CLEVELAND (WJW) — The 11th annual Pride in the CLE returns to downtown Cleveland Saturday – rain or shine, organizers said – as Pride Month celebrations take place across the country in June.
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Billed as Northeast Ohio’s largest LGBTQ celebration, the event is expected to bring together thousands of LGBTQ community members along with allies, families, organizations and supporters.
“This year’s Pride builds on incredible momentum. In 2025, Pride in the CLE® experienced its largest event to date, welcoming more than 40,000 attendees and marking a 60% increase in attendance over the previous year,” organizers said via a press release.
The events started at 11 a.m. Saturday with the annual march through downtown. Additional events run through 6 p.m. across Malls B and C where attendees can enjoy live entertainment, resources, food trucks, vendors, a youth and family zone and more.
“Pride in the CLE® remains free and open to the public, reflecting LGBT Center Cleveland’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Community support through sponsorships, donations, volunteerism, and participation helps make that possible. Proceeds from Pride help fund not only the event itself but also LGBT Center Cleveland’s year-round programming, including youth services, health and wellness initiatives, advocacy efforts, senior programming, and vital Trans support services.”
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