The Eugene/Springfield Pride Festival is one week away - celebrate Pride in Pride month!
- Eugene Pride
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This year's Eugene/Springfield PRIDE Festival is on Saturday, June 28th from 11am-7pm at the Lane Events Center, with our usual Equality Rally & March starting in downtown Eugene at Kesey Square at 9:30am. Keep reading to hear learn more about this year's event, transportation options, volunteer opportunities and more!
New date, new location, same great festival!
This year we're celebrating Pride in Pride month at the Lane Events Center. Tickets will be on a sliding scale from $1-$20 with no one turned away due to inability to pay, and they can be purchased at the door or on our website. Tickets are required in order to keep the event secure and attendees safe and free from harassment by out of town agitators.
Transportation to Pride
There are many great options for getting to Pride this year and ample parking for $5 (donated to HIV Alliance) at our new location. Lane Transit District is proving free bus passes for Pride-goers and we will offer a free bike valet at the festival. The City of Eugene's Transportation Planning team is offering Gaybale rides from around the parking lots to the entrance gate, too!
Entertainment
The schedule for our stages can be found on our website, and we have some incredible entertainment lined up this year! From drag to DJ's, choral ensembles and bands, comedy, theater and dance troupes - there's something for everyone of all ages this year at Pride!
Equality Rally & March
Our annual Equality Rally & March is back this year, and we have some powerful speakers lined up. Gather at Kesey Square in downtown Eugene at 9am on 6/28. Speakers will begin and 9:30am and the march will leave for the Events Center at 10:15am.
Festival Zones & Other Offerings at Pride
We may be in a new location on a different weekend, but everything you love about the festival will be back, including two food courts, three stages, our Youth Zone, Sensory Zone, Veteran's Village, Sober Circle, and Interfaith Centering Area.
Queer Eugene will be offering their usual clothing swap, Anomaly Hair Collective will be offering free haircuts, and HIV Alliance will be providing free HIV testing. G Street Medical Clinic will be back offering first aid, too. We'll also have Hospitality area available where folks can pick up free food and beverages. There's something for everyone!
We Need Volunteers!
There are still plenty of opportunities to support your community and volunteer at Pride. Volunteers receive free parking, and free entry ticket, and a fun after party at The Lavender Network two weeks after the event. It's a great way to meet people and give back!
Volunteer opportunities can be found on our website, and we are especially looking for folks to help out with afternoon entry gate, in our Youth Zone (background check required), in our Sober Circle, and on our decoration crew.
We hope you'll join us!
After Party
Eugene PRIDE comes together with the producers of CHUB to bring you our first after party and 21+ event! Featuring irresistible dance grooves from DJ ENRIQUEDAMNIT in a kink-inclusive hall we're call The Hanger just off our outdoor food court from 5pm-10pm.
Tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Get your ticket today and join in the fun!
Pride Block Party for National HIV Testing Day on Friday, June 27th
Want more Pride fun? HIV Alliance is hosting a Pride Block Party for National HIV Testing Day at Kesey Square in downtown Eugene on Friday, June 27th from 4pm-8pm. Featuring live music, drag, and other entertainment, as well as local artists, artisans, and vendors, the free event is a great way to kick off Pride weekend.
Free HIV testing will be offered throughout the event, and you can find out more on their website. Know your status and get tested!
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