Sunday, June 7, 2026
South Side (Parsons Ave)
685 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43206South Side Pride 2026 brings a grassroots, community-rooted Pride celebration to Columbus's south side on Sunday June 7 from noon to 6 p.m. along Parsons Avenue. While the headline festival fills Goodale Park later in the month, this neighborhood gathering offers a more intimate, local take on Pride, centering the residents, small businesses, and LGBTQ+ community of one of Columbus's most diverse and historic corridors. Expect a welcoming afternoon of music, food, vendors, and community connection in a part of the city that doesn't always get the Pride spotlight. It's the kind of event where you'll meet neighbors, support local and LGBTQ+ owned businesses, and feel the genuine, homegrown spirit of Pride away from the bigger crowds. Family-friendly and free to attend, South Side Pride is a great way to start Pride Month with a strong sense of place and community. The celebration centers on the 600 block of Parsons Avenue around 685 Parsons Ave, just south of downtown and German Village, a short rideshare from the Short North or a quick drive with street and lot parking nearby. The event is free and open to all, so bring the family, some cash for vendors and food, and sunscreen for the early-June afternoon. As an early entry on the Columbus Pride 2026 calendar, South Side Pride is a warm, community-first way to kick off the season and celebrate the LGBTQ+ life that thrives in every Columbus neighborhood, not just the Short North. Check local Pride listings for the latest 2026 details.
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