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2023 Festival

Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival

@ Goodale Park

June 16th | 4pm – 10pm
June 17th | 11am – 8pm

2023 Festival Guide and Map

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 Entertainers*

Amber Knicole  – Host

Vesperteen

Saturday Pride Stage Entertainers*

Tunde Olaniran

Mariah Counts

Siena Liggins

Saturday Pride Stage Host(s)*

Alli Bellairs – Host

Austin – Co-Host

*Not all entertainers are listed.

As we celebrate 42 YEARS of our community’s PRIDE, please remember to stay safe!

STAY SAFE. BE ALERT.
Text Pride23PS to 888777 to receive updates/critical notifications from Columbus Public Safety during the festival and march.

Stonewall Columbus aims to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone is treated with respect and equality.

The Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival does not tolerate any form of favoritism, hurtful language, discrimination, abuse, marginalization and insulting behavior on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, background, skin color, religious belief, sexuality, gender identity, socio-economic status, caste, difference in ability or age. Stonewall Columbus does not accept sexism, racism, colorism, homophobia, biphobia, inter-phobia and transphobia or hostility, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, fascism, age discrimination, ableism as well as other and/or intersectional forms of discrimination.

In addition, Stonewall Columbus does not tolerate any acts of violence, abuse or harassment of any verbal, physical, sexual or other kind towards our employees, visitors, guests and partners. Stonewall Columbus reserves the right to deny access to the festival, its facilities, events and venues without prior notice to anyone who violates these expectations of engagement.

Tips for an enjoyable experience:

  • OUTSIDE ALCOHOL AND COOLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED
  • PACE YOURSELF
  • STAY HYDRATED
  • DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DRINK UNATTENDED
  • LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME
  • KEEP THE PARK AND COMMUNITY CLEAN
    • USE THE TRASH AND RECYCLING RECEPTACLES
  • PARK LEGALLY
  • BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AT ALL TIMES
  • TAG YOUR BAG WITH YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (Bag Tags available at the Stonewall Tent)
  • TAG YOUR CHILD WITH AN EMERGENCY CONTACT WRISTBAND (Wristbands available at the Stonewall Tent)
  • LISTEN TO PRIDE SECURITY – THEY ARE THERE TO KEEP US ALL SAFE
  • VACATE THE PARKS WHEN THE FESTIVAL CLOSES (Friday @ 10pm and Saturday at 8pm)

STAY SAFE. BE ALERT.
Text Pride23PS to 888777 to receive updates/critical notifications from Columbus Public Safety during the festival and march.

  • 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
  • [05/30/2023] 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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