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Friday, June 16, 4-10pm; Saturday, June 17, 11am-8pm; Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.

Inclusive • Kind • Thoughtful • Respectful • Proud!

With over 200 nonprofit and corporate vendors, two performance stages (Pride Stage and Red [Space] Stage), a community wellness area, a DJ/dancing pad, and a plethora of community resources — there will be something at the festival for you!

As we celebrate 42 years of our community’s pride, please remember to stay safe!

Stay safe. Be alert.

Text Pride23PS to 888777 to receive updates/critical notifications from Columbus Public Safety during the festival and march.

Stonewall Columbus aims to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone is treated with respect and equality.

The Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival does not tolerate any form of favoritism, hurtful language, discrimination, abuse, marginalization, and insulting behavior on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, background, skin color, religious belief, sexuality, gender identity, socio-economic status, caste, difference in ability, or age. Stonewall Columbus does not accept sexism, racism, colorism, homophobia, biphobia, inter-phobia, and transphobia or hostility, anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, fascism, age discrimination, and ableism, as well as other and/or intersectional forms of discrimination.

In addition, Stonewall Columbus does not tolerate any acts of violence, abuse, or harassment of any verbal, physical, sexual, or other kind towards our employees, visitors, guests, and partners. Stonewall Columbus reserves the right to deny access to the festival, its facilities, events, and venues without prior notice to anyone who violates these expectations of engagement.

Tips for an enjoyable experience:

Outside alcohol and coolers are not permitted

• Pace yourself

• Stay hydrated

• Do not leave your drink unattended

• Leave your pets at home

• Keep the park and community clean

• Use the trash and recycling receptacles

• Park legally

• Be aware of your surroundings at all times

• Tag your bag with your emergency contact information (bag tags will be available at the Stonewall tent)

• Tag your child with an emergency contact wristband (wristbands will be available at the Stonewall tent)

• Listen to pride security; they are there to keep us all safe

• Vacate the parks when the festival closes (Friday at 10pm and Saturday at 8pm)

Stay safe. Be alert.

Text Pride23PS to 888777 to receive updates/critical notifications from Columbus Public Safety during the festival and march.

Hosted by Stonewall Columbus.

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Friday, June 16, 2023 - 4:00pm

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