Your Guide to Pride: 2022 Ohio Pride Events

By Donna Edwards on July 27, 2022

Happy Pride Month, Ohioans! Nowadays, Pride celebrations extend beyond the month of June and into the summer, so everyone has a chance to celebrate. If you’re looking for Pride events near you throughout Ohio, you’ve come to the right place.

No matter how you identify or if you’re an ally, there’s a Pride parade, festival or celebration near you. Be sure to catch a live performance, support local vendors who attend, volunteer for a committee, or donate to the organizations putting these events together.

Many Pride events in Ohio are returning or even expanding after the pandemic changed previous years’ plans. Be sure to check with each event on schedule changes, face mask policies, whether or not they’re family-friendly, potential admission costs, and other details.

Northeast Ohio Pride Events

Stark Pride Festival

  • When: June 11, 2022
  • Where: Canton Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702
  • Details: This all-day festival features entertainment, educational programs, free HIV testing, vendors, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.starkpride.org/

Akron Pride Festival & Equity March

  • When: August 27, 2022
  • Where: Downtown Akron/Lock 3, 200 S. Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
  • Details: This all-day festival features an Equity March, live performances, kids’ zone, food trucks, vendors, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.akronpridefestival.org/home

Pride in the CLE

  • When: June 4, 2022
  • Where: 11633 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44102
  • Details: Cleveland’s Pride festival includes a Pride March, health and wellness village, speakers, entertainment, and more. The city and other organizations host additional Pride events throughout the summer as well.
  • Learn more: https://lgbtcleveland.org/pride/

Youngstown Pride Festival

Stark Pride Festival

  • When: June 11, 2022
  • Where: Canton Centennial Plaza, 330 Court Ave NW, Canton, OH 44702
  • Details: This all-day festival features entertainment, educational programs, free HIV testing, vendors, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.starkpride.org/

Lake County Pride

  • When: June 11, 2022
  • Where: Lake County History Center, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH 44077
  • Details: LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County’s event features a full day of live events and a variety of local vendors.
  • Learn more: https://lgbtlakecounty.org/pride/

 

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Central Ohio Pride Events

Stonewall Columbus Pride

  • When: June 17-18, 2022
  • Where: Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale Street, Columbus, OH 43215
  • Details: Columbus has various Pride events throughout the month of June, with the biggest being the Stonewall Columbus Pride Community Festival & Resource Fair. This festival features celebrity guests and performances, special events, a march, and more.
  • Learn more: https://stonewallcolumbus.org/pride/

Columbus Melanin Pride

  • When: September 22-25, 2022
  • Where: Columbus, OH
  • Details: This weekend event celebrates and amplifies Black and POC LGBTQ+ communities in the Columbus area.
  • Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreKingfinity

Minerva Park Pride

  • When: June 25, 2022
  • Where: Minerva Park Pool, Valley Rd, Minerva Park, OH 43231, USA
  • Details: The Minerva Park Community Association is hosting their first-ever Pride, which will include entertainment, food, community groups, and a pool party.
  • Learn more: https://www.mympca.org/event-details/minerva-park-pride

Mansfield Pride Festival & Parade

  • When: August 13, 2022
  • Where: Central Park, 29 Park Ave E., Mansfield, OH 44902
  • Details: This annual festival and parade is hosted by the Mansfield Gay Pride Association.
  • Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/MansfieldPrideFest

Reynoldsburg Pride Celebration

  • When: June 25, 2022
  • Where: Huber Park 1640 Davidson Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43023
  • Details: Hosted by the City of Reynoldsburg and Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department, this event features music, food trucks, vendors, a pet parade, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/713091143449655

Newark Ohio Pride Festival

  • When: October 1, 2022
  • Where: 36 E. Canal Street, Newark, OH 43055
  • Details: This one-day festival features a full slate of drag performers, entertainers, live music, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/newarkohiopride/

Granville Pride Parade and Fest

  • When: June 25, 2022
  • Where: College Green, 240 W. Broadway, Granville, OH 43023
  • Details: This afternoon of events includes a parade, music, performers, food trucks, and more hosted by Granville Pride.
  • Learn more: https://www.granvillewherelovewins.com/

Marysville Pride Fest

  • When: June 11, 2022
  • Where: Memorial Health Pavilion, Partners Park, Marysville, OH 43040
  • Details: Marysville’s Pride event features live music, drag performances, kids’ art spaces, service providers, food trucks, and more.
  • Learn more: https://marysvillepridefest.square.site/

 

Southeast Ohio Pride Events

Chillicothe PRIDE

  • When: August 20, 2022
  • Where: Yoctangee Park, Yoctangee Pkwy, Chillicothe, OH 45601
  • Details: The second annual festival hosted by First Capital Pride Coalition features a PRIDE Walk, entertainment, speeches, food trucks, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.firstcapitalpride.org/events

Portsmouth Ohio PRIDE

Fayette County PRIDE

 

Southwest/West Ohio Pride Events

Cincinnati Pride

  • When: June 25, 2022
  • Where: Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Details: Cincy Pride’s main event is near the end of June, but they host a variety of events throughout the year, including movie nights, soccer matches, 5K run/walk, and an annual Pride Market.
  • Learn more: https://www.cincinnatipride.org/

Dayton LGBTQ+ Pride Festival

  • When: June 3-5, 2022
  • Where: Courthouse Square, 23 N. Main Street, Dayton, OH 45402
  • Details: Dayton’s Pride weekend features live entertainment, food trucks, a parade, vendors, a kids’ section, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.daytonlgbtcenter.org/pride

Dayton Black Pride Parade & Festival

  • When: July 9, 2022
  • Where: McIntosh Park, at Edwin C Moses Blvd and W Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH 45402
  • Details: Dayton Black Pride’s day of events begins with a parade, followed by a festival of live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.daytonblackpride.org/

Yellow Springs Pride Festival

  • When: June 24-26, 2022
  • Where: John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton Street, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
  • Details: Yellow Springs hosts a weekend of events, including a silent dance party, annual festival, parade, drag show, and community picnic.
  • Learn more: https://www.yspride.com/

New Richmond Pride Festival

  • When: June 10, 2022
  • Where: New Richmond Bandstand on the River, 116 Susanna Way, New Richmond, OH 45157
  • Details: This community event features a corn hole tournament, bar crawl, dog parade, live music, drag brunch, yoga, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.newrichmondpride.org/

Hamilton Ohio Pride

  • When: June 4, 2022
  • Where: Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St, Hamilton, OH 45011
  • Details: Hamilton’s family-friendly Pride events include a parade, concert, festival, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.hamiltonohiopride.com/

 

Northwest Ohio Pride Events

Fremont Pride Festival

  • When: July 9, 2022
  • Where: Walsh Park, 610 Morrison St, Fremont, OH 43420
  • Details: Fremont’s Pride Festival is kicking off with a group wedding ceremony, followed by a parade, pageant presentation, musical artists, performances, speeches, food trucks, Family Fun Zone with a sensory-inclusive area, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.fremontohiopride.com/2021-fremont-pride-festival

Sandusky Pride Festival

  • When: June 24-26, 2022
  • Where: Downtown Sandusky (Columbus Ave., Water St. & Jackson St. Parking Lot)
  • Details: The fifth year of this event features free concerts, vendors, food trucks, carnival rides, drag performances, a parade, block party, and more.
  • Learn more: https://sanduskypride.com/the-movement

Delaware Pride Fest

  • When: June 4, 2022
  • Where: Boardman Arts Park, 154 W William St, Delaware, OH 43015
  • Details: This Pride fest features drag shows, a kids’ area, live performances, and more.
  • Learn more: https://www.delawareohiopride.org/

Findley Pride

Toledo Pride Festival

  • When: August 19-21, 2022
  • Where: Promenade Park, 400 Water Street, Toledo, OH 43604
  • Details: This festival features a kick-off event, parade, festival, and brunch crawl throughout the weekend. It’s the region’s largest and most recognized event for the LGBTQIA+ community.
  • Learn more: https://toledopride.com/

 

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Many Pride events in Ohio host local organizations that offer support services or connect you to the community you need. However, if you’re not ready to see someone in person or if you’d like to first research a little on your own, StarkHelpCentral.com has a variety of resources available online. Teens and young adults can find local information related to the LGBTQIA+ community and their needs. We also provide specific LGBT resources for people of color; allies, family, and friends; and those who want to focus on their mental health.

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