Pride Month has arrived. Here is a guide to suburban celebrations in central Ohio
However, with its 2025 theme, "United in Power," the city of Columbus isn't the only community holding LGBTQ+ events in June in central Ohio.
Although Columbus Pride is scheduled for June 13-14, many suburbs in central Ohio have pride celebrations planned throughout the month.
Whether you're looking for a smaller gathering or trying to support a distinct neighborhood, here's the official guide to suburban pride events in central Ohio.
Worthington
June 1: Kicking off the month, Worthington Pride will be holding its largest pride celebration yet in Old Worthington from 1 to 5 p.m. at its first Sunday Funday event of the year.
The fifth-annual event will have booths for LGBTQ+ organizations, hands-on activities and crafts and local shopping specials. Columbus Pride Bands will be onsite from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Delaware
June 7: Delaware Ohio Pride Festival will take over Boardman Arts Park, located at 154 W. William St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Along with food trucks and 80 different vendors, the festival features entertainment options, including drag shows, performances and a magician, Magic Nate, crafts and more.
Hilliard
June 7: Station Park, located at 4021 Main St. in Old Hilliard, will host the fifth-annual Hilliard Pride from noon to 3 p.m.
The community is invited to support Old Hilliard businesses, listen to live music from SESSION FIVE and learn about central Ohio LGBTQ+ organizations. Shirts will be for sale to benefit Rainbow Hilliard.
Westerville
June 7: Westerville Queer Collective will hold the fifth-annual Westerville Pride Festival from 5 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Birdie Books, 74 N. State St.
Upper Arlington
June 8: Rainbow UA Pride will be held at Amelita Mirolo Barn, 4395 Carriage Hill Lane, from 4 to 7 p.m. The event will feature live music, a guest speaker and a best-dressed pet contest.
Marysville
June 14: Hosted by the Union County Rainbow Coalition, the fifth-annual Marysville Pride Fest will be held at the Memorial Health Pavilion, 125 E. Sixth St., from 3 to 9 p.m.
With live music, food trucks, vendors and drag artists, the event invites guests to get their photos taken on the red carpet.
Grove City
The event will include live music from the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus, SESSION FIVE and DJ Tony C. Additionally, festivalgoers can check out a resource fair, get their faces painted and enjoy food trucks.
Gahanna
June 26: Held at Headley Park, 1031 Challis Springs Drive in New Albany, Gahanna Pride will include a bounce house, face painting, food trucks and local vendors from 5 to 8 p.m.
Live performances, including drag artists and a guest DJ, will be held throughout the evening.
Sunbury
June 28: Sunbury will host its second-annual pride event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sunbury Square, 51 E. Cherry St.
Organizers are asking interested attendees to notify them through the Facebook event page ahead of time in order to get an estimate of the number of guests.
Granville
Reynoldsburg
The event will feature music, food trucks, vendors, community groups and a pet parade.
See something missing? Email reporter Sophia Veneziano to add to this list.
(This story was updated to add new information.)
Sophia Veneziano is a Columbus Dispatch reporter supported by the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation. She may be reached at [email protected]. The Dispatch retains full editorial independence for all content.
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