Columbus Pride Festival 2023

Columbus Pride Festival 2023

Columbus annual Pride festival or “Stonewall Columbus Pride” is one of the biggest LGBTQ events in the United states attracting more than 700,000 visitors during a week long series of events and parties.

• Pride is one of the busiest weekends in Columbus. Book your hotel in Short North, close to all the gay bars and events. Stay at the Graduate Columbus, rated “Superb” by guests with uniquely designed rooms, perfect location and friendly staff.

Columbus pride festival runs from the 1st of June to the 26th of June 2023, however the main parade is held on the third weekend (June 17th, 2023)

The Main Parade 2023

• Saturday, June 17th, 2023 – Columbus gay pride parade kicks off at 10.30 a.m. on Sat., June 18, at Front and Broad, and marches the streets through downtown, the Short North and Goodale Park. Route is to be confirmed.
• Other events include the Pride Brunch, The Pride Tea Dance, a Trans Pride March and the Jagger Run for Pride 5k Run/Walk.
• Stay close to the parade and festivities. Check out the top hotels nearby.

Columbus Pride Festival

• Friday, June 16th and Saturday June 17th, 2023 – Most of the festivities for Columbus Gay Pride take place on the riverfront in the downtown district, including three stages of live music and drag performances.
• More than 180 different vendors will be serving delicious food and drink as well as t shirts and merchandise.
• Open Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm and Saturday 11 am to 8 pm.
• Stay at the Joseph Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests. Rooms feature a crisp and modern design and the hotel is famous for its exceptional customer service.

AWOL Bar Pride Circuit Event

• June 16th – 18th, 2023 – Come celebrate Columbus Ohio Gay Pride with 3 days of amazing parties at one of the city’s favorite gay bars, AWOL

Gay Columbus Neighborhoods

Columbus is one of Ohio’s leading cities for the LTBTQ community and has one of the largest resident communities in the USA. The city has three distinct neighborhoods.

• German Village is the oldest gay neighborhood with cobbled streets and beautiful elm trees and lined by graceful houses that are more than a century old.
• Short North is the city’s newer gay district mixing farmers markets, art galleries, boutique shops and gay bars.
• The Arena district is where you will find most of the late night bars and clubs.

Popular Gay and Gay Friendly Venues

• Brew Dog – Franklinton Brew Dog – Short North – Brew house and taproom, serving up our US-brewed beers and a range of incredible food.
• District West – Show bar offering delicious cocktails and the best entertainment in town.
• Seventh Son Brewing– Brewery specializing in ales & IPAs with a bright, rustic tasting room & visiting food trucks.
• Slammer’s -Easygoing parlor offering thin-crust pizzas, sandwiches & salads, plus billiards & live music.
• Stonewall Columbus – LGBT community centre and organisers of the pride celebrations.

Hotels close to the gay area in Columbus, Ohio

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the events:
Hotel LeVeque,   Le Méridien,   Sonesta Hotel   Moxy Hotel