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The HighBall Halloween festival 2023
A mix of couture, drag show and Day of the Dead taking place annually in October in Columbus Ohio
The HighBall Halloween festival 2023
The HighBall Halloween festival is a mix of couture, drag show and Day of the Dead taking place annually in October in Columbus Ohio.
- Visiting Columbus for Halloween? 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 friend
The Festival
- HighBall Halloween began as a one-night event centered around our signature Costume Couture Fashion Show, where teams of local designers compete for the top spot and a cash prize. It has evolved to become America’s most elaborate costume party.
- HighBall, High Fashion, takes place along North High Street, Short North, from Goodale to Nationwide. At HighBall Halloween, you are what you wear.
- The HighBall is the nation’s fiercest costume party and brings together thousands of visitors for street parties, stage shows, designer competitions and an outrageous “Howloween” pet costume contest.
- HighBall Halloween helps raise money to support various initiatives in the Short North Arts gay district.
- Stay close to the block party. Check out the top hotels nearby.
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.
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 action
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Hotel LeVeque is where we stay when
we visit Columbus Close to the gay bars.
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The city has three distinct neighborhoods.
- The German Village is the oldest gay neighborhood with cobbled streets
- 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
Recommended Hotels in Columbus By Booking
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Hotel LeVeque
4 Star – Central Location
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection offers pet-friendly accommodation in Columbus. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site.
Le Méridien
4 Star, Luxury
This hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers an ATM. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests.
Sonesta Hotel
4 Star – Great Amenities
Sonesta offers accommodation with a restaurant, private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar.
Moxy Hotel
3 Star – Perfect Location
Moxy Columbus Short North provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a bar and a shared lounge. The property features a terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available.
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Recommended Hotels in Columbus By Expedia
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Hilton Columbus
4 Star, Luxury
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/café, and a conference center are onsite. All 532 rooms feature comforts like pillowtop beds and Egyptian cotton sheets, while conveniences include refrigerators and coffee makers
Residence Inn
3 Star, Great Value
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, valet parking, and coffee/tea in a common area. All 126 individually furnished rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and pillowtop beds
Canopy By Hilton
3 Star, Readers Choice
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a business center, and conference space. All 167 rooms feature comforts like memory foam beds and Egyptian cotton sheets, while conveniences include refrigerators and coffee makers.
Hampton Inn & Suites
3 Star, Modern Classic
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, a 24-hour business center, and valet parking. Free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk. All 179 individually furnished rooms provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and pillowtop beds.
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