Celebrate Diversity

Thank you for visiting the City of Lake Oswego's multi-cultural events page. On this page, you will find a number of opportunities to explore and celebrate heritage and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiatives in our City. 

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The City invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15.

The theme for 2026 is “Unidos, Somos Mas” (“Together, We Are More”) which celebrates the strength found in unity and recognizes that our diverse histories and experiences collectively contribute to stronger, more vibrant, and more connected communities.

Read more about this federally recognized holiday and community events! Plus, check out a number of informative resources. 

The City invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15.

The theme for 2026 is “Unidos, Somos Mas” (“Together, We Are More”) which celebrates the strength found in unity and recognizes that our diverse histories and experiences collectively contribute to stronger, more vibrant, and more connected communities.

Read more about this federally recognized holiday and community events! Plus, check out a number of informative resources. 

This May, the City of Lake Oswego is proud to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people. The AANHPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent including East, Southeast and South Asia and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

Learn more about and celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! 

This May, the City of Lake Oswego is proud to celebrate the history, achievements and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander people. The AANHPI umbrella term includes cultures from the entire Asian continent including East, Southeast and South Asia and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.

Learn more about and celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! 

In 2006, May was officially proclaimed as Jewish American Heritage Month. This designation serves as an opportunity to to recognize and honor the enduring contributions, rich cultural traditions and remarkable resilience of Jewish Americans throughout our nation’s history. 

Learn more about Jewish American Heritage Month! 

In 2006, May was officially proclaimed as Jewish American Heritage Month. This designation serves as an opportunity to to recognize and honor the enduring contributions, rich cultural traditions and remarkable resilience of Jewish Americans throughout our nation’s history. 

Learn more about Jewish American Heritage Month! 

In 2021, Arab American Heritage Month became federally recognized and in July of the same year, Oregon became the second state to permanently recognize Arab American Heritage Month. The City of Lake Oswego honors the contributions and celebrates our local community of Arab Americans.

Learn more about Arab American Heritage Month! 

In 2021, Arab American Heritage Month became federally recognized and in July of the same year, Oregon became the second state to permanently recognize Arab American Heritage Month. The City of Lake Oswego honors the contributions and celebrates our local community of Arab Americans.

Learn more about Arab American Heritage Month! 

March is Women's History Month. We encourage everyone to honor the legacy of women who changed the world by contributing to the economic, cultural, and social development of our society and to support the women who contribute to our future. 

Learn more about this important month and ways you can celebrate.

March is Women's History Month. We encourage everyone to honor the legacy of women who changed the world by contributing to the economic, cultural, and social development of our society and to support the women who contribute to our future. 

Learn more about this important month and ways you can celebrate.

February 2026 is the 100th anniversary of the United States celebrating Black History Month. This year, we honor a century of lifting up the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans.

The City invites you to celebrate Black voices and Black History month. Read more about this federally recognized holiday and enjoy a number of events, including: 

• Celebrating Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance
• A Man Named York presented by Zachary Stocks
• Who I Am Celebrating Me
• BOYeurism
• NW Black Comedy Festival 

February 2026 is the 100th anniversary of the United States celebrating Black History Month. This year, we honor a century of lifting up the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans.

The City invites you to celebrate Black voices and Black History month. Read more about this federally recognized holiday and enjoy a number of events, including: 

• Celebrating Langston Hughes and the Harlem Renaissance
• A Man Named York presented by Zachary Stocks
• Who I Am Celebrating Me
• BOYeurism
• NW Black Comedy Festival 

In November, join the City in honoring the rich and diverse culture and heritage of the Native American community. The contributions of the Native American community have greatly enhanced the quality and character of Lake Oswego, the Pacific Northwest and our entire nation.

In November, join the City in honoring the rich and diverse culture and heritage of the Native American community. The contributions of the Native American community have greatly enhanced the quality and character of Lake Oswego, the Pacific Northwest and our entire nation.

Join us on Sunday, June 7, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park, for Pride LO.  

This event brings people together for an afternoon of connection, inclusion, and celebration. Pride LO uplifts LGBTQIA+ voices through performances, community booths, activities, and opportunities to connect in a welcoming environment. 

The City is proud to partner with LO for LOve to support this inclusive community event.

Join us on Sunday, June 7, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Millennium Plaza Park, for Pride LO.  

This event brings people together for an afternoon of connection, inclusion, and celebration. Pride LO uplifts LGBTQIA+ voices through performances, community booths, activities, and opportunities to connect in a welcoming environment. 

The City is proud to partner with LO for LOve to support this inclusive community event.

Guilian del Rio
Equity Program Manager
503-534-5738