Pride Parade Map 2016, Kickoff at W Burnside & Park
Pride Parade Map 2016, Kickoff at W Burnside & Park

recommended Portland Pride Parade
Don't miss the Technicolor exuberance and thumping splendor of the annual Portland Pride Parade, celebrating the LGBT community in all of its varied splendor. Sun June 19, see route information this page, 11 am, free, all ages

recommended Bob the Drag Queen
RuPaul's Drag Race season eight winner Bob the Drag Queen comes to the Star Theater on Pride Sunday to headline two shows. Each show will feature a range of musical guests and drag talent. Hosted by Buckmaster, Stacy Stl Lisa, and Ann Pyne. Sun June 19, Star Theater, 13 NW 6th, 1 pm (all ages) & 3 pm (21+), $20-50

The Big Gay Boat Ride
The fourth annual floating Pride party, headlined by Hot Chocolate, (Maria Peters Lake, Alexis Campbell Starr, Kourtni Capree Duv, and Poison Waters) and Shangela from RuPaul's Drag Race. Sun June 19, Portland Spirit, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, docks at SW Salmon & Naito, 3 pm, $33-65

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine
A documentary examining the life of Matthew Shepard—who was brutally beaten in 1998, and left to die because he was gay—through the eyes of those who knew him. Sun June 19, Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy, 7 pm, $9