Stonewall Columbus Pride
Get Here, Stay Here
Parking, transportation, and lodging tips for Pride weekend. With hundreds of thousands of people visiting downtown Columbus during Pride, plan ahead to make your experience smoother.
Parking
Recommended: ParkColumbus
The City of Columbus manages paid on-street parking in high-demand areas to support turnover and availability. Parking durations and rates vary by zone.
- Pay by phone: ParkColumbus / ParkMobile zone-based payment
- Scan / Text / Call options are available in many zones
- Pay at kiosks: enter your zone + license plate and pay by coin or card
Reserve in advance: SpotHero
Prefer to reserve a parking spot ahead of time? You can book in advance through SpotHero.
Tip: booking ahead can reduce day-of stress—especially during peak arrival windows.
Transportation
Carpool + rideshare
We strongly encourage carpooling and rideshare services during festival hours. Set up your apps in advance so you’re not troubleshooting on the curb.
Scooters + bikes
Scooter and bike availability may be limited near the festival and march route during peak hours.
Public transit
Skip parking and ride COTA. Use the Transit app to plan, track, and pay from your phone.
Lodging
Coming in from out of town—or looking to stay close to the action? These Pride lodging partners offer convenient downtown locations and special Pride experiences.
Hilton Columbus Downtown
A proud partner of Stonewall Columbus, located steps from the Pride March route and Festival & Resource Fair.
- 2025 Pride Package
- Overnight stay + breakfast buffet
- In-room Pride amenities
- Pride Party at Stories on High (June 14)
Sonesta Columbus Downtown
Centrally located downtown with a special Pride offer available throughout June.
- Overnight accommodations
- 2:00pm late checkout
- Chocolate Café welcome amenity
- Sonesta shades upon arrival
- Two breakfast cocktail vouchers
*Valid during the month of June, as offered by partner.
Looking for more options?
Explore additional hotels, neighborhoods, and visitor information through Experience Columbus.
Maps & downloads
Use these maps to plan parking and your route. (Tip: open in a new tab and save to your phone.)
Neighborhoods map
Accessibility planning?
If you’re looking for march/festival accessibility details, visit:
Accessibility @ Pride.
Need more Pride planning info?
Start at the Pride Home Page for the full weekend guide, schedules, volunteer sign-ups, and more.
