Lgbtq festivals

Note: Traveling as an LGBTQ+ person always carries a certain degree of risk. It is our actual world as we navigate a society with 60+ countries criminalizing our relationships and a rise in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation around the planet. We encourage our traveling collective to understand the laws and cultural challenges they may face in any destination they choose to visit for Pride and beyond. Don't be afraid of the world, but always research information specific to your travels. Enjoy Pride, be observant, and look out for each other! 


The LGBTQ+ rights movement has made tremendous strides over the past few decades and much of the progress in awareness is thanks in part to gay pride parades and marches that have taken place in cities around the world.

The global landscape for LGBTQ+ rights, protections and acceptance varies tremendously by location, with some destinations attracting millions of visitors to their events like Madrid Gay Lgbtq+ fest, Sao Paulo Gay Pride or San Francisco Gay Pride, while more than 70 other countries have laws that allow discrimin

Pride Events in Ohio

Stark Pride Festival

Local annual festival.

Akron Pride Festival

Promoting acceptance of all individuals by defending human equity. Detect a list of events and fundraisers and learn how to get deeply interested on their website.

Cincinnati Pride 

Celebrating and accepting all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Find a list of Identity festival Week events and volunteer opportunities on their website.

Pride in the CLE

Bringing knowledge, education and information of the Gay community to the general public in order to remove prejudice and discrimination in Cleveland. Acquire about their pride and festival on the LGBT Society Center of Greater Cleveland’s website.

Columbus Pride

Festival, events and march to celebrate Homosexual pride in Columbus. Find more data on the events hosted by Stonewall Columbus on their website.

Mansfield Pride 

Parade and festival to elevate awareness for Queer issues. Find event details and acquire more about the Mansfield Gay Parade Association on their website.

Sandusky Pride 

Supporting the LGBTQ

LGBTQ+ Meetings and Events

Fostering a community of belonging

Everyone&#x;s welcome in Cincy. With a diverse community made up of friendly residents, Cincy is fostering an environment where everyone feels included. Looking for a stage where all voices can be heard?  Cincy is your next meeting place for your LGBTQ+ event.  

Entertainment & Events:

We plan on keeping you entertained in Cincinnati. Check out some of our LGBT business and events below. For even more, check out the EVENTS page.

   

LGBTQ+ People Protection:

  •  Cincinnati received a flawless score on the HRC Municipal Equality Index.
  • Cincinnati resident, JIM OBERGEFELL, made history in his fight to have his marriage established after his husband's death. Here is what Jim Obergefell has to utter about Cincinnati.

  • Cincinnati was the first city outside of Washington D.C. to prohibit conversion therapy.

  • Cincinnati prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in areas of employment, housing, and general accommodations.

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    LGBTQ+ Festivals & Events

    Attending an LGBTQ+ festival or event is a great way to celebrate as a community even outside of pride season. Whether it's music, art, food, sports or dance as the theme, our voice and presence as an Gay community is stronger when we come together.

    What Thoughtful of LGBTQ+ Events Will I Find Here?

    We compiled a global calendar of festivals and events around the world that include an LGBTQ+ theme but are not specifically event events. Since pride events are so common and numerous, we've created a completely separate calendar including hundreds of events around the world&#x;click here to view our Gay Event Calendar. The events on this list include a variety of festivals, gatherings or events with distinct themes ranging from harmony, art, food, sports, boogie, advocacy, comedy and more. While each event may be different, the ordinary thread that binds all these together events is the celebration within the LGBTQ+ community.

    How to Apply This List

    We have published this calendar to report the LGBTQ+ community of important festivals and events global