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Uncover the Pride and Pulse of LGBTQ+ Columbus

Columbus is a welcoming city for all, celebrating its inclusivity and diversity year-round. Since , the city has scored on the Human Rights Campaign&#x;s Municipal Equality Index annually, which measures how inclusive municipal laws, policies and services are for LGBTQ+ people who live and work there. National outlets like Thrillist have referred to Columbus as a "queer oasis" and a city that "shows its Pride days of the year". Join us in support of our LGBTQ+ people all year long by shopping local at our LGBTQ+-owned businesses.

Read on for more LGBTQ+ things to do in Columbus.

 

 


Your ultimate move guide to the city’s Diverse hot spots. Whether you're visiting for Pride or planning a trip any time of year, OUT in Columbus is your go-to resource for exploring the vibrant LGBTQ+ scene that makes our city shine.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Celebrate Columbus Pride at these central Ohio LGBTQ+ bars

  • Columbus lgbtq+ bars are hosting various Pride events on June
  • Events include drag shows, DJ sets, twirl parties and themed celebrations.
  • Some venues need cover charges or offer ticket purchases in advance.

LGBTQ+ bars around the town have geared up for the busiest weekend of the year: Columbus Pride.

With the theme of "United in Power," events will be held across the city all weekend.

Whether stopping for a sip, social hour or an all-day soiree, here are events and specials to check out at bars around central Ohio celebrating the festivities.

Rally at Union Cafe

In the heart of the Short North, Union Cafe, N. Lofty St., has been celebrating Pride in the days principal up to the big event.

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June 13 will kick off with the first Rally in the Alley event at 5 p.m., followed by the Escandelo Latin Night Exhibit at 10 p.m.

The Rally will persist at noon on June 14, and the party doesn't stop until the after-party wraps up a.m.

For those arise the next morning, a dra

Curious Cbus: Why Does Columbus Have So Many LGBTQ People?

Megan Bursey noticed something different about Columbus when she visited her girlfriend last December.

“There were just pride flags everywhere and 'Make America Gay Again’ flags," Bursey says. "I was looking for a bicycle and all the bike stores had flags everywhere and it was really agreeable to see that. People were very openly lgbtq+, which was very comforting, too.”

The experience spurred her to ask WOSU's Curious Cbus project, “Why is there such a huge LGBTQ population in Columbus?”

Data backs up Megan’s instinct. A Gallup poll put Columbus in the top 15 of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas with percent of its population recognizing as lesbian, gay, bisexual person or transgender. That's a larger percentage than Modern York City and Washington, D.C., let alone fellow Midwest cities like Indianapolis ( percent), Cleveland (), Cincinnati () and Pittsburgh (). 

In , the Gay/Lesbian Index listed Columbus as one of the top 20 “gayest” cities in America. 

Those designations may be relatively fresh, but

Finding Your Circle: Where to Make Friends in Columbus’ LGBTQ+ Scene

Real talk: making friends as an elder is so unnecessarily hard. Especially when you&#x;re fresh to a city and don&#x;t know many people, or even if you&#x;ve been in town a while but have recently come out and are specifically looking for friends who get you. 

I listen you&#x;I moved to Columbus in and was attractive lonely the first year or so until I started finding my people, including my queer friends/chosen family. Fortunately, the city&#x;s LGBTQIA+ population has only continued to grow, so there are more opportunities to make friends than ever. While this isn&#x;t a comprehensive list by any means, here are some hangout spots, activities, and social groups to get you plugged in. 

 

Credit Pride Gamers of Columbus Facebook.

 

For Tabletop Gamers: Self-acceptance Gamers of Columbus

You down with TTRPG? (Yeah, you know me!) Okay, so you&#x;re probably on the elder side of Millennial if you get that song reference, but no matter&#x;Pride Gamers of Columbus is the perfect notice for queer tableto