Toledo
Pride
The Toledo Pride Festival is a large-scale, outdoor event showcasing the best local entertainment. This annual festival boasts a pride parade, food, merchandise vendors, and networking with numerous community organizations, including social groups, churches, and health and wellness groups.
Toledo Pride returns August 15–17, 2025, for its Sweet 16 celebration!
16 years of uplifting, empowering, and uniting Northwest Ohio’s LGBTQIA+ community, families, friends, and allies.
This beloved three-day event takes place in Promenade Park and throughout downtown Toledo, offering visitors an unforgettable weekend full of love, visibility, and community spirit.
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Festival Schedule
Friday night kicks things off with the festive Nite Glo 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run, followed by the official Pride Kick-Off Party featuring drag shows, live music, DJs, and food trucks—all free and open to all ages.
Saturday brings the heart of the celebration: the Toledo Pride Parade steps off at noon down Adams Street and leads into a full day of festivities at Promenade Park and Levis Square. Visitors can enjoy multiple performance stages, diverse food and drink options, a bustling vendor marketplace, dedicated family-friendly areas, and community resource booths.
Then on Sunday, close out the weekend with the Big Rainbow Bar Crawl, offering drink specials and vibrant Pride energy at participating bars and businesses across the city.
Whether you’re visiting from near or far, Toledo Pride is a welcoming, inclusive experience that showcases the city’s diversity and spirit. Come ready to celebrate, connect, and stand proud—Toledo can’t wait to welcome you.
Fun Facts About Toledo Pride
During the festival, sponsors have provided free mammograms, confidential HIV/AIDS tests, and more.
Toledo Pride welcomes over 20,00 people throughout the 3-day festival weekend to celebrate one of Toledo’s largest festivals.
An anticipated 2,500 will attend the Pride Kick-off on Friday night.
200+ organizations will gain exposure in the Toledo Pride Parade, which annually sees thousands of spectators.
Over 100 vendors and organizations set up at the festival, including nonprofit organizations, LGBTQIA+ friendly businesses, and LGBTQIA+ affirming faith-based groups.
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