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 7, 11 AM – 1 PM | The Greater Columbus Convention Center
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 19, 4 – 10 PM and June 20, 11 AM – 8 PM | Goodale Park
The Columbus Pride Festival and Resource Fair 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 20, 10:30 AM | Downtown Columbus
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 27, 11 AM | Short North
For those interested in getting active, Stonewall is hosting a 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 3-7 | West Union St.
Athens is showing their pride with the 2026 Athens Pride Fest. The week includes several events for a wide variety of ages.
- Pride Kickoff Happy Hour and Trivia | June 3, 6 PM
- Pride Karaoke | June 4, 8 PM
- Pride Shuffle | June 5, 7 PM
- Pride Dance Party | June 5, 9 PM
- Pride Parade | June 6, 11 AM
- Pride Street Fair | June 6, 10 AM – 3 PM
- Pride Drag Show | June 6, 8 PM
- Pride Drag Brunch | June 7, 12 PM
- Pride Pool Party | June 7, 6 – 8 PM
See the full schedule and additional information here.
Mansfield
Mansfield Pride Festival & Parade
June 27 | South Park
The Mansfield Gay Pride Association will host its annual Mansfield Pride Festival on Saturday, June 27th, with a parade followed by a festival celebrating love. The website will soon have more details and information!
