Cleveland Pride in the CLE 2024

Cleveland Pride, Ohio Pride in the CLE 2024

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

• Next Edition: Friday May 31st – Sunday June 2nd 2024.
• 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 one of the largest events held during the Summer Season.

The Pride Kick off Party

• Awaiting dates – 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 1st 2024 from 11:00am – The Cleveland Pride parade leaves at 11 am. Staging for the march will begin at 10AM in Public Square.
• The march will begin at Public Square and flow again through the streets down towards the Malls where the festival will take place. The Route for Pride is just at 1 mile long and lasts 20-25 minutes.
• More than 3,000 marchers take part in the parade each year with many more thousands watching along the parade route and joining the after-party.
• The march will begin at Public Square and flow again through the streets down towards the Malls where the festival will take place.
• 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 1st 2024 from 11:00am to 6:00pm – 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

• Awaiting confirmation 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 massive men’s bathhouse, accommodations and nightclub complex, has transformed the old Greyhound Bus terminal building into a gay hot spot.

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 Smut 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