COLUMBUS, OH (May 2025) — Stonewall Columbus is proud to host their annual Pride Brunch—a cornerstone celebration of Pride Month in Central Ohio—on June 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This year’s Pride theme, “United in Power,” highlights the strength and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community when we come together across differences and shared purpose.
The 2025 Stonewall Columbus Pride Brunch will feature a program of speakers, community honors, and performances that celebrate the resilience, legacy, and future of LGBTQ+ advocacy in Columbus.
Hosted by Joe Speir of NBC4 and Taylor Bruck of Spectrum News 1 , this signature Pride Month event is expected to welcome nearly 400 community members, leaders, and allies.
“This year’s theme, United in Power, is a reminder that our community’s strength comes from solidarity, from honoring our intersections, and from standing unapologetically in our truth,” said Densil Porteous, Executive Director of Stonewall Columbus.
Event Highlights Include:
Speakers:
- Damika Withers, MPA, Chief Economic Equity & Inclusion Officer, Franklin County
- Shannon Hardin, President, Columbus City Council
- Densil Porteous, Executive Director, Stonewall Columbus
Special Guest Appearances by past Patrons of Pride:
- Anisa Love/Corey Williams (2021)
- Caleb Mikayla Goins Robinson (2023)
- Zhané Dawlingz (2024)
2025 Honoree Recognitions:
- Patron of Pride: Chris Equizi/Virginia West
- Leader of Pride: Slammers Bar
- Central Ohio Ally of the Year – Business: Short North Alliance
- Central Ohio Ally of the Year – Community: Rick Colby
- Cornerstone Honorees: Sue White & Anne Casto
- Additional award honorees to be announced at the event.
Tickets are available now via Eventbrite. Proceeds from the Pride Brunch help fund year-round programming and advocacy efforts that uplift and empower LGBTQ+ individuals across Central Ohio.
Stonewall Columbus invites the LGBTQ+ affirming public to attend this joyful and impactful gathering—a celebration of history, community, and the ongoing fight for equity. Together, we are united in power.
About Stonewall Columbus
Stonewall Columbus is Central Ohio’s leading LGBTQ+ community center, advocating for visibility, inclusion, and connection for over four decades. With a mission to uplift the LGBTQ+ community so that all are seen and thriving, Stonewall Columbus provides year-round programs, services, and advocacy efforts for tens of thousands of individuals across the region.
