Hundreds of people took part in Portland's Dyke march, a demonstration held annually by the LGBTQ community to celebrate the love and passion for women and for all dykes. A larger Pride Parade held in the downtown area takes place on June 17th, 2013.

Hundreds of people took part in Portland's Dyke march, a demonstration held annually by the LGBTQ community to celebrate the love and passion for women and for all dykes. A larger Pride Parade held in the downtown area takes place on June 17th, 2013.

Hundreds of people took part in Portland's Dyke march, a demonstration held annually by the LGBTQ community to celebrate the love and passion for women and for all dykes. A larger Pride Parade held in the downtown area takes place on June 17th, 2013.

Tall bike riders held a jousting competition in Irving Park, NE Portland as part of Pedalpalooza - an event which sees over 250 bike rides and bike themed events during a 3 week period.

Tall bike riders held a jousting competition in Irving Park, NE Portland as part of Pedalpalooza - an event which sees over 250 bike rides and bike themed events during a 3 week period.

Tall bike riders held a jousting competition in Irving Park, NE Portland as part of Pedalpalooza - an event which sees over 250 bike rides and bike themed events during a 3 week period.

Women protested outside City Hall demanding year round shelter and safety with particular emphasis on ending criminalisation of the homeless. The shelters that do exist reportedly have waitlists of several weeks to months.

Women protested outside City Hall demanding year round shelter and safety with particular emphasis on ending criminalisation of the homeless. The shelters that do exist reportedly have waitlists of several weeks to months.

Women protested outside City Hall demanding year round shelter and safety with particular emphasis on ending criminalisation of the homeless. The shelters that do exist reportedly have waitlists of several weeks to months.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

The Portland Art Museum held an exclusive opening of Cyclepedia: Iconic Bicycle Design for World Naked Bike Riders. The exhibition, the only one in N. America, draws from the collection of Vienna-based designer and bike aficionado Michael Embacher.

People prepared for Portland's 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in South Park Blocks downtown. This global event sees participants bare as much as they dare to "deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world".

People prepared for Portland's 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in South Park Blocks downtown. This global event sees participants bare as much as they dare to "deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world".

People prepared for Portland's 2013 World Naked Bike Ride in South Park Blocks downtown. This global event sees participants bare as much as they dare to "deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer, body-positive world".

Jon Dutch led the 2013 World Naked Bike ride away from the South Park Blocks in southwest Portland with thousands of naked riders in tow. The 7 mile route saw riders go over the Burnside Bridge with many people watching along the way.

Jon Dutch led the 2013 World Naked Bike ride away from the South Park Blocks in southwest Portland with thousands of naked riders in tow. The 7 mile route saw riders go over the Burnside Bridge with many people watching along the way.

EastBurn held the second annual Rye Beer Fest, celebrating the revival of rye beers. Sponsored by Taplister and a part of Portland Beer Week, the festival featured 20 rye beers and food with no cover charge.

EastBurn held the second annual Rye Beer Fest, celebrating the revival of rye beers. Sponsored by Taplister and a part of Portland Beer Week, the festival featured 20 rye beers and food with no cover charge.

EastBurn held the second annual Rye Beer Fest, celebrating the revival of rye beers. Sponsored by Taplister and a part of Portland Beer Week, the festival featured 20 rye beers and food with no cover charge.

Thousands of bicycle enthusiasts set off on the Pedalpalooza kickoff parade from Holladay Park in Portland. It is the first of 257 bike rides and events over the next 23 days in Portland and marks the beginning of summer.

Thousands of bicycle enthusiasts set off on the Pedalpalooza kickoff parade from Holladay Park in Portland. It is the first of 257 bike rides and events over the next 23 days in Portland and marks the beginning of summer.

Thousands of bicycle enthusiasts set off on the Pedalpalooza kickoff parade from Holladay Park in Portland. It is the first of 257 bike rides and events over the next 23 days in Portland and marks the beginning of summer.

Thousands of bike enthusiasts of all ages attended the Pedalpalooza kickoff parade in Portland which marks the beginning of 257 bike rides and events over the next 23 days and the beginning of summer.

Thousands of bike enthusiasts of all ages attended the Pedalpalooza kickoff parade in Portland which marks the beginning of 257 bike rides and events over the next 23 days and the beginning of summer.

Thousands of bike enthusiasts of all ages attended the Pedalpalooza kickoff parade in Portland which marks the beginning of 257 bike rides and events over the next 23 days and the beginning of summer.

The Mad Scientists Union took part in a demonstration against Monsanto and genetically modified organisms in Portland, Ore. Similar actions were held against the company in more than 250 cities globally.

The Mad Scientists Union took part in a demonstration against Monsanto and genetically modified organisms in Portland, Ore. Similar actions were held against the company in more than 250 cities globally.

The Mad Scientists Union took part in a demonstration against Monsanto and genetically modified organisms in Portland, Ore. Similar actions were held against the company in more than 250 cities globally.

Thousands of Portlanders took to the streets around the Lloyd Center after a rally in Holladay Park to voice anger over Monsanto, the leading producer of genetically engineered seed and genetically modified organisms.

Thousands of Portlanders took to the streets around the Lloyd Center after a rally in Holladay Park to voice anger over Monsanto, the leading producer of genetically engineered seed and genetically modified organisms.

Thousands of Portlanders took to the streets around the Lloyd Center after a rally in Holladay Park to voice anger over Monsanto, the leading producer of genetically engineered seed and genetically modified organisms.

Thousands rallied in Holladay Park against Monsanto and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The company a leading producer of genetically engineered seed along with the herbicide glyphosate which it sells under the Roundup brand.

Thousands rallied in Holladay Park against Monsanto and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The company a leading producer of genetically engineered seed along with the herbicide glyphosate which it sells under the Roundup brand.

Thousands rallied in Holladay Park against Monsanto and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The company a leading producer of genetically engineered seed along with the herbicide glyphosate which it sells under the Roundup brand.