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It’s a celebration of love, inclusion, self-expression, and community. People come together to uplift and support each other, and that’s what makes it so powerful.
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Kick off Pride Month this weekend with a meal and a show at Understory’s Drag Brunch event.
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.
This year, the event benefits four local organizations: Stonewall, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Equitas Health Mozaic Project and Equality Ohio.
- Victorian Village (west of High Street)
- Italian Village (east of High Street)
- University District (north of the route)
To make life easier, we recommend using a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, or hopping on COTA’s Park and Ride system, which offers plenty of easy Park and Ride routes into the city on parade day.
Why Columbus Pride Is So Special
The best part of Columbus Pride isn’t just the scale… it’s the spirit.
After checking in, attendees are free to explore all 11 of the bars involved in the event at their own pace. If you’ve never been before, plan to get there early. Their courage laid the groundwork for everything we celebrate today.
Join us as we march united in power!
We could not do the work we do at Stonewall Columbus to make space for the community and to uplift the various identities in the queer community without the partnership and work that LGBTQ+ community organizations across Central Ohio do for the broader community.
Tickets can be purchased online for $48.60, inclusive of fees. Hosted by Columbus-based drag queen Nina West, doors for the festival open June 14 at 3 p.m. at Gaswerks — located at 487 Park St.
Tickets can be purchased online for $24.05 for a single ticket, or $18.41 each when you buy 4 or more. This year, Stonewall Columbus will be able to provide Central Ohio LGBTQ+ non-profit organizations, with operating budgets under 2 million, free registration for up to 15 individuals per organization to march.
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.
Tickets can be purchased in advance on their website for $75, or day of for $100.
What's Up: Pride Month events in and around Columbus
Summer is quickly approaching as this weekend marks the beginning of June.
If organizations would like to purchase additional wristbands for marchers or vehicles they are welcome to do so, please emailcevqrznepu@fgbarjnyypbyhzohf.betto reserve your spot in the march.
MARCH REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!
March Registration will close June 2nd at 5:00 PM. Pride 365 Sponsors will receive a DIFFERENT link to register for the March.
Tickets for general admission are $10 and can be purchased online or at the door. The Columbus Pride Parade is living proof. The event will be complete with food trucks, drinks, merchandise and music. Their presence challenged norms. For more information, visit Understory’s website.
The city of Worthington will hold their fifth annual Pride celebration, which spans throughout the Worthington Historic District, Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Attendees can anticipate to see players dressed as prominent public figures running the bases, such as Cher, Madonna or even David Hasselhoff, according to their website. 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.