Stonewall Columbus Pride Returns

Get ready for the biggest LGBTQ+ celebration in Columbus — the Stonewall Pride March and Festival returns this weekend with the powerful theme “Until We’re All Free.” Mark your calendars: Friday kicks off at 4 p.m. in Goodale Park with food, 200+ vendors, and live music, while Saturday’s main event runs from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., featuring a new Wellness Area with rapid HIV testing and headliner Jordy. This 45th annual festival — which grew from 200 people in 1981 to over 700,000 attendees — is also Stonewall Columbus’ biggest fundraiser, supporting vital community programs. Don’t miss the historic march starting at the Statehouse on Saturday, or catch special events like “Pride on High” to support local nonprofits. Plus, this year’s Patron of Pride honors LuSter P Singleton, a trailblazing artist and historian whose work embodies the community’s resilience. Road closures begin Wednesday — plan ahead for downtown traffic. This is more than a party — it’s a movement for collective liberation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bfd6b4a53addf427