FESTIVAL AND EQUITY MARCH 2026
Now, More Than Ever, We Celebrate Us
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteering gives you the opportunity to make a difference and give back to the LGBTQ and allied community. 2025 Volunteer registration opens soon
Participate
Sponsor
Sponsor
There is no better way to demonstrate your commitment to supporting the local LGBTQ+ and allied community than through sponsorship of the Akron Pride Festival! Become a valued sponsor today!
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PRIDE IN AKRON
The mission of the Akron Pride Festival is to unify and affirm the LGBTQ+ community and its allies by celebrating our diversity and promoting our likeness. We carry out this mission year-round through a variety of events and by actively supporting and giving back to our community.
AKRON PRIDE FESTIVAL 5K
The Akron Pride Festival 5K is part of the Akron Promise City Series of neighborhood runs and an official Akron Bicentennial event celebrating the city’s 200th anniversary.
Run Akron’s scenic streets and the historic Ohio & Erie Canal towpath alongside a diverse, inclusive crowd celebrating love and acceptance. Open to runners and walkers of all abilities, this event is a chance to make lasting memories and show your support for Akron’s LGBTQ+ community.
Upcoming Events
10 Year Celebration Pride Cruise
Pride Night at the Akron Rubber Ducks Baseball Game
PRIDE GUIDE
The 2025 Akron Pride Festival Guide is your go-to resource for everything related to the LGBTQ+ community and our PRIDE celebration. Inside, you’ll find event details, features on local LGBTQ+ voices, ads from supportive businesses, community news and updates, sponsor spotlights, and so much more.
Learn more about how to advertise in the 2026 Akron Pride Guide or how to submit your creative writing work for publishing consideration.
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME
