Cleveland gay pride parade
Pride
A message from Mayor Kahlil Seren
The city of Cleveland Heights will be closed on June 20th, 2022, in observance of Freedom Day. This year, I introduced and Town Council passed an amendment of our wage and salary ordinance making Juneteenth an official holiday in Cleveland Heights.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, is celebrated every year on June 19th, the anniversary of the news of emancipation reaching the last enslaved people of African decent in this land. My ancestors and my wife’s ancestors were slaves. Growing up, I was immersed in a cultural richness that honored them and carried on their traditions. I played African drums and performed at Karamu House, the oldest producing African American Theatre in the nation. The food we ate, the clothing we wore helped me stay connected to an identity that slavery often ripped away.
Having been educated about my family’s history in this nation and staying very alert that the struggles are not over is a part of my reflection during the month of June. While I am fortunate to have crucial close family connections to the LGBTQ community, June also includes celebrating my Blackn
City of Cleveland Announces Road Closures and Parking for Identity festival in the CLE
Friday, June 6, 2025 — Cleveland — The Urban area of Cleveland is proud to observe the 10th Celebration in the CLE on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Organized by the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland and held in downtown Cleveland, Pride in the CLE features a march followed by an all-day festival celebrating the city’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. The pride and festival are FREE and reveal to all.
The Metropolis of Cleveland announced road closures and parking information for Pride in the CLE. Information is subject to transform based on real-time information as vehicular and pedestrian traffic evolves. All closure times are approximate and can be adjusted as needed by the Cleveland Division of Police Bureau of Traffic. All decisions are made with universal safety top of mind. As always, exercise caution, and if you notice something, please utter something. For emergencies, call 911. The Cleveland Police non-emergency number is 216-621-1234.
Event Information
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Road Closures
The following streets will close on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from approximately 10:00 a.m. to Pride in the CLE photos: Celebrating social equality, acceptance, and respect for all
Pride
🎉 Saturday, June 28 | 12–4 PM at Cain Park + 6–10 PM in the Cedar Lee DORA
At Cain Park, from noon to 4 PM, the Alma Theater stage will feature performers, activities, speakers, a resource fair, food vendors, and space for our LGBTQI brothers and sisters to express and connect.
Daytime performers include:
The Pride afterparty kicks off at 6 PM in the Cedar-Lee District, where the street will be closed to car traffic for a full-on road festival with a drag revue, DJ, vendors, resource unbiased, and open mic performanc