Stonewall Columbus Pride: Road Closures for Festival and March

Several roads in downtown Columbus will close from June 17 through June 22 for Stonewall Columbus Pride festivities, according to city officials. Closures affect areas around Goodale Park and the route from downtown to the Short North, with hundreds of thousands of attendees expected, according to Stonewall Columbus.

Which roads are closed for the Columbus Pride Festival?

The Columbus Department of Public Service spokesperson Debbie Briner stated that several closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. between June 17 and June 22. These include Park Street from Buttles Avenue to Swan Street and Goodale Street from High Street to Dennison Avenue.

Additional daily closures occur at Milay Alley, from The Joseph loading dock to Park Street, and Poplar Street, from the Park Royal parking lot to Park Street.

Two roads follow different schedules. Russell Street, from The Joseph parking garage entry to Park Street, closes from midnight June 17 until midnight June 22. Dennison Avenue, from Buttles Avenue to Goodale Street, will close from 6 a.m. June 19 until 6 p.m. June 21.

Did You Know? Stonewall Columbus expects hundreds of thousands of people to attend the Pride festivities.

How will the Pride March affect downtown traffic?

The Pride March on June 20 will trigger specific road closures to accommodate participants. High Street to Rich Street will close from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day for the staging area, according to Briner.

Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade 2018

City officials also expect rolling road closures as the march progresses from Downtown to Buttles Avenue in the Short North. The march is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m. June 20 at the intersection of Broad and High streets.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the combination of fixed closures for setup and rolling closures for the march creates a complex traffic environment. This likely necessitates significant route adjustments for any commuters moving between the downtown core and the Short North district.

What is the Stonewall Columbus Pride schedule?

The Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Resource Fair takes place at Goodale Park. It runs from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 19 and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 20.

Drivers may face continued delays through June 22 as closures remain in place for festival logistics. City officials indicate that downtown drivers may have to adjust their routes throughout the weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Pride March begin?
The march starts at 10:30 a.m. June 20 at the intersection of Broad and High streets.

Where is the Pride Festival held?
The festival and Resource Fair are located at Goodale Park.

Which road is closed for the longest duration?
Russell Street, from The Joseph parking garage entry to Park Street, is closed from midnight June 17 to midnight June 22.

How do you usually plan your routes around major downtown events?