Columbus, Ohio is one of the most progressive cities in the Midwest when it comes to accepting gays and lesbians – it is a city with a lively and vibrant community and one of the most popular and successful Gay Pride festivals in the country. Columbus Pride. Columbus Pride runs from Friday, June 15 to Sunday, June 17, 2018.
Columbus Gay Pride Top Events
Columbus Pride’s key event is the Pride Festival on Friday June 15 from 4 pm to 11 pm and Saturday June 16 from 11 am to 7 pm The festival is located at Bicentennial and Genoa Park, 233 Center Drive Columbus, Ohio .
The Columbus Gay Pride Parade will take place on Saturday, June 16 starting at 10:30 am at Goodale & High in the Short North Arts District.
The Pride Brunch will be held at the Columbus Athenaeum (32 N. 4th Street) on Sunday, June 17 from 11 am to 1 pm Reserve your seats well in advance!
Throughout the month of June, there are other pride-related events, including a 5K run.
Useful resources in the city
Gay bars in the area, as well as certain popular restaurants, hotels, and shops have special events and parties throughout Gay Pride. Check local gay newspapers, like Outlook, for more information. And be sure to check out the excellent GLBT website produced by the Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau.
