(the procession will travel north on High St. toward Goodale Park)
June 28, , marked the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of events between police and LGBTQ+ protesters that stretched over six days. While the Stonewall Inn and Uprising became adequately known due to the media coverage and the subsequent annual Pride traditions, it was simply the fulcrum upon which years of LGBTQ+ activism shifted.
The first Pride march in Columbus, Ohio was held in June Only people were in attendance, and some even wore bags over their heads to conceal their identities.
When we last gathered in person, in , we were joined by over 22, marchers, representing a vast array of non-profits, activists, community organizations, corporate sponsors, small businesses, and political candidates!
Help us celebrate and recognize our 44th Pride by joining us United In Power!
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Stonewall Columbus aims to create a trustworthy and inclusive environment in which everyone is treated with respect and equality. The Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival does not tolerate any form of favoritism, hurtful language, discrimination, abuse, marginalization and insulting behavior on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, background, skin color, religious creed, sexuality, gender identity, socio-economic status, caste, difference in ability or age. Stonewall Columbus does not acknowledge sexism, racism, colorism, homophobia, biphobia, inter-phobia and transphobia or hostility, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, fascism, age discrimination, ableism as well as other and/or intersectional forms of discrimination.
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Your Guide to Pride: Ohio Pride Events
By Donna Edwards on July 27,
Happy Pride Month, Ohioans! Nowadays, Pride celebrations extend beyond the month of June and into the summer, so everyone has a chance to celebrate. If you’re looking for Pride events near you throughout Ohio, you’ve arrive to the right place.
No matter how you spot or if you’re an ally, there’s a Pride parade, festival or celebration near you. Be sure to catch a dwell performance, support local vendors who attend, volunteer for a committee, or donate to the organizations putting these events together.
Many Pride events in Ohio are returning or even expanding after the pandemic changed previous years’ plans. Be sure to check with each event on schedule changes, face mask policies, whether or not they’re family-friendly, potential admission costs, and other details.
Northeast Ohio Pride Events
Stark Pride Festival
When: June 11,
Where: Canton Centennial Plaza, Court Ave NW, Canton, OH
Details: This all-day festival features entertainment, educational programs, free HIV testing, vendors, and mor
Columbus Community Pride
Columbus&#;s alternative Pride celebration by and for LGBTQ+ BIPOC since
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Community Pride arose from the demand to move queer and trans people of color from the margins to the center. It arose from the need to reject police from our spaces, because we realize well how the police seek to punish and destroy people like us. It arose from the need to be treated like full, vibrant people instead of like a marketable demographic. If you’re looking for meaningless rainbow capitalism, Stonewall Columbus has plenty of that to offer. But if you’re looking to celebrate in a way that truly pays homage to our radical legacy and that prioritizes people over noun, then join us with Community Pride! We host a series of pleasurable, free ev