OUT Central Oregon proposes to further develop and establish an LGBTQ winter festival in Bend: Winter Pride Festival. Winter Pride Festival provides multiple winter events and activities including: a weekend of skiing at Mt. Bachelor, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, tubing, an Après-ski tailgating happy hour and BBQ, an ice-skating event, and a social dance party in downtown Bend. As a multi-day event celebrating diversity and inclusivity through various winter activities, social gatherings, and fun, Winter Pride Festival is an excellent opportunity to promote Bend as a visible and attractive LGBTQ vacation destination during the winter season.
