Columbus pride march 2022


*Not all entertainers are listed.

As we celebrate 41 YEARS of our community&#;s PRIDE, please remember to stay safe!

STAY SAFE. BE ALERT.
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Stonewall Columbus aims to create a protected and inclusive environment in which everyone is treated with respect and equality.
The Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival does not tolerate any form of favoritism, hurtful language, discrimination, abuse, marginalization and insulting behavior on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, background, skin color, religious belief, sexuality, gender identity, socio-economic status, caste, difference in ability or age. Stonewall Columbus does not receive sexism, racism, colorism, homophobia, biphobia, inter-phobia and transphobia or hostility, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, fascism, age discrimination, ableism as well as other and/or intersectional forms of discrimination.

In addition, Stonewall Columbus does not tolerate any acts of violence, abuse or harassment of any verba

Pride March Ambassador Need to Know

Happy Pride Month!

First, thank you so much for joining us for the Stonewall Columbus Pride March   All of you are the reason that this event has continued to be amazing.  We truly appreciate your assist and commitment. If you did not attended a training session please review the video and PowerPoint below.

Watch a pre-recored March Ambassador training here:

Ambassador Training PowerPoint:Ambassador Training UPDATED &#;

We appreciate your patience as we finalize details for one of the largest pride events in the Midwest…actually the country! This year we’ve seen a tremendous amount of interest with over + vendors, + marching contingents, and well over 15, feasible marchers. With an increased interest in marching and delayed response from participants some details contain taken longer to finalize. 

This year the March will step-off at Broad and High…marchers and floats will line-up south of Broad toward Rich Street. 

There will be three check ins, group A will be at the intersection of  W. Broad at S. 3rd St

March

Saturday, June 14,

March Step Off @ AM at Broad St. & High St.

Watch the Packed June Pride march here:

(the procession will travel north on Elevated St. toward Goodale Park)

June 28, , marked the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising, a series of events between police and LGBTQ+ protesters that stretched over six days. While the Stonewall Inn and Uprising became good known due to the media coverage and the subsequent annual Pride traditions, it was simply the fulcrum upon which years of LGBTQ+ activism shifted.

The first Pride march in Columbus, Ohio was held in June Only people were in attendance, and some even wore bags over their heads to conceal their identities.

When we last gathered in person, in , we were joined by over 22, marchers, representing a vast array of non-profits, activists, community organizations, corporate sponsors, small businesses, and political candidates!

Help us celebrate and notice our 44th Pride by joining us United In Power!

MARCH PARTICIPATION REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!

No contingent? Just want to march with your friends o

Photo Gallery: Stonewall Columbus Pride March and Festival returned Saturday amid nationwide No Kings protests

At a.m. Saturday, thousands of marchers took off from Broad and Elevated streets and headed north to Goodale Park for the Stonewall Columbus Pride March and Festival. 

Women wearing “Free Mom Hugs” shirts strolled along the edges of the sidewalk — signs reading “Queer Joy is Resistance” and “Trans People Belong” were waved as groups of nonprofit, community, political and corporate organizations walked alongside their peers toward Goodale Park. 

At 11 a.m., the festivities continued with more than vendors, community resources, live entertainment and, of course, freebies, scattered throughout Goodale Park. 

Stickers, beaded necklaces, pens and life-saving items such as fentanyl test strips and Narcan were among the offerings this year, with vendors selling buttons, necklaces, crocheted items and more. A DJ, dance pad and two stages hosted a variety of performers. 

This year’s march and festival — themed “United in Power” — marks the 44th year of Stonewall Columbus’s Pride