Eugene Pride
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.jpg?lang=en) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development (RD) Oregon State Director Vicki Walker staff the USDA booth at the Eugene/Springfield, OR Pride Festival along with representatives from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) on Aug. 13, 2016. | |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Eugene, Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Website | eugenepride |
Eugene Pride is an annual event held in August at Alton Baker Park in Eugene, Oregon, United States.[1] It "Promotes Respect In Diverse Expression" (P.R.I.D.E.) for the LGBTQ community.[2]
History and activities
[edit]The festival began in 1991[3] and is organized several weeks after Pride Northwest, which takes place in Portland, Oregon.[1]
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
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Eugene's 2018 Gay Pride celebration is set for August 11". TripSavvy. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ "Eugene Pride: Official Website". eugenepride.org. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ a b Sleem, Seena. "Eugene-Springfield Pride Festival: 'It's about being proud of who you are'". KMTR. Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ Doe, John. "Eugene Pride Festival | Pride Listings | Gay Travel Guide". Retrieved 2018-06-04.
- ^ 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.