Event Dates
From: Friday, June 6, 2025
To: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Cleveland Pride in the CLE 2025
Pride in the CLE celebration kicks off Pride Month in Cleveland, Ohio, complete with a colorful parade, after parties and pride festival.
Cleveland Pride, Ohio Pride in the CLE 2025
Pride in the CLE celebration kicks off Pride Month in Cleveland, Ohio, complete with a colorful parade, after parties and pride festival.
- Visiting for Pride? Stay in the Downtown Cleveland area, close to all the celebrations. The Drury Plaza Hotel is rated “Fabulous” by guests and features spacious rooms and delicious breakfast options.
Gay Cleveland
- Next Edition: Friday June 6th – Sunday June 8th, 2025 – with most events held on Saturday June 7th.
- Life is good and the people are welcoming in gay Cleveland, a cosmopolitan city on “America’s North Coast” on Lake Erie.
- The city has a vibrant gay scene and has seen pride grow to become one of the largest events held during the Summer Season.
The Pride Kick off Party
- Awaiting dates – The official free Pride in the CLE kickoff party runs from 7pm until midnight, and features live music, food and drinks, not to mention performances by local well known drag queens. Venue to be confirmed – previously in East Bank.
The Main Parade
- Saturday, June 7th, 2025 – From 11:00am – The Cleveland Pride parade leaves at 11 am. Staging for the march will begin at 10AM in Public Square.
- The march will begin at Public Square and flow again through the streets down towards the Malls where the festival will take place. The Route for Pride is just at 1 mile long and lasts 20-25 minutes.
- More than 3,000 marchers take part in the parade each year with many more thousands watching along the parade route and joining the after-party.
- The march will begin at Public Square and flow again through the streets down towards the Malls where the festival will take place.
- Stay close to the parade and afterparty at the Roost Cleveland, a condo hotel rated “Wonderful” by guests, featuring spacious suites with high-end amenities and great location.
The Pride Festival
- Saturday, June 7th 2025 – From 11:00am to 6:00pm – Following the parade expect performances from local DJs and international acts, drag stars and performers.
- The party continues until 6pm. The Pride After Party – the official parade after party starts at 7 p.m. Venues to be confirmed.
- Enjoy a boutique-stay at the Kimpton Schofield, located in one of Cleveland’s best-known historical buildings featuring designer rooms and serving high-rated breakfasts.
Sunday
- Awaiting confirmation Leather Stallion Saloon on 2205 St. Clair Avenue, typically hosts a a Pride-themed party on Sunday,
- The soiree runs 4-9 p.m. at the bar, which has been a mainstay in Cleveland’s gay scene since 1970. It also dovetails with the Leather Stallion’s popular Sunday patio party.
Gay Cleveland
- Most of the city’s major sights can be reached via the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority’s three light-rail lines or via Cleveland buses.
- Gay nightlife in the city is found within a few blocks of Detroit Avenue a long strip running parallel to, and close by Lake Erie.
- At the far end is Lakewood, with the Beck Center for the Arts, many stores, cafes and restaurants.
- Cleveland is known for its world-class arts scene. The city can boast a sprawling theater district, a ballet company, and one of America’s Big Five symphony orchestras.
- Other notable gay districts can be found to the east of downtown, out on St Clair, and on Hamilton Avenue, where Flex, a massive men’s bathhouse, accommodations and nightclub complex, has transformed the old Greyhound Bus terminal building into a gay hot spot.
Popular Gay Bars
- Vibe Bar and Patio – On Lorain Ave around West 117th Street – Cozy, contemporary gay bar with a brick-walled patio & pool table, plus happy hour & theme nights.
- Twist – On Clifton Boulevard. Social Club is a neighborhood bar and night club, servingin delicious food and hosting live shows, theme nights and DJs.
- The Hawk – Detroit Ave. The Hawk has been slinging drinks since 1933 and has become a premier gay bar in Cleveland. Enjoy the pool table, fully stocked jukebox, and a patio during
- Leather Stallion – Longest running bars in Sitges with a very popular Summer patio and host of the GLow Party, Gear nights and the Smut Show with Cleveland’s most popular drag acts.
Recommended Hotels in Cleveland
The following hotels are close to Cleveland’s top attractions and a short ride from the major pride events:
The Westin, Hilton Cleveland, Drury Plaza Hotel, Hampton Inn
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100 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. All units include a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area.
777 Saint Clair Avenue Northeast, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Each room at the hotel provides a flat-screen cable TV and refrigerator. Complete with a bath or shower, private bathrooms also include a hairdryer and free toiletries. A seating area and iPod dock are also provided in every room.
1460 E 9th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Guests at the city centre Cleveland Hampton Inn can enjoy a restful night’s sleep on the hotel’s signature Cloud Nine beds. The hotel also provides a free hot breakfast as well as free wireless internet access.
1380 E 6th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, hot tub and 24-hour fitness centre at the hotel. Complimentary hot breakfast and afternoon popcorn and soda are offered daily. On-site guest laundry and a guest pantry are also available
Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a microwave.
4300 Apple Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113
The apartment has 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Private parking available on site and free WiFi
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
The air-conditioned units come with a kitchen that includes a microwave, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and a living room with a flat-screen TV. A fridge and coffee machine are also featured. Free WiFi.
15625 Delaware Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower.
5801 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Mixed gay friendly
The Happy Dog is a neighborhood corner bar in the best sense of the term. We've got hot dogs and beer, and lots of live music, from rock and country to punk and polka.
The bartenders are friendly and the bar itself is open and inviting - a racetrack oval wood bar, with plenty of old chrome barstools. It's not retro because it's pretty much unchanged from the time the Socotch family built the place back in the late 40's.
4693 State Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109, United States
Shade Nightclub is a friendly neighborhood bar that caters to LGBT+
11217 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
A down to earth gay bar located in Clevelands eclectic Cudell neighborhood.
Featuring a pool table, internet jukebox, TVs, gaming machines, free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a smoking area on the patio.'
The Hawk is a great place to relax and have fun with friends or meet new people
9208 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, United States
Lively neighborhood gay bar with a casual vibe offering happy hour, karaoke & weekend drag shows.
11633 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44102
Twist Social Club is a neighborhood bar and night club focused on serving the LGBT community of greater Cleveland.
We have a robust entertainment schedule including monthly theme parties and Cleveland's best DJ's. In addition each day of the week has it own unique activity or theme from Trivia Tuesday to Karaoke or FreePlay on our video JukeBox.
11633 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44111
Vibe Gay Bar & Patio has a great crowd. Friendly staff great drinks and prices with a large outdoor patio for you to relax.
With regular events, like Djs and Shows
2205 Saint Clair Avenue Northeast, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
The Leather Stallion Saloon is Cleveland’s premier Bear & Leather bar. Established in 1970, it is one of the oldest running leather bars in the Midwest.
Rich in tradition as the “home bar” for the Leather Community, a fun neighborhood bar where everyone is welcomed – in or out of leather!
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The Westin Cleveland
4 Star – Central Location
- 4 Star – iPod Dock in Every Room
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, refrigerator
- Central location with rooms featuring flat-screen cable TV, refrigerators, & iPod docks.
Hilton Cleveland
4 Star, Luxury
- 4 Star, Essential Business Amenities
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Desk, private bathroom, wardrobe
- Ideal for business travelers with desks in rooms, private bathrooms, & a buffet breakfast area.
Drury Plaza Hotel
3 Star – Great Amenities
- 3 Star – Indoor Pool and Hot Tub
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Pool, hot tub, fitness center
- Offers an indoor pool, hot tub, 24-hour fitness center, & complimentary hot breakfast.
Hampton Inn Cleveland
3 Star – Perfect Location
- 3 Star – Signature Cloud Nine Beds
- A short taxi ride to the gay bars
- Cloud Nine beds, free WiFi
- Perfect for a comfortable stay with signature Cloud Nine beds, free hot breakfast, & wireless internet.
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