With many of the COVID-19 precautions that were in place over the last two years now lifted, this year is shaping up to be a big one for Juneteenth in Oregon.
For the first time in two years, we're looking at a weekend of Pride with a capital 'P.' Much of the city's celebrations orbit the grand parade and adjoining festival in Tom McCall Waterfront Park, organized by nonprofit Pride Northwest. The fairgrounds themselves always feel chaotic—in a good way—but the main stage programming this year is a veritable who’s who among Portland’s queer nightlife artists. If you haven’t been to a club since before the.
There's no denying the city has acquired a weird reputation. Where once Portland was a place people visited to sup on vegan delights and buy bird-adorned keepsakes, it has—for the past few years—gained a different notoriety. But our girl's character is primed for a comeback, thanks partially to her most glamorous nightlife performers showing her best side—their best side. Portland icons made TV moves this year, sashaying across LED screens in record numbers. Local stars.
From old haunts to new favorites, permanent spots to roving dance nights, Darcelle’s to Blow Pony, these are the best spots to get your Pride on in Portland.