Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival

Eugene Pride Festival is an annual event held in August at Alton Baker Park[1] and Promotes Respect In Diverse Expression (P.R.I.D.E.) for the LGBTQ community.[2]

Background

Eugene Pride Festival is held in Eugene, Oregon. The festival began in 1991[3] and is organized several weeks after Pride Northwest, which takes place in the city of Portland.[1]

Activities

Local queer groups take part in the event and welcome visitors, boosting the local economy.[4] Numerous organizations and businesses are provided with the space to exhibit their work. Additionally, attendees have access to amenities such as a beer garden, a dedicated area for children, and a selection of various food choices.

Free HIV testing is provided by HIV Alliance.[3]

The festival was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, but resumed in 2021.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Eugene's 2018 Gay Pride celebration is set for August 11". TripSavvy. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  2. "Eugene Pride: Official Website". eugenepride.org. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  3. Sleem, Seena. "Eugene-Springfield Pride Festival: 'It's about being proud of who you are'". KMTR. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  4. Doe, John. "Eugene Pride Festival | Pride Listings | Gay Travel Guide". Retrieved 2018-06-04.
  5. Banta, Megan. "'It's really important for us to connect.' Eugene Pride returns with more volunteers, community support". The Register-Guard. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
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