Cleveland Pride in the CLE 2023

Cleveland Pride, Ohio Pride in the CLE 2023

Pride in the CLE celebration kicks off Pride Month in Cleveland, Ohio, complete with a colorful parade, after parties and pride festival.

• Visiting for Pride? Stay in the Downtown Cleveland area, close to all the celebrations.  The Drury Plaza Hotel is rated “Fabulous” by guests and features spacious rooms and delicious breakfast options.

Gay Cleveland

• Life is good and the people are welcoming in gay Cleveland, a cosmopolitan city on “America’s North Coast” on Lake Erie.
• The city has a vibrant gay scene and has seen pride grow to become on of the largest events held during the Summer Season.

The Pride Kick off Party

• Friday June 2nd, 2023 – The official free Pride in the CLE kickoff party runs from 7pm until midnight, and features live music, food and drinks, not to mention performances by local well known drag queens. Venue to be confirmed – previously in East Bank.

The Main Parade

• Saturday June 3rd, 2023 – The Cleveland Pride parade leaves at noon from the staging area at Front Ave. and West 9th St, turning on West 6th street and St Claire Ave then o to the corner of Ontario Street where it turns and ends with a big celebration on Public Square.
• More than 3,000 marchers took part in the parade last year with many more thousands watching along the parade route and joining the after-party.
• Stay close to the parade and afterparty at the Roost Cleveland, a condo hotel rated “Wonderful” by guests, featuring spacious suites with high-end amenities and great location.

The Pride Festival

• Saturday June 3rd, 2023 – Following the parade expect performances from local DJs and international acts, drag stars and performers.
• The party continues until 6pm. The Pride After Party – the official parade after party starts at 7 p.m. Venues to be confirmed.
• Enjoy a boutique-stay at the Kimpton Schofield, located in one of Cleveland’s best-known historical buildings featuring designer rooms and serving high-rated breakfasts.

Sunday

• Sunday June 4th, 2023 – TBC Leather Stallion Saloon on 2205 St. Clair Avenue, typically hosts a a Pride-themed party on Sunday,
• The soiree runs 4-9 p.m. at the bar, which has been a mainstay in Cleveland’s gay scene since 1970. It also dovetails with the Leather Stallion’s popular Sunday patio party.

Gay Cleveland

• Most of the city’s major sights can be reached via the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s three light-rail lines or via Cleveland buses.
• Gay nightlife in the city is found within a few blocks of Detroit Avenue a long strip running parallel to, and close by Lake Erie.
• At the far end is Lakewood, with the Beck Center for the Arts, many stores, cafes and restaurants.
• Cleveland is known for its world-class arts scene. The city can boast a sprawling theater district, a ballet company, and one of America’s Big Five symphony orchestras.
• Other notable gay districts can be found to the east of downtown, out on St Clair, and on Hamilton Avenue, where Flex, a big men’s bathhouse, accommodations and nightclub complex, has transformed the old Greyhound Bus terminal building into a gay hot spot. The Westin Hotel

Popular Gay Bars

• Vibe Bar and Patio – On Lorain Ave around West 117th Street – Cozy, contemporary gay bar with a brick-walled patio & pool table, plus happy hour & theme nights.
• Twist – On Clifton Boulevard. Social Club is a neighborhood bar and night club, servingin delicious food and hosting live shows, theme nights and DJs.
• The Hawk – Detroit Ave. The Hawk has been slinging drinks since 1933 and has become a premier gay bar in Cleveland. Enjoy the pool table, fully stocked jukebox, and a patio during
• Shade – In the Old Brooklyn Neighbourhood, locally owned night club hosting fun evenings including underwear bingo, drag shows,
• Leather Stallion – Longest running bars in Sitges with a very popular Summer patio and host of the GLow Party, Gear nights and the Smuyt Show with Cleveland’s most popular drag acts.

Recommended Hotels in Cleveland

The following hotels are close to Cleveland’s top attractios and a short ride from the major pride events:

The Westin,  Hilton Cleveland,  Drury Plaza Hotel,  Hampton Inn