A planning committee formed in January 2006 to organize the first Portland Latino Gay Pride Celebration. Made up of community volunteers, the planning committee partnered with El Hispanic Newspaper and Jupiter Hotel to create an event that recognized the talents and contributions of Gay Latinos and Latinas. With a proclamation by Portland Mayor Tom Potter, and Multnomah County Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey a new community tradition was established.
Coordinating efforts with Pride Northwest Inc and the annual Pride Festival, the Portland Latino Gay Pride celebration provides an opportunity to educate, celebrate and bring people together.
2006 City of Portland Proclamation
WHEREAS, the city of Portland is committed to diversity, social justice, equality and mutual respect as a fundamental aspect of a healthy community; and
WHEREAS, Portland is enriched by the contributions of the growing Latino/Latina community in areas such as the arts, businesses, and civic participation; and
WHEREAS, celebrating families, history and pride builds understanding and strengthens all communities; and
WHEREAS, Noche de Familia y Mariposas/Night of Families and Butterflies will be the first official Latino Gay Pride Celebration in the city of Portland;
NOW, THEREFORE, I Tom Potter, Mayor of the City of Portland, Oregon, the “City of Roses,” do hereby proclaim June 13, 2006 to be Latino/Latina Gay Pride Day ..in Portland and encourage everyone to join me in this celebration and reaffirm our commitment to diversity, equality and mutual respect in our community.
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