According to its website, the first local Pride Northwest celebration was in 1976. It has been held at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park ever since. Though Pride month is usually June, starting in 2023, Pride Northwest began celebrating in July due to competing holidays such as Juneteenth, Father’s Day and the Delta Park Pow Wow.

Portland will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community this weekend with its annual Pride waterfront festival and parade happening July 19-20.

A vibrant pride celebration in Portland brought together thousands of people, creating a sense of community and belonging for attendees.

Damian Lillard’s Portland Return Leaves Heat in the Dust originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a stunning turn of events, NBA superstar Damian Lillard is set to reclaim his throne in Portland, leaving Miami Heat fans reeling and the basketball world buzzing.

Damian Lillard returns to Portland to join the Blazers after being bought out by the Bucks, rehabbing and signing a $42M deal. He will be out next season.

The Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard are back together after two years apart. He has an unbelievably strong connection to Portland, and with his Achilles injury, Lillard made his way back.