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Oaks Park Pride

Oaks Park celebrates the Portland queer community with a day of discounted rides, limited-edition treats, pride-themed carnival game prizes, special performances, and more. Did I mention free cake and balloons? You can stop by a vendor fair, play a few rounds of mini-golf, and even try out your moves on wheels at a special Pride edition of the popular Gay Skate at the roller rink. Amusement parks already trigger great joy for me, I can’t wait to go to one filled with queer folx and covered in rainbows. Oaks Amusement Park (Sun June 30) SL

Pride Beaverton 2024

The seventh annual edition of Pride Beaverton is channeling cosmic energy with the theme “We are all made of stars.” The festivities kick off at 11 am with a parade through downtown Beaverton, but the fun will continue all day. Sir Cupcake’s Queer Circus, drag musician Saint Syndrome, and ‘80s girl wave tribute band Blonde Neon are slated to bring their superstar energy to the stage. Plus, a vendor fair will showcase pride gear and other goods from local artisans. Beaverton City Park (Sun June 30) JW

Rainbow Ride!

Inclusivity is the word at this Pedalpalooza ride that invites LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, allies, and accomplices of all ages, abilities, and riding levels to show their pride on two wheels. Deck yourself and/or your ride out in vibrant rainbow colors, and head to the starting point at Colonel Summers Park for an approximate five-mile, flat route. The colorful contingent will end up at the Cart Blocks, where a party with three DJs and vogue dance performances by the Legendary House of Ada will go ‘til late o’clock. Colonel Summers Park (Mon July 1) JW

Pride Night Market

Most people know local nonprofit Pride Northwest as the group that puts on the pride parade, but this year they’re also partnering with Hotel Zags to host an evening market—everyone loves a night market! All are welcome to check out wares from LGBTQIA2S+ vendors (carrying everything from vintage threads to handcrafted goodies), get groovy on the dance floor, and enjoy a variety of snacks and drinks. Recommended mood: unleashing your inner fabulousness. The Hotel Zags (Fri July 12) SL

Julianne Bell is the food and drink calendar editor for EverOut, and an appreciator of fine snack foods. She lives in Seattle with a cat named Rhubarb.

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