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Festival

Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival & Resource Fair

@ Goodale Park

June 13th | 4pm – 10pm
June 14th | 11am – 8pm

2025 Festival Guide and Map – Release in June

INCLUSIVE • KIND • THOUGHTFUL • RESPECTFUL • PROUD!

With over 200 nonprofit and corporate vendors, 2 performance stages (Pride Stage + Red [Space] Stage), a community wellness area, a DJ/dancing pad, and a plethora of community resources–there will be something at the festival for you!

Friday Pride Stage*

Allies & Accomplices

Amber Knicole – Host

Hosted by the dynamic Amber Knicole, known for her incredible stage presence and dedication to advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Amber will be joined by an outstanding lineup of allies and accomplices who have shown unwavering support and solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

Entertainment TBA

Saturday Pride Stage*

Live Out Loud!

Mercedez Munro & Joe Speir – Host

Join us on Saturday, June 14th, for an unforgettable celebration at the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival as we showcase an incredible lineup of all LGBTQ+ acts. Our theme for this year is “Live Out Loud!”, and we invite everyone to embrace their true selves and revel in the vibrant spirit of our community.

Entertainment TBA

 

 

*Not all entertainers are listed.

As we celebrate 44 YEARS of our community's PRIDE, please remember to stay safe!

STAY SAFE. BE ALERT.

At Stonewall Columbus, our priority is to foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and equality.

We are committed to ensuring that the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival & Resource Fair is a space free from discrimination, harassment, or violence of any kind.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity:

Stonewall Columbus does not tolerate:

  • Favoritism, hurtful language, or marginalization.
  • Discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexuality, gender identity, socio-economic status, age, ability, or any other characteristic.
  • Any form of sexism, racism, homophobia, biphobia, intersexism, transphobia, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, ableism, or other intersectional forms of discrimination.

Zero Tolerance for Harassment or Violence:

We do not tolerate verbal, physical, sexual, or other forms of harassment, abuse, or violence towards employees, visitors, guests, or partners.

Stonewall Columbus reserves the right to remove anyone who violates these guidelines from festival grounds without prior notice.


Tips for an Enjoyable Experience:

  • No outside alcohol or coolers are permitted.
  • Pace yourself and drink responsibly.
  • Stay hydrated – water stations are available throughout the festival.
  • Never leave your drink unattended.
  • Leave pets at home – the festival is not suitable for animals.
  • Help us keep our parks and community clean by using trash and recycling receptacles.
  • Park legally and follow all city regulations.
  • Be aware of your surroundings at all times.

Safety and Accessibility Tips:

  • Tag your bag with your emergency contact information (tags available at the Stonewall Tent).
  • Tag your child with an emergency contact wristband (wristbands available at the Stonewall Tent).
  • Listen to Pride Security personnel—they are here to ensure everyone’s safety.
  • Vacate the park promptly when the festival closes (Friday @ 10 PM and Saturday @ 8 PM).

Together, let’s make this Pride Festival a safe, joyful, and unforgettable celebration for all.

  • NYC Anti-Violence Project - 2023 Pride Safety Tips
  • Pride 101: The First-Timer's Guide to LGBTQ+ Pride
  • The 9 Best Things About Attending a Gay Pride Parade
  • [05/17/2024] Stonewall Columbus Pride Safety Note

 

Stonewall's Pride events help raise funding to support operations and programs; consider making an organization sustaining donation today!

Pride Champions – United in Power

A group of supporters who donate to help produce the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival & March–which annually costs over $500,000.

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Blog – The Cornerstone

  • A Clear Stand Against HB 249 May 11, 2025
  • Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Action: Stonewall Columbus 2025 Pride Brunch May 4, 2025
  • Stonewall Columbus Statement on Pride March Participation May 2, 2025
  • Honoring AANHPI Heritage Month: Visibility, Voice & Vibrance in the LGBTQ+ Movement May 1, 2025

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