Event Dates
From: Saturday, June 24, 2023
To: Saturday, June 24, 2023
As the name implies, a red dress is required for entry to the Red Dress Party — no matter the gender of the guest
As the name implies, a red dress is required for entry to the Red Dress Party — no matter the gender of the guest.
- Visiting for the event? Stay in the Old Town and along Stark Street, home to most of the city’s hipper hotels, and it’s also where you’ll find much of Portland’s gay nightlife.
The Event
- The Portland Red Dress Party started in 2001 as a basement party and has grown into a large-scale event attended by more than 2,000 people and raising upwards of $30,000 for local LGBTQ organizations each year.
- All attendees are required to wear a RED DRESS or pre-approved attire at all times to remain at the event and for ADMITTANCE.
- Each year the theme changes. Door times are: VIP reception at 8:00 p.m. and GA main event at 9:00 p.m.
- Awaiting theme and venue confirmation for 2023.
The Venue
- The event is typically held in the the Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum.
- Veterans Memorial Coliseum is an indoor arena located in the oldest part of the Rose Quarter area in Portland, Oregon. It is a 15 minute drive to the gay bars and clubs along Start Street.
- Stay right by the venue at the Hyatt Regency Portland with spacious rooms a large gym. The hotel is rated “Superb” by guests.
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