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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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.
The City invites you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15.
Read more about this federally recognized holiday and community events! Plus, check out a number of informative resources.
This June, the City of Lake Oswego honors LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual) Pride month! This month we will be celebrating the history, achievements and contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Happy Pride 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 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.
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:
- Black Artists of Oregon
- The Evolve Experience(
- 10th Annual Fat Tuesday Celebration
- Africa Fashion
- Black Women in Music Skate Night
- Biamp Portland Jazz Festival
- NW Black Comedy Festival
- Cascade Festival of African Films
- And more!
Guilian del Rio
Equity Program Manager
503-534-5738
Sustainability Advisory Board
Dec 15 2025 - 6:30pm
Development Review Commission
Dec 15 2025 - 7:00pm
Indoor Playground at LORAC
Dec 16 2025 - 9:00am
Indoor Playground at LORAC
Dec 16 2025 - 9:00am
Preschool Storytime December-January
Dec 16 2025 - 10:30am
Pre-Arranged Party Bridge
Dec 16 2025 - 12:30pm
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Libraries are for Everyone
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