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= Albany Pride = Albany Pride, also known as the Albany Pride March, or Albany Pride Parade is an annual LGBTQ+ event that takes place in Albany, Oregon. This event is organized by Keith Kolkow, president of Albany Pride, a non-profit organization established in 2016.

The first Albany Pride March
Albany's first Pride March was on July 22, 2017.

There were 550 confirmed marchers.

2018 festival
The 2018 parade, hosted by Albany Pride, was followed by a festival at Monteith Riverpark. This festival featured a drag show.

Speakers
In 2019, author and instructor at Linn-Benton Community College, Karelia Stetz-Waters, spoke at a pre-march rally in front of the Linn County Courthouse.

Organizers
Keith Kolkow, president of Albany Pride, is the primary organizer of this event. Details pertaining to the event are posted on the official Albany Pride facebook page.

Objectives
To show support and unity for the LGBTQ+ community in Albany, Oregon.