When Is the Pride Parade in Columbus, Ohio?

It happens each June. The parade, officially the Stonewall Columbus Pride March, is held on the Saturday of Pride weekend in downtown Columbus. The exact date and start time change each year, so check the event organizer’s official schedule close to June.

The march is the centerpiece of the city’s multi-day Pride festival and resource fair that runs during national Pride Month. In recent years the festival has spanned Friday and Saturday, with the march stepping off late morning on Saturday and drawing very large crowds. If you’re searching for the “Columbus Pride parade date,” this is the pattern to expect.

Road closures and transit detours are put in place along the route during the march. If you plan to participate, group registration and lineup details are posted well ahead of June, and spots can fill up quickly.

For this year’s exact parade date and step-off time, look up the event organizer’s current schedule or the city’s latest event and road-closure notices.

Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team