Columbus hosts one of the Midwest’s largest Pride celebrations, organized by Stonewall Columbus, and the 2026 edition spans multiple days of programming. The Pride Festival & Resource Fair takes place at Goodale Park on Friday, June 19 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Saturday, June 20 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, offering music, vendors, community resources, food, and family‑friendly activities.
The Columbus Pride March steps off on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM, beginning at the Ohio Statehouse and traveling up High Street toward Goodale Park, where it merges directly into the festival grounds. The march draws hundreds of thousands of attendees and is one of the largest Pride demonstrations in the region.
Columbus Pride Month also includes a wide range of additional events throughout June, including the City Hall Pride Illumination on June 1, the Stonewall Columbus Pride Brunch on June 7, an Interfaith Prayer Service on June 16, and the Stonewall Drag Race on June 27. These events collectively form a month‑long celebration under the 2026 theme “Until We’re All Free,” emphasizing collective liberation and ongoing advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
With its massive turnout, extensive programming, and central role in Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community, Columbus Pride remains one of the most influential Pride events in the Midwest.
Pride Watch: Columbus
