OR Pride march canceled after organizers say police wouldn’t protect eventgoers

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Oregon Pride march canceled after organizers say police wouldn't protect eventgoers

https://www.advocate.com/news/culture/eugene-oregon-pride-march-canceled 🔗

Jacob Ogles (26 June 2026)

Organizers of a Pride march in Oregon have canceled the event, citing concerns about violence, distrust of police, and what they described as a lack of support from law enforcement.

Eugene/Springfield Pride organizers announced a rally and march originally scheduled for Saturday will not go forward, though the group's festival at the Lane Events Center will proceed.

Organizers said they canceled the rally and march partly because of hate groups that appeared at last year's event, but also because they said police made clear that officers might not protect marchers unless Pride obtained a parade permit.

"After last year's issues with aggressive hate groups during the rally, we applied for and received a Downtown Program Fund grant from the City of Eugene to support the event with fencing, gated entry and the ability to better control an environment where tensions can quickly escalate. Our intention was to host a street fair with stage programming, including activist speakers and entertainment," the Eugene Pride Team said in a statement.

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