LGBTQ+ North America, USA, Ohio, Columbus
Don't be complacent about rights affecting Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (or Queer) (LGBTQ) people. Rights vary greatly by country or legal jurisdiction – encompassing everything from the legal recognition of same-sex marriage to the death penalty for homosexuality. According to Wikipedia as of July 2020, the penal codes of nine United Nations-recognised countries, Afghanistan, Brunei, Iran, Iraq, Mauritania, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, and Yemen, impose the death penalty for homosexuality.

Even if a few states still ban homosexuality in theory, almost everywhere across this huge country you will find gay oases and expressions of Pride – yes even in the more conservative states. Often it has been the courts who have taken a lead rather than politicians. It took the US Supreme Court rather than Congress to legalise same sex marriage US-wide. But the great coastal cities that we have all heard of - San Francisco, New York, Miami, Los Angeles - all in their unique way offer the European gay traveller a stunning scene and memorable holiday. Whether it’s a men only hotel in Key West or a trendy guest house in San Fran you’ll have every type of accommodation. We list over one hundred Prides across the US and these are not just the usual coastal cities. Prides and community are flourishing in the heartlands too from Little Rock, Arkansas to Cincinnati, Ohio to Chicago - see our list. This huge country has something for every LGBT traveller. Just enjoy it, but watch your waste line, the food servings are huge, too!
We have 498 LGBTQ+ Prides/Events/Festivals listing in 2025 in Usa.
States
We have 52 States in Usa.Maine (3 towns) | Maryland (1 town) | Massachusetts (5 towns) | Michigan (9 towns) | Minnesota (2 towns) | Mississippi (2 towns) | Missouri (5 towns) | Montana (1 town) |
Nebraska (2 towns) | Nevada (2 towns) | New Hampshire (1 town) | New Jersey (5 towns) | New Mexico (3 towns) | New York (13 towns) | North Carolina (6 towns) | North Dakota (1 town) |
Ohio (4 towns) | Oklahoma (1 town) | Oregon (3 towns) |
Towns
We have 4 Towns/Cities in Ohio.Countries
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Next LGBTQ+ 10 prides/events
Lebanon Pride 2025
12 July 2025 at Bicentennial Park at Mulberry Plaza
12 July 2025 at Bicentennial Park at Mulberry Plaza
Fremont Pride 2025
19 July 2025 at Walsh Park
19 July 2025 at Walsh Park
Toledo Pride 2025
15 August 2025 at Promenade Park
15 August 2025 at Promenade Park
Akron Pride Festival 2025
23 August 2025 at Lock 3 Park
23 August 2025 at Lock 3 Park
Ashtabula Pride 2026
20 June 2026 at Walnut Beach
20 June 2026 at Walnut Beach
Venues
LGBTQ+ Venues in Columbus
AWOL in Columbus, Ohio is one of Central Ohio's Longest Operating Gay Bars!! We have Terrific Events and Fantastic Cocktails to keep you feeling great!!
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Axis is Columbus’ largest LGBT dance club with a modern patio, cabaret featuring all-male revues, the best in drag entertainment and two levels of viewing space over the dance floor. Axis has been [...]
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Columbus, Ohio's ONLY Gay Irish Pub!! Enjoy the laid back atmosphere and Irish Flair this Friendly Columbus Destination provides! Featuring good times, good people and an extensive array of Craft [...]
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Club Diversity has become known as the best Martini and piano bar in Columbus! Proud to attract diverse musicians nationwide, performing styles range from indie contemporary to classic jazz… and just [...]
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Southbend Tavern, your favourite corner bar! Southbend Tavern is basically a gay bar, but we accept any and all walks of life, no matter your sexual orientation. Southbend Tavern have Drag Shows, [...]
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Tremont is a friendly neighbourhood bar that has been gay owned and operated since 1987 and caters to all LGBT communities and their friends.
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Featuring Columbus' best patio, Union Cafe features modern American cuisine from Chef Ben and Sous Chef Glenn. Treat yourself to popularly priced dishes with excellent portions. Union Cafe is also [...]
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