Stonewall Columbus Pride
The first Columbus PRIDE march in 1981 was around 200 people. Today, Stonewall Columbus Pride welcomes 700,000+ visitors to Columbus and the Central Ohio region—and volunteers make it possible.
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Why Pride volunteering matters
For more than 40 years, Stonewall Columbus has worked to uplift LGBTQ+ identities across Central Ohio.
Our annual Pride Festival & March is our largest annual fundraiser—helping secure the resources needed
to sustain programs and operations year-round.
Whether you can give two hours or two shifts, you’re helping create a Pride weekend that feels safe, welcoming, and joyful.
Volunteer roles
What to expect
Before your shift
- Sign up via Eventeny and select your preferred shifts.
- Watch for confirmation and day-of instructions by email.
- Bring a refillable water bottle and wear comfortable shoes.
Day-of basics
- Arrive early for check-in and assignment briefing.
- Wear your volunteer credentials as directed.
- If something feels unsafe or unclear, escalate to your team lead.
Key Pride dates
Early June
- June 7 — Pride Brunch (11am–1pm) • Columbus Convention Center
- June TBD — Pride Illumination & Shellabarger Award • City Hall • at dusk
- June (TBD) — Drag Race w/ Fleet Feet Runners
- June (TBD) — CLGSA Bat-N-Rouge • Dodge Park (12pm)
Pride Weekend + Family Pride
- June 19 — Pride Festival & Resource Fair • Goodale Park (4pm–10pm)
- June 20 — Pride March • Step-off at 10:30am
- June 20 — Pride Festival & Resource Fair • Goodale Park (11am–8pm)
- June TBD — Family Pride Network: Pride Storytime • Stonewall (11am–2pm)
Looking for Pride planning/committee roles? Visit
Pride Committee Volunteers.
Want to volunteer to take Pride photos?
If you have photography experience and want to help document Pride weekend, apply here:
Ready to sign up?
Choose your shifts, invite a friend, and help us build a Pride weekend that’s welcoming for everyone.
