Portland Lesbian & Gay Pride — Souvenir Tee (1982)
Early ’80s Pride in Portland had a different feel—more grassroots, more local, and built on people showing up for each other. 1982 sits in that moment when Pride was growing but still carried the energy of something community-driven rather than fully organized spectacle.
Events were smaller, more personal—marches, gatherings, and celebrations that felt connected to the city itself. It wasn’t about scale yet—it was about presence, visibility, and carving out space in real time.
