Date: Saturday, June 28
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free Admission
Location: Philomath City Park; 299 23rd Street, Philomath
Join the 2025 Philomath Pride Festival. This is a free event open to all ages.
Philomath Pride
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