Staff article
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Pride in the CLE, an annual parade and festival held in downtown Cleveland by the Greater Cleveland LGBTQ+ Center, stepped off on Sat., June 7, 2025, with a morning parade followed by a festival at Public Square.
It was the 50th anniversary of the existence of the Greater Cleveland LGBT+ Center.
Thousands came out to the popular event, including the Cleveland Pride Marching Band, dignitaries, community organizations, activists, vendors, and a host of local mainstream and other media. This year's event highlighted anti-LGBTQ+ legislation coming out of Washington, D.C. under President Donald Trump.
The festivities took place from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and are part of month-long Pride activities taking place across Northeast Ohio.
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