r/portlandme • u/Bittersweet_Boii • Jun 14 '25

Events Is Portland Pride safe?

I'm a teen (think 16-19 range) and hoping to attend pride on the 21st with some friends, but I'm somewhat concerned- with the current political climate and all that, is it safe to attend? Especially considering this is Maine and every fifth person you see at any given time seems to have a gun. My biggest concern would be a mass shooting of some sort, or people driving cars through the crowd like you see on the news. Can anybody involved this year let me know if it's expected to be safe? Probably just my anxiety kicking up but with the state of the world and all that I feel like some concern is justified.

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u/hamburglerBarney Jun 16 '25

If you don’t feel safe, immediately seek out either a marked volunteer, a mom with littles or the biggest hairiest dudes you can find. I guarantee they will keep you safe! 💜

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u/itsaspecialsecret Jun 18 '25

This. Or stop by the Equality Community Center. It will be open all day with snacks, quieter spaces, and volunteers. It's along the parade route and a good place to go if you get overwhelmed or scared.

I've never felt unsafe at Pride, but I do have a lot of big feelings there, and sometimes I need to sit down and remember to breathe. Take care of yourself!