August 4, 2026, from 19:00 to 21:00 at Eagle Portland, located at 835 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217, USA. The event details include a visual logo and links to social media pages, but no specific description or host information is provided.

Let Them Eat Cake

Another edition of the rising star event at Darcelle XV Showplace.

Khunamokwst Park

Lunch & Play at Khunamokwst Park

A family-friendly community event offering free skate rentals at Khunamokwst Park.

A recurring karaoke night for singing enthusiasts to showcase their talents.

Karaoke Night

Join us for Karaoke Night at Eagle Portland on August 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM and ending at 12:00 AM. Enjoy an evening of singing and entertainment at 835 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217.

Karaoke Night at Eagle Portland

Enjoy the weekend with a fabulous Friday night performance.

Join us for Saturday's lively cabaret performance.

Fernhill Park

Lunch & Play at Mill Park

A community event offering free skate rentals for kids and families to enjoy at Mill Park.

Wreckers vs. Sick Town

Rocky Horror Picture Show Bout

A roller derby bout themed after Rocky Horror Picture Show featuring teams Wreckers and Sick Town.

Seattle's premier queer variety show, Live Nude Mammals, is coming to Badlands Portland on August 15, 2026. Hosted by Kitty Glitter, the show celebrates sexuality, humor, and performance art with full nudity, a stripper pole, and performances by Pussy Willow, Porcelain, Johnny Moon, Starr, and special guest Harlow Quinzel. The event is for guests aged 21 and above, lasts for 2 hours from 19:00 to 21:00, and tickets are available starting at USD 13.

Badlands Portland

Live Nude Mammals

A Game of Thrones Drag and Dance Party. Featuring hot nerds, sexy dancers, incredible drag queens, and sickening DJs! Going all out on decor!

Nova PDX

The Rave of Dragons

Klip Klop Productions

A themed drag and dance party inspired by Game of Thrones with performers, DJs, and elaborate decor.

Join us for Plant Bingo on Sunday, August 16, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM at Hip Chicks Do Wine in Portland, OR. The event features wine, plant prizes from Gifford's Flowers, and lively bingo games hosted by Adrienne Alexander. Tickets are $25, including a glass of wine and one bingo card, with additional cards available for $5. Arrive by 2:30 PM for check-in and to get your wine. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets early for an afternoon of fun, plants, and wine.

Plant Bingo

A popup event featuring a mashup of old favorites & new flavors from Mis Tacones PDX and norahpdx. The menu includes Elote, Ceviche, Green Curry Chilaquiles, Mole Pad Thai, Two Taco Plate, and Ube Tres Leches. All items are 100% vegan and mostly gluten-free.

Norah NE Alberta

Mis Tacones x Norah Popup

A local flag football league is preparing to launch its first season, bringing members of the LGBTQ community together on the football field in Portland.

LGBTQ+ Flag Football League Inaugural Season

Join us for this FAMILY FRIENDLY event, happening outside the restaurant. Includes Cumbia lesson, deadlift demonstration, drink specials, food service, and 20+ amazing vendors.

1670 NE Killingsworth St

Mis Tacones Mercado

A street fair with local vendors, a dance lesson, and fitness demonstrations.

Hometown Throwdown: WFTDA-Recognized All Star Tournament

A roller derby tournament featuring top teams, recognized by the WFTDA.

Hometown Throwdown

A roller derby tournament hosted by Rose City Rollers with six official games over three days.

An event where participants undertake a solo attempt at the Hood to Coast relay, scheduled to take place on August 28, 2026, from 09:00 to 17:00.

The Long Way - Hood to Coast Solo Attempt

Basic Rights Oregon

In August 2026, local queer runner Ajay Hanspal will attempt to run the entire 200-mile Hood to Coast relay solo, crossing from Timberline on Mount Hood to Seaside, Oregon. This unprecedented feat involves running roughly eight marathons back-to-back with nearly no rest, climbing and descending over 7,000 feet of elevation. The event aims to raise $50,000 for Basic Rights Oregon through a Go Fund Me campaign, symbolizing perseverance and the fight for human rights. The run is part of a larger effort to support LGBTQ+ rights and community initiatives.

Portland Thorns FC vs NY/NJ Gotham FC

A soccer game between Portland Thorns FC and NY/NJ Gotham FC.

An annual comedy event featuring celebrity comedians to support New Avenues for Youth.

New Avenues For Youth

Steve Allen Comedy Show

A weekly queer-focused line dance class held at Dance With Joy Studios, featuring instructor Sye Laird. The class takes place every Wednesday from 19:30 to 21:30, with a drop-in fee of $18 or as low as $15 per class when purchasing packages. Participants are encouraged to sign up in advance via the provided link.

Dance With Joy Studios

Landline: Weekly Queer Line Dance Class

A recreational queer league featuring no-sting dodgeball, held at Friendly House. The event is scheduled for September 7, 2026, from 18:45 to 20:45.

Friendly House

Monday Night Recreational Queer League

Join us at Moda Center in Portland on September 9, 2026, at 8:00 PM to experience a live performance by Andrea Bocelli. This event promises an unforgettable night of music and entertainment, bringing together fans and enthusiasts for a magical evening. Tickets are available for booking, and the event is suitable for all who enjoy exceptional live performances.

Q Center

Andrea Bocelli at Moda Center

The world's largest rare-beer auction raising funds to prevent and end youth homelessness.

Unknown Venue

Brews for New Avenues

Season opening week for the PDX Pride Bowling League at SuperPlay.

SuperPlay

Week 01 - PDX Pride Bowling League

End of Summer Cutie Fest Party / Kaitlin's Actual Birthday + Partyyy

Rainer Beach Pickleball Courts

Cutie Fest Summer 2026

Darcelle Plaza

Sunday Parkways at Darcelle XV Plaza

A community event with free skate rentals that is fun for kids and families at Darcelle XV Plaza.

A large rare-beer auction event raising funds to prevent and end youth homelessness.

Join the Monday Night Recreational Queer League for a fun and inclusive evening of recreational activities. The event is scheduled for September 15, 2026, from 18:45 to 20:45. No additional details are provided.

A comedy event featuring celebrity comedians to support New Avenues for Youth.

Week 02 - PDX Pride Bowling League

The Newport Oregon Pride event is scheduled for September 18-20, 2026, in Newport, Oregon. It features various activities including trivia night at Bier One Brewing, a movie and picnic at the Newport Recreation Center, a super queer fun fair, drag bingo at the 60+ Center, a concert at the Newport Performing Arts Center, an after-party at Primaltones, and a drag brunch at an unspecified location. The event aims to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride with community gatherings, entertainment, and social activities.

Various venues in Newport

Newport Oregon Pride

Salem Pride in the Park 2026 is an annual celebration organized by Salem Capital Pride, taking place on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Riverfront Park in Salem, Oregon. The event features hundreds of booths with handmade items from queer vendors, free resources and services, entertainment, food trucks, activities, and more, celebrating the LGBTQIA2S+ community in Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley.

Riverfront Park

Salem Pride in the Park 2026

Portland’s premier vegan food and drink tasting experience with a curated lineup of chef collabs, craft food makers, and beverage producers.

Circle V

A vegan tasting event showcasing plant-based foods for everyone.

Join us for the Suttle Lodge LCC Retreat on September 20, 2026. This in-person event offers a relaxing retreat experience, focusing on community building and personal enrichment. Details about the schedule and activities are available on the event page.

Suttle Lodge

Suttle Lodge LCC Retreat

A large rare-beer auction event that has raised over $1.7 million to prevent and end youth homelessness.

Week 03 - PDX Pride Bowling League

Join us for the Sunday Trail & Road Run & Walk event on September 28, 2026, starting at 09:00. The event features trail routes of 3.3, 5, and 7 miles in Forest Park, Portland. Participants meet at the bridge where NW Gordon Street turns into NW Alexandra Avenue. This is a self-supported event, so please bring your own food, drinks, clothing, and health supplies. For questions, call or text 503.389.3170.

Sunday Trail & Road Run & Walk

Join the Tuesday Morning Run & Walk event scheduled for September 29, 2026, starting at 06:30. The event involves a group run and walk activity to promote fitness and community engagement in Toronto.

Battleship Oregon Memorial Park

Tuesday Morning Run & Walk

Portland Frontrunners

Join us for a summer evening run or walk at Mt. Tabor Amphitheater, followed by a picnic or tailgate.

Mt. Tabor Amphitheater

Tuesday Evening Run & Walk at Mt. Tabor

Join the Tuesday Evening Run & Walk at Mt. Tabor for a community fitness event. The event is scheduled to start on September 29, 2026, at 18:00. Participants can enjoy a run or walk in the scenic surroundings of Mt. Tabor. Further details and updates can be found through the event link.

A no-sting dodgeball league for the LGBTQ+ community held at Friendly House.

Join us for a Saturday morning run or walk along the Eastbank Esplanade, with options for different distances and post-run coffee.

Eastbank Esplanade

Saturday Run & Walk on the Waterfront

Join the Saturday Run & Walk on the Waterfront event scheduled for September 30, 2026, starting at 09:00. The event encourages community participation in outdoor activities along the waterfront. Further details about the event activities or location are not provided.

Participate in our Tuesday evening run and walk along the waterfront, with various distance options, ending at Pine Street Market.

Tuesday Waterfront Run & Walk

Join us on Saturday mornings for a run or walk along the Eastbank Esplanade, followed by breakfast at Water Avenue Coffee.

Saturday Waterfront Run & Walk

Join us for our Saturday morning run and walk along the Eastbank Esplanade, with options for different distances and a post-event coffee gathering.

Saturday Run & Walk on the Eastbank Esplanade

This event is a neurodivergent-friendly co-working and collaboration space supported by Social Good Place, aimed at supporting communication and community building among neurodivergent individuals. Attendees can work, stim with fidgets, share support, and enjoy a welcoming environment with flexible arrival and departure times. The location is at Social Good Place, 4511 Se Main Street, Portland, OR, 97215. Participants are encouraged to bring bagged lunches, use masks if desired, and stay home if sick to maintain a safe space.

Social Good Place

Neurospicy Network: ND Coworking and Collaboration

LB Collaborations

Week 04 - PDX Pride Bowling League

Participate in Portland Frontrunners' Saturday morning run or walk along the Eastbank Esplanade, followed by breakfast and coffee at Water Avenue Coffee or other locations.

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