Oregon Coast TODAY **Kathy Redwine, top center, and the organizing committee for the Newport Pride celebration this weekend have put together three days of activities around the city.**

By Oregon Coast TODAY

For the fourth year in a row, the Newport Oregon Pride celebration will take place at various locations throughout the city Friday through Sunday, Sept. 19-21.

There are eight different types of activities during the three days.

But the event that promotes inclusivity and acceptance also, sadly, has to consider the safety of guests.

“We have added security again this year,” said Kathy Redwine, one of the event’s organizers. “We hope people will come out, but we understand that some people may stay away out of fear.”

Events kick off Friday evening with a Trivia Pub Night at Bier One and Movie and Picnic at the Pool, and then Saturday at the Super Queer Fun Fair at the Newport Recreation Center.

The fair will feature 50 vendors with merchandise, information and food and new this year will be a “Two-Spirit” presentation with Robert Kentta and Lisa Norton from the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.

“We’ve been trying over the years to reach out and create a partnership with the tribe,” Redwine said. “We are really excited to have them share their knowledge.”

The Newport Public Library booth at the fair will have rock painting and other Pride-themed crafts, plus two raffles featuring book baskets, Pride flags and assorted treasures. Patrons can show their library card at the booth to earn an extra raffle ticket.

Drag Bingo at the Newport 60+ Activity Center returns, featuring Drag King Richard Ryder and Drag Queen Siri L. Box. Then, at the Newport Performing Arts Center, Queen tribute band Epic Queen will give an epic performance. If you want to keep moving after the show, head to the After-Party at Primaltones Community Venue.

“The DJ that will be at the after-party, DJ Osario, has been at the fun fair the last few years,” Redwine said. “He is going to have his fun photo booth available while he’s spinning tunes.”

Those who stayed in or still have energy after staying out late can awaken on Sunday and head to the Pride Unity 5K and Kids’ Run, then refuel at the Drag Brunch at the Hallmark Resort.

“We are happy to have so much support from allies and the many kind-hearted people in our community,” Redwine said. “In particular, we thank the city of Newport for its continued support and commitment to inclusivity, kindness and living up to its motto as ‘The Friendliest’.”

The Newport Public Library will celebrate with a variety of events for all ages.

On Friday, author Joanie Lindenmeyer will talk from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on her book “Nun Better and Joyously Free!”

On Friday afternoon, activities will include making Pride bracelets, creating rainbow ribbon wands and coloring Pride-themed pages. A chalk art activity will be on offer outside at Literacy Park for casual, self-guided participation.

On Saturday, craft with leftover supplies from Friday’s activities, capture a Pride-themed photo with provided props and head outside for the final day of the chalk art activity.

For more information, go to www.newportoregonpride.com.