Saturday, June 20, 2026
Short North (High St between Goodale & Poplar)
High St between Goodale Ave & Poplar Ave, Columbus, OH 43215Pride on High 2026 is the marquee ticketed march-viewing experience in Columbus, set along High Street between Goodale and Poplar in the Short North on Saturday June 20, with gates at 9:30 a.m. EDT. It turns the best block of the parade route into a shaded patio party across Hyde Park Steakhouse, Parlay Sporting Club and Kitchen, and El Vaquero, so you can watch the Columbus Pride March roll by in comfort. The ticket gets you premium curbside views from covered patio space, food and beverages from the host venues, and private restrooms instead of festival porta-potties. There's an hour-long live performance from the legendary Virginia West and the West Family, plus a celebrity judges' stage featuring Colleen Marshall of NBC4 and Amber Knicole of Mojoflo, with the whole thing broadcast live on NBC4. Proceeds benefit Equitas Health, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Stonewall Columbus, and Equality Ohio. Tickets go on sale Friday May 8 and close at noon EDT on Friday June 19, so buy in advance, because gate prices are higher and it sells out. General admission runs around $75, rising day-of, with reserved tables available for groups. Getting there is simple: walk or rideshare into the Short North and arrive close to the 9:30 a.m. gate time to settle in before the 10:30 a.m. march step-off. Bring sunscreen and a hat, since even shaded patios get warm in the June humidity. If you want the most comfortable, social way to take in Columbus Pride 2026's biggest day, Pride on High is the spot. Check prideonhigh.com for the latest details.
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