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Bend Pride Coalition

Trans-affirmingLast updated Jun 2026

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Bend Pride Coalition is the volunteer-driven group that organizes Bend Summer Pride, a free community celebration held annually in Drake Park. The event brings food carts, music, lawn games, drag pop-ups, and info booths, welcoming the whole community. The coalition also maintains a queer events calendar and a get-help resource page for Central Oregon.

Communities centered

LGBTQ+

Services offered

Peer supportAdvocacy

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