Your Gorge Guide to Pride 2024: Speed Friending, Drag Brunch, Game Nights, Dance Parties and more!
Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance aims to promote inclusivity, connection and celebrate the diversity in the Columbia River Gorge.
The 2023 Pride March in The Dalles. Photo: Joy Reyneke
By Cole Goodwin
Hood River, Ore., May 29, 2024— The Columbia Gorge Pride Alliance has unveiled their “30 Days of Gay” event schedule for LGBTQIA2S Pride Month, with a variety of events from book clubs to dance parties; game nights to lego builds; trivia to drag shows, there’s something for introverts and extroverts! No matter where you are on the rainbow spectrum.
There’s even a “Speed Friending” event for those who want a little help forging new connections with other LGBTQIA2S+ folx in the gorge!
The idea for Speed Friending, set to take place at The Wagon Social Club in Mosier on June 23rd came from the CGPA’s Youth Council.
“Our Youth Council meets twice a month and does a whole lot. They've put on successful events and have run a community needs assessment for the Gorge,” said Kit Barajas Clasen. CGPA Project Coordinator.
“This year for Pride, they wanted to host an event that would really address some of the community needs we saw in that data. A lot of folks in the queer community in the Gorge are wanting more connection with others. This Speed Friending event aims to address that directly, allowing folks to meet potential new friends and follow up later with folks they vibe with.”
To register for Speed Friending click here.
Barajas Clasen gave thanks to the community for their support in helping to make planning Pride’s 2nd Annual 30-Days of Gay a success.
"Pride planning has gone really smoothly this year, largely in part to the community support we've seen. It's been so nice to see so many local businesses and organizations participating this year, whether that's putting on an event, donating to our raffle, or just sharing about the events on their social media pages” said Barajas Clasen.
Event Schedule
All Pride event tickets and registrations are available here on Linktree.
June 1: Pride Alliance at The Dalles Farmers Market – Kick off Pride month with community outreach and fun at The Dalles City Park starting at 9 a.m.
OWL House Marathon at Hood River Library at 12 p.m.
Gorge Roller Derby Season Finale ($15) double header that will benefit the CGPA. The bout will take place at The Fort Dalles Readiness Center at 4 p.m.
June 2: Queer Art Gallery Opening – Explore vibrant creations by local LGBTQ+ artists at the White Salmon Valley Community Library at 6 PM.
June 7: Hood River First Friday: Pride – Join the festivities in downtown Hood River starting at 5 p.m.
Drag Bingo ($20 entry, $10 for first 5 boards) at the Hood River Hotel at 12 p.m.
June 8: Diva Drag Brunch ($20) and Drag Tea Party at Hood River Hotel, doors open at 11 a.m. for brunch and 3 p.m. for tea.
June 9: L.O.V.E Morning Dance Party at The Coffee Shop at 10 a.m.
June 12: Pride Fest at Columbia Gorge Community College – Details TBA.
June 15: Skamania Pride at Teo Park starting at 10 a.m.
Pride LGBTQ+ Trail Party - PDX with Trailkeepers of Oregon 12 p.m.
June 16: Juneteenth Celebration featuring music, food, various activities and a community art project celebrating freedom, liberation, the contributions of the Black community in the Columbia Gorge at Jackson Park in Hood River from 3 to 6 p.m.
Riverside Church Queer Panel – Email elainetho56@gmail.com for details.
June 22: Pride LGBTQ+ Trail Ambassador Intro Hike - Eagle Creek with Trailkeepers of Oregon at 9 a.m.
White Salmon Pride Paddle ($0-$30, registration required) at Northwestern Park at 11 a.m.
White Salmon Pride Party (ticket required) at The Missing Corner at 6 p.m.
June 23: Youth and Adult Speed Friending at The Wagon Social Club, at 3 p.m. (Registration required.)
June 24: Darcelle XV & Co Drag Show at Route 30, ($25), starts at 6 p.m.
June 26: Medical Supporters for the Gender Diverse Community at Bargeway Pub at 5 p.m.
June 27: Lego Build Night: Pride at Brick City & Games at 6 p.m.
June 28: LGBTQ+ Maker Market and Clothing Swap at Herbring Courtyard at 12 p.m.
June 29: The Dalles Resource Fair and March at Lewis and Clark Park starting at 10 a.m.
Magic the Gathering Presents: Pride at Brick City and Games at 5 p.m.
June 30: Drag Bingo Brunch at Aniche Cellars ($45+) at 10: 30 a.m.
Weekly Events
Every Monday: Queer trivia on instagram stories follow @ColumbiaGorgePrideAlliance
Every Tuesday: A book club reading Freedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela Davis. Contact CGPA for a free copy at The Dalles Next Door office.
Pride in July
July 5: Trout Lake Queer Campout (conact CGPA for more info)
July 20: Goldendale Pride
Follow @CGPrideAlliance on Instagram for more events and updates.
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