AKRON, Ohio – The Akron Pride Festival will return to Lock 3 in downtown Akron this month with the 5K on Aug. 22 and the Equity March and Pride Festival on Aug. 23.
Akron Pride Festival 5K
The 2025 celebration kicks off on Friday, Aug. 22 with the Akron Pride Festival 5K. The race begins at Canal Place at 6:30 p.m. before traversing Akron’s downtown and the historic Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail. The event finish line is also at Canal Place, according to the event website. Participants can…..