TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Pride, the largest annual celebration for the LGBTQIA+ community, friends, families and allies in Northwest Ohio, returns to downtown Toledo for three days of events August 14-16.
The free, all-ages celebration features a 5K, parade, festival and community crawl centered around Promenade Park and Uptown Toledo.
Friday, Aug. 14 – Pride Kickoff & NiteGlo 5K
The weekend begins at Promenade Park with the Toledo Pride Kickoff from 5 to 10 p.m.
Runners and walkers can register for the NiteGlo 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., with the race beginning at 7 p.m.
The evening also includes live entertainment, drag performances, food and beverages.
Saturday, Aug. 15 – Parade & Festival
The annual Toledo Pride Parade steps off at noon, followed by the Pride Festival at Promenade Park from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Festival highlights include:
- Live entertainment on two stages
- Main stage performances throughout the day
- Drag performances
- Community organizations and vendors
- Family-friendly activities
- Official Toledo Pride merchandise
- Food and beverages
Sunday, Aug. 16 – The Big Rainbow Bar Hop
The weekend wraps up with The Big Rainbow Bar Hop from 1 to 5 p.m. in Uptown Toledo on Adams Street.
Participants can visit participating bars, restaurants, cafés, boutiques and local businesses while taking advantage of Pride-themed food and drink specials, shopping discounts and exclusive offers with a $5 Rainbow Hop wristband.
Admission to Toledo Pride events is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
Heading to Toledo Pride? Set the soundtrack for the weekend with Sweet 419 in the free Stream 419 app, available on iPhone, Android, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Enjoy the ’90s dance, pop and throwback hits many of us grew up with, perfect for the drive downtown with minimal commercial interruptions. For the latest Pride schedule, parade updates and event information, visit ToledoPride.com/.
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