What Time Does the Pride Parade Start in Columbus, Ohio?

The Columbus Pride Parade typically takes place on a Saturday in mid-June, with the 2024 event held on June 15. The parade steps off along High Street in the Short North and Downtown Columbus corridor, which has served as the route for decades.

Produced by Stonewall Columbus, the parade is one of the largest Pride events in the Midwest, drawing crowds that have exceeded 500,000 attendees in recent years. The parade itself is free to watch from the street. Stonewall Columbus also organizes Pride Fest, a two-day ticketed festival held at the Columbus Commons park at 160 S. High Street; admission has typically run around $10–$20 per day for adults, with pricing confirmed closer to the event date each year.

The parade generally begins late morning, often around 10:00 a.m., though the start time can shift slightly year to year. Parking along High Street is limited during the event; COTA bus service and the Short North's paid surface lots and garages near the convention center are the most practical options.

For the confirmed date and start time each year, check stonewallcolumbus.org, where registration details for parade participants are also listed.