Pride parade columbus ohio


March

Saturday, June 14,

March Step Off @ AM at Broad St. & Elevated St.

(the procession will verb 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 well 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 20, marchers, representing a vast array of non-profits, activists, community organizations, corporate sponsors, small businesses, and political candidates!

The theme for the  Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and March is “United in Power.” This year’s theme is a call to action and a reminder of the strength we hold when we come together. 

Our Pride March is open

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

Get loud, be proud, and come out for Pride in Columbus. 

The first Pride march in Columbus was in and drew around participants&#x;now, it&#x;s the largest Pride celebration in the Midwest! With Columbus Pride drawing more than , people and recently being named among the top Pride Festivals in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler, you'll be in good company if you're traveling into town to celebrate. If you're planning to come for the official march, it's June 15th. But don't verb that be the only time you spend in town&#x;whether you want to come early or rest late, a lot is happening throughout the recover of the month. This guide will help you plan your trip so you can enjoy all of the festivities. 

 

 

Columbus Pride Festival Weekend: Tips, Stays and the Details

 

Dates, Location and Accessibility

Columbus Pride Festival weekend kicks off at Goodale Park on Friday, June 13, from 4 pm to 10 pm, with the Pride March beginning at am on  

PRIDE Party on the Plaza | Greater Columbus Convention Center

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June 15, @ am &#; pm

LET&#;S GET PROUD!
Join us for a day of music, dancing, food & beverages, exclusive parade viewing, and celebration as we come together for the Stonewall Columbus Pride March.

  • Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, ARNOLD PLAZA
  • North Adj Street, Columbus, OH
  • Plaza Opens: AM

Guests will be treated to live harmony, Drag Queen Host Anisa Love, savory food stations, make-over pop-ups, cocktail options and more!

  • Get ready to kick off PRIDE weekend in style at the Pride Party on the Plaza featuring Drag Queen Host Anisa Love. Guests will be treated to live music, savory meal stations, exclusive parade viewing, pop-ups and more!
  • PRIDE Party on the Plaza Activities:
  • Breakfast: am – am
  • Meet Anisa Love: 8am – 2pm
  • W Nail Bar Pop-up: 8am – 12pm
  • PRIDE make-up with Yerubi Beauty: 8am – 12pm

TICKET OPTIONS:
VIP: $ Includes Reserved Sidewalk Area for VIP VIEWING, Parking, In and Out Access to the Plaza, (

Columbus Pride

Goodale Park
W. Goodale Street, Columbus, Ohio
Friday, June 13 & Saturday, June 14
10 a.m. - p.m.

HRC Columbus will again present our booth at Pride this year! We will include a tent set up for the entire Pride festival. As always, we will have opportunities to get involved with HRC, become a member, purchase t-shirts or hats, stock up on HRC logo stickers, or just state hello!

We have two volunteer opportunities available:

  • Help us staff the Pride tent! We will work to autograph up new members, including through the sale of memberships with T-shirts and hats and providing information to members of the community. We have shifts available Friday night and Saturday all day. Our highest need is on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Test back soon for volunteer sign-up information!
  • March with us in the Pride parade! We are looking for about 30 volunteers to march with us in the Pride parade Saturday morning. (Yes, we will have one of the really big HRC flags!) Check back soon for marching sign-up information.

Pride is both a community celebration that we