You don’t need to travel far to participate in some entertaining and uplifting Pride events this summer! Check out the plans these cities have to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community:
Columbus
Stonewall PRIDE Brunch Fundraiser Event
- June 1, 11 AM – 1 PM
- Columbus will kick off its Pride weekend with the Stonewall Pride Brunch Fundraiser Event! Funds raised from and during this event aid in funding Stonewall Columbus programs that aim to make space for the various and evolving identities of the central Ohio LGBTQIA+ community.
Columbus Pride Festival and Resource Fair
- June 13, 4 – 10 PM and June 14, 11 AM – 8 PM
- The Columbus Pride Festival and Resource Fair at Goodale Park spans two days in June! Attend to explore over 200 vendors, two performance stages, a community wellness area, a DJ/dancing pad and a plethora of community resources!
Stonewall Pride March
- June 14, 10:30 AM
- The annual Stonewall Pride March kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Participants can meet at Broad St and High St, and the crowd will walk toward Goodale Park, the festival’s location.
Stonewall Columbus Drag Race and Virtual 5K
- June 29, 8 – 12 AM
- For those interested in getting active, Stonewall offers a brand new Drag Race 5K, celebrating bold self-expression, joyful movement, and LGBTQ+ pride in motion! There will also be a month-long virtual 5K for those interested. For more information on each event, visit this website.
For more information on all Columbus Pride events, check out the website.
Athens
Athens Pride Fest
- June 5 – 8
- Athens is increasing their pride by introducing the 2025 Athens Pride Fest. The week includes several events for a wide variety of ages.
- Pride Kickoff Happy Hour and Karaoke | June 5, 7 PM
- Pride Shuffle | June 6, 7 PM
- Pride Dance Party | June 6, 9 PM
- Pride Parade | June 7, 10 AM
- Pride Street Fair | June 7, 12 PM
- Pride Drage Show | June 7, 8 PM
- Pride Drag Brunch | June 8, 12 PM
- Pride Pool Party and Field Day | June 8, 6 – 8 PM
See the full schedule and additional information here.
Mansfield
Mansfield Pride Festival & Parade
- June 28
- If you want to extend the celebration, Mansfield will host its 9th annual Mansfield Pride Festival on Saturday, June 28th. The website will soon have more details and information!
