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.jpg) 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 | Eugene, Oregon |
| Country | United States |
| Website | eugenepride |
Eugene Pride is an annual event held in August atAlton Baker Park inEugene, Oregon, United States.[1] It "Promotes Respect In Diverse Expression" (P.R.I.D.E.) for theLGBTQ community.[2]
The festival began in 1991[3] and is organized several weeks afterPride Northwest, which takes place inPortland, Oregon.[1]
Localqueer 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 abeer 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 toCOVID-19, but resumed in 2021.[5]
