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June 21:
Hosted by Crawl With US®, the Pride Bar Crawl begins at Half Baked Brew — located at 765 N. High St. — June 21, with check-in from 4 to 6 p.m. People come together to uplift and support each other, and that’s what makes it so powerful.
Columbus doesn’t just show up. The Pride Festival in Columbus, Ohio continues there all afternoon with live music, food trucks, vendors, and community groups.
What’s Happening at the Pride Festival & Resource Fair?
The Pride Festival & Resource Fair in Columbus is more than just a party… it’s a full-on community celebration packed with entertainment, resources, and connection.
🗓 Festival Dates & Times:
- Friday, June 13th from 4 PM – 10 PM
- Saturday, June 14th from 11 AM – 8 PM
🎉 What to Expect:
- Over 200 nonprofit and corporate vendors
- Two performance stages: the Pride Stage and the Red [Space] Stage
- A community wellness area
- A DJ/dancing pad
- And a plethora (aka tons) of community resources and giveaways
No matter your vibe — whether you’re there to dance, snack, shop, or connect — there’s absolutely something for you at the festival.
Where to Park for Columbus Pride?
Parking can be a bit of a mess, so plan ahead:
- Your best options are parking garages in the Short North and Downtown Columbus (check options here).
We show out.
More Info + Stonewall Pride Events
The parade is just one part of a month-long celebration hosted by Stonewall Columbus, filled with community events, performances, marches, and more.
👉 Check the full lineup and get all the latest updates at: https://stonewallcolumbus.org/pride/
Find more awesome events & festivals in Columbus here.
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival is June 13-14, 2025 at Goodale Park, and the them is United in Power.
The largest pride event in the Midwest features music, food vendors, marketplace, family area, and more.
June is Pride month, and there are lots of fun events leading up to, and after, the festival!
Pride Month
Stonewall Columbus Pride Brunch: June 1 from 11am – 1pm at Columbus Athenaeum.
The theme for the 2025 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.
We stand ever firmly in line with the BIPoC members of our community, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our transgender community members, of all ages, we stand at the ready to uplift and make space for ALL members of our LGBTQ+ community and all of our intersections that demand inclusion, equity, and equality before the law.
Our Pride March is open to LGBTQ+ affirming people and organizations, and while we recognize that each person or group may express support through different messages, we welcome those who stand in solidarity with our community.
The event also provides free parking, a cash bar, Buckeye Pride freebies and will include a conversation with Wayland Hinds, the president of Scarlet and Gay, on how to get involved with the society and other opportunities.
Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or just showing up to support your friends, neighbors, or coworkers, this event is one of the most vibrant and welcoming celebrations in the entire country.
Seriously.
Festivities will continue through the evening until 8 p.m.
The first march for Columbus Pride took place in 1981 and has grown from a mere 200 individuals — many of whom hid their identities for safety — to over 20,000 marchers in 2024, and over 700,000 people attending the festival as a whole. Head to the start of the route near Broad & High, where the vibes are guaranteed to be high.
It’s a celebration of love, inclusion, self-expression, and community. It’s the second-largest Pride event in the Midwest (right behind Chicago) and one of the biggest in the U.S., which is wild when you think about the fact that Columbus’ very first Pride March in 1981 had just 200 people.
When is the Pride Parade in Columbus, Ohio?
Mark your calendars: the Columbus Pride Parade kicks off at 10:30 AM on Saturday, June 14th, 2025.
This is NOT just on the day of the march, but every day.
The event costs $5 to attend. The lighting ceremony serves as part of the Shellabarger Illuminator Award Ceremony, which recognizes a community member who has helped to create a more inclusive city through their contributions to the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
According to the City of Columbus website, the award ceremony began in 2016 to honor Steve Shellabarger, a long-time resident who has devoted his time to helping prominent LGBTQ+ organizations in Columbus, such as Equitas Health and Stonewall Columbus.
For more information, visit the city’s website.
June 12:
The third annual Scarlet & Gay Alumni and Friends Reception will take place June 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The festival also features smaller artists — such as Kaleena Zanders and Vincint — and local drag performers, such as Maya Bizness and The Girl Named Jack. The event will be complete with food trucks, drinks, merchandise and music.
Tickets are available on AXS for $90.47, inclusive of fees. For more information and to register for tickets, visit the event’s page.
June 13:
Stonewall’s two-day Pride event will begin with their festival and resource fair June 13 from 4 to 10 p.m.
According to U.S News & World Report, Columbus Pride is the second largest Pride event in the Midwest, following Chicago.
A drag show will take place at 7 p.m.