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Cultural Celebrations and Events
Created in June 2007, Diverse and Empowered Employees of Portland (DEEP) oversees the coordination of cultural celebrations, special events and gatherings of over ten City of Portland Affinity Groups. From renowned speaker engagements to the providing event sponsorship and logistical support; DEEP works closely with the Office of Equity and Human Rights (OEHR) and other significant bureaus to manage and track monthly cultural celebrations and special events of the City of Portland.
If your bureau or group is interested in co-sponsoring or organizing a cultural celebration or special event, please submit your request through DEEP. It is recommended that requests be made at least three months in advance of the designated month. Because sponsorship of cultural celebrations is an important tool in building community and cross-cultural understanding, we encourage bureaus to partner with other bureaus and outside community groups. Sponsorships and organizing groups can change year-to-year.
Please contact DEEP Events if you have celebration ideas or would like to participate.
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Month |
City of Portland Designated Cultural Celebrations |
Which Affinity Groups are involved and |
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January |
Lunar New Year Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
CAAN for MLK Day SET for Slavic and Eastern European Celebration Week |
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February |
Black History Month |
CAAN |
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March |
Women's History Month |
WE and PDX City Parents |
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April |
Multi-Cultural Communication Month |
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May |
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month |
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June |
LGBTQ2 Pride Month |
LGBTQ+ & Friends Affinity Group |
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July |
Independence Day Celebration |
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August |
Celebrating Culture Through Food: Cook-Off |
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September |
Hispanic Heritage Month |
Latinx PDX for Latinx Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) |
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October |
Disability Employment Awareness Month |
DEEP |
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November |
Native American Heritage Month |
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December |
Human Rights Day |
DEEP hosts an annual KWANZAA event |
Getting Started
First steps for planning a cultural event
Meeting Resources
Helpful tips for planning meetings or cultural celebrations
Proclamations
City of Portland Cultural Celebration -- Proclamations