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slides: Top 15 Things To Do At Portland’s Pride Festival

Saturday, May 30, 2015

 

This year's Pride Festival is sure to be as exciting as ever with over 200 community groups, non-profits and businesses being represented. This year's festival will include parades, glow runs, dance parties and much more! Come out and celebrate with Oregon and Southwest Washington’s LGBTQ community.

See Slides Below for GoLocalPDX's top events to attend at this year's Pride Festival.

 

Related Slideshow: Top 15 Things To Do At Portland’s Pride Festival

With the state of Oregon legalizing same-sex marriage the 2015 Portland Pride Festival is expected to be as popular as ever! With the festival officially kicking off this weekend here is GoLocalPDX's guide to all the activities that will be taking place. 

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23 Hoyt Drag Brunch

To kick off gay pride month 23 Hoyt will be hosting their first ever drag brunch on Sunday, May 31st. This event will be featuring the Super Star Divas. 

Where: 23 Hoyt, 529 NW 23rd Ave Portland

When: May 31st at 11am (doors open at 10am)

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Pride Dinner

Come enjoy some of the best food in Portland at this year's Pride Dinner. Crave Catering, Cuisinieres Catering and The Dessert Tray will all be there serving some of their famous dishes. 

Where: Hip Chicks Do Wine, 4510 Southeast 23rd Ave

When: June 9th at 6pm

Price: $50

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Film Screening: "Pride"

On June 10th the Hollywood Theater will be screening "Pride." This film received a nomination for Outstanding Film at the 26th annual GLAAD Media Awards and three Dorian Award nominations from the Gay and Lesbian Entertainment Critics Association.

Where: The Hollywood Theater, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland

When: June 10th at 7pm 

Price: $6

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Beehive Bonanza

The Beehive Bonanza will provide all who attend the opportunity to receive a free haircut. If you chose, you can also donate your hair to Locks of Love. There will also be live entertainement, snacks, drinks and plenty of prizes.

Where: Doug Fir Patio, 830 E. Burnside

When: June 11th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Price: In advance $10, at the door $15

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Queer Bike Ride

With the weather finally starting to look like summer it's the perfect time to go for a nice bike ride. Fortunately, there's one coming up! On June 11th SMYRC (Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center) will be hosting a bike ride to the waterfront, and along the esplanade, in order to find a good spot to watch the sunset.

Where: PSU Park Blocks On Columbia St

When: June 11th at 5pm

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FLARE

In order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Portland Pride Festival, Portland Monthly will be hosting a a kickoff party at The Redd on Salmon street. FLARE will feature graffiti artists, fire dancers, craft cocktails and gourmet food carts. This event will also benefit three nonprofit organizations: Basic Rights Oregon, New Avenues for Youth and Equity Foundation.

Where: The Redd on Salmon Street, 831 SE Salmon St

When: June 11th from 7pm-11:55pm

Price: $15

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Pride Glow Run

This year's Pride Glow Run will begin on the SW side of the Waterfront and will cross both, the Steel and Hawthorne Bridge. Those who choose to participate in this event will be a part of a giant glowing mob. 

Where: Downtown Portland, SW Morrison & SW Naito Pkwy

When: June 12th from 9:20pm-11:59pm

Price: $35-$60

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W+K Gay Pride Art Show

Local artists have created amazing pieces of art that will be sold at this art show. Half of the proceeds will also go towards P:EAR, a local charity that builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth through education, art and recreation. If you enjoy art and good causes then be sure to stop by.

Where: Wieden + Kennedy, 224 NW 13th Ave

When: June 12th from 6pm to 11pm

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Gaylabration

The fifth annual Gaylabration will be held on June 12th. This celebration highlights the diversity of love that exists within our community. This year's entertainment will be provided y DJ Bret Law, Revol Artists, IZOHNNY, Isaiah Esquire and Johnny Nuriel. The lighting will be done by Laseronics and Smart Tech AV.

Where: Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St

When: June 13th at 10pm

Price: In advance $19.99, day of $24.99. VIP in advance $49.99, VIP day of $59.99

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Portland Inferno

Inferno, which is held exclusively for women and the trans-community, will feature Emilio and Kimikaze. In addition, DJ Lauren will be opening the night and DJ Wildfire will be concluding it. 

Where: Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside St

When: June 13th from 6pm-10pm

Price: In advance $12, at the door $15

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Dykes March

This lesbian-led march is set to begin from the Waterfront and end at the North Park Blocks. The purpose of this march is to celebrate the love and passion for women and all dykes. This march has been occurring every year since 1994.

Where: From the north side of the Pride Festival site (Naito Pkwy) and Pine Street down to the North Park Blocks

When: June 13th at 6pm

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Cold Cuts

Cold Cuts will be one of the last events of Pride Weekend. For those who visit Wild Planet Radio (WPR) on June 14th will have the chance to get a free haircut, as well enjoy some entertainment and refreshments. Guests can also sign up for a membership with WPR at a 25% discounted rate. 

Where: Wild Planet Radio, 1337 SE MLK Jr Blvd

When: June 14th from 6:30pm-9pm

Price: Free

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Big Gay Boat Ride

This year the Big Gay Boat Ride will be headlined by Coco Peru, Poiosn Waters, Trixie Mattell and Heklina. In order to attend this event everyone needs to arrive promptly, as the boat will leave without you. Also, be sure to buy your ticket ahead of time because they will sell out. 

Where: Tom McCall Waterfront, 1020 SW Naito Pkwy

When: June 14th from 2:30pm-6pm

Price: General admission $45, VIP $60

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Trans Pride March

At this year's Trans Pride March there are over 20 companies that have endorsed the event. To begin the parade there will be speakers and a community rally. After that guests will then march to the Waterfront with fellow trans, gender-variant, genderqueer and allied communities. 

Where: From the North Park Blocks down to the Waterfront

When: June 13th at 2pm

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Prohomo

Come check out Prohomo, which will end Portland Pride week. At this year's afterparty there will be go-go dancers, drag queens and plenty of dancing. A portion of the ticket sales will go towards The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

Where: Branx, 320 SE 2nd Ave

When: June 14th from 8pm-2am

Price: General Admission $15, VIP $40

 
 

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