Gay pride in columbus ohio

PRIDE in the Streets
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
W. 2nd St., Chillicothe

Columbiana County Lgbtq+ fest Festival
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Eleanor Acres, 6885 OH-45, Lisbon

Cincinnati Pride Parade
11 a.m.
Downtown Cincinnati, 500 7th St. W, Cincinnati

Shoreline Sandusky Pride
11 a.m.
Sandusky Shoreline Park, 363 E Shoreline Dr., Sandusky

Sunbury Pride
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunbury Town Hall, 51 E Cherry St, Sunbury

PINK INK: Zygote’s Third Annual Queer Print + Zine Fair
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Zygote Press. 1310 E. 30th St., Cleveland

Mansfield Identity Festival & Parade
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Central Park, 29 Park Ave E., Mansfield

Yellow Springs Pride
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mills Lawn Elementary School, 264 S Walnut St., Yellow Springs

Pride in the Park
Noon – 4 p.m.
Cain Park, 14591 Superior Rd., Cleveland Heights

Lorain County Pride
Noon – 4 p.m.
Oberlin College Science Center, 119 Woodland St, Oberlin

Springfield Pride Festival
Noon – 4 p.m.
Downtown, Springfield

Small Town Pride
Noon – 7 p.m.
Lake Shore Park, 701 Lakeshore Dr., Celina

Cincinnati Pride Festival
Noon – 8 p.m.
Yeatman’s Cove Park, 472 East Pete

Plan Your Pride: The Ultimate Guide to Pride Weekend in Columbus

Get loud, be proud, and show up out for Self-acceptance in Columbus.

The first Pride march in Columbus was in 1981 and drew around 200 participants—now, it’s the largest Pride celebration in the Midwest! With Columbus Pride drawing more than 700,000 people and recently being named among the superior Pride Festivals in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler, you'll be in good company if you're traveling into town to honor . If you're planning to come for the official rally, it's June 15th. But don't permit that be the only time you spend in town—whether you want to come early or stay late, a lot is happening throughout the lie down of the month. This guide will help you schedule your trip so you can savor all of the festivities.

Columbus Pride Festival Weekend: Tips, Stays and the Details

Dates, Location and Accessibility

Columbus Lgbtq+ fest Festival weekend kicks off at Goodale Park on Friday, June 13, from 4 pm to 10 pm, with the Pride March origin at 10:30 am on Saturday, June 14.

The march begins at the corner of Broad and Hi

Short North Pride

If you’re planning to commemorate Pride in the Short North Arts District, there’s no shortage of festivities planned throughout Sky-high St. Whether you’re here for a day or a long weekend, we’ve got you covered with the optimal Pride events around town, including Stonewall Columbus’ annual Lgbtq+ fest Festival + Rally on June 14th and 15th.

Click below to learn more about Pride associated events and specials, plus learn how the Short North Alliance is helping to keep our community safe and welcoming for all. 🌈

Learn more about upcoming PRIDE events and specials in the Short North Arts District!

Stonewall Columbus’ Pride Parade + Festival is back! Learn more about the weekend events below!

Save at local businesses around the Short North Arts District while supporting Stonewall Columbus!

Support LGBTQIA businesses in the Short North Arts District this month and all-year long!

Learn more about how we are advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and access across our community.

Learn more about the Short North Arts District’s comprehensive approach to community well-being.

Pride Guide: A List of Ways to Celebrate Columbus Pride Throughout June

From Stonewall's Pride March and Resource Fair to drag shows and many other ways to get involved, there's plenty to fill your itinerary this June.

This Pride Month, take advantage of the wide breadth of celebrations, resources and community engagement opportunities offered in Columbus. Whether you’re a member of the Diverse community or an ally, you can show your pride and support by attending drag shows, bar crawls, pageants, parades, festivals, fundraising events and more. Events may sell out in advance, so buying tickets early is recommended. Check with local Gay establishments and organizations for more events and performances as they arise.

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MAY 24-26, MAY 30-JUNE 1 | Nina West’s ‘Sugar in the Tank’

Kick off pride celebrations with Nina West—local and national kingly icon and RuPaul’s Drag Race season 11 Miss Congeniality winner—at Natalie’s Grandview. VIP ticket holders can meet West in an exclusive pre-show photo and meet-and-greet in addition to receiving a swag bag.

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