Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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.