Toledo Pride

2019 Toledo Pride - Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl
2019-08-18 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | OH
BECOME A SPONSORVOLUNTEERThe Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl is from 2pm-5pm. There is a one-time fee of $5 for a wristband, which gets you food at each of the participating bars.
Each bar/restaurant has a special drinks and dish with a rainbow color theme.
Bar’s on Adams Street included are Wesley’s, Georgijz, Manhattans, The Attic, and Ottawa Tavern.
A kids area will be new from 2pm-5pm, on the corner of Adams Street and 13th Street.
Wristbands can be purchased at any of the participating locations.

2019 - Toledo Pride Main Event
2019-08-17 13:00 - 23:00 | Promenade Park, 400 Water St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
BECOME A SPONSORVOLUNTEERToledo Pride will be held at Promenade Park.
Please keep in mind that there may be other events in downtown Toledo (Mud Hens baseball, events at the Huntington Arena, etc.) that could effect parking downtown, and rates will vary with individual parking locations.
Saturday, August 17
Schedule (***subject to change without notice***)
Noon-3:30pm
Emma Lee
Tribal Spice
Sassy Stonehart
Distant Cousinz
King Q
Flex and Flo
Glass City Groove
Ricky Ja Monet
DJ Savanna
3:30pm-7pm
Gizelle DeVeaux Stonehart (Giselle Knowles)
Jay Daniels
Picking Kelly
Alexis Sinclair
TailerMade
Skittlebots
Holly Wood
Dottie Monroe
Flex Blast
Porsha Armani
Noctis Case
Amelia Airharts and Arctic Clam
7pm-11pm
Vivian Vendetta
Joey Night
Ericka Sanchez
DJ Savanna
Devon Ayers
Angel Tipping
Santana Romero
Brook Lockhart
Justin Case
Nosy Neighbors
Deja
Bois with Outskirts
Willow Skyhart
Chance Chavez
London Asia
Sevie Phoenix
Aluma Naughty
Amber Stone
Farrah CT
Whisper Disco

2019 Toledo Pride - Pride Parade
2019-08-17 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
BECOME A SPONSORVOLUNTEERSaturday, August 17 at 12:00pm
Join Toledo Pride in 2019 as we line Adams street in Downtown Toledo once again to show our support for the area LGBTQIA+ community. We are thrilled to bring an event like this to life with the help of our community! Last year, over 50 local businesses, community organizations and religious organizations participated in the Toledo Pride Parade with thousands of excited, supportive spectators lining the streets of Downtown Toledo
This year’s Toledo Pride Parade route:

Important Notes:

Check in @ the parking lot on the corner of Warren St. and Adams St.
Must enter at 21st & Adams Street
All participants must check in by 11am.
Online Registration Below

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2019 Toledo Pride Parade. Please see the attached information for floats, vehicles, and walking groups. Information regarding the 2019 Toledo Pride Parade route and setup will be posted on the website at www.toledopride.com.
PARADE REGISTRATION:
Parade PDF form.
We are continuing the tradition of the coveted trophy known as “The Pride Cup”. Each float, vehicle, or walking group has a chance to win. The winner will receive this years trophy & they will take possession of this beautiful oddity. The winner shall be dubbed by the Toledo Pride Glitter Squad. May the sparkle inspire you!

In past years Toledo Pride Parade participants included:

92.5 KISS-FM
AIDS Resource Center Ohio (ARC Ohio)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Birds Eye View Circus
Bretz Bar
Collingwood Arts Center
Equality Toledo
Equality Ohio
Fifth Third Bank
Glass City Rollers
The Head Shed
Holiday With Heart
Huntington Bank
Jimmy Johns
Kabloom Flowers and Gifts
Legends/MOJO
Loonar Station
Lucas Co. Human Trafficking Coalition
Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Mercy College GSA
Miller Lite
Outlook Magazine
Owens Corning
Owens Community College GSA
PFLAG Toledo
Pita Pit
Promedica
R House Bar
Rainbow Area Youth
Spectrum UT
Sylvania United Church of Christ
TARTA
Toledo Free Press
Toledo MPowerment
Toledo Reign Football
Toledo Rowing Club
T-Town Tassels
University of Findlay GSA
The Village Church
Yark Fiat
…and more!!!

2019 - You Will Do Better In Drag
2019-08-16 18:00 - 23:00 | Promenade Park, 400 Water St, Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
BECOME A SPONSORVOLUNTEERYou Will Do Better In DRAG will be held at Promenade Park.
Please keep in mind that there may be other events in Downtown Toledo (Mud Hens baseball, events at the Huntington Arena, etc.) that could effect parking downtown, and rates will vary with individual parking locations.

All donations received will benefit Northwest Ohio Community Shares, supporting over 20 non-profit organizations in the area.

Friday, August 16
Schedule (***subject to change without notice***)
FRIDAY:
6-7
DJ Dance Party
7-9:30
Enya Bestla and Aster*Risk
Foxxi A Roxx
We R Hipp Hop
DJ
Sam Tolson
Deja/Eric
Carmen Miller
9:30-11
Amber Stone
Wilow Skyhart
Erika Sanchez
Brook Lockhart
Klashing Black
Porce Lynn Knights (Porcelain Knights)
Giselle Knowles
Bitch Thunder
Deja/Eric
Deja
Aluma Naughty
Stevie Phoenix
London Asia

2019 Toledo Pride Swag Design Contest
2019-06-30 | OH
Call LGBTQ+ Artists!!
Toledo PRIDE wants new SWAG and we NEED your Help!
Submit a creative design that represents the LGBTQ+ community in Toledo, “Toledo Pride” The winning Swag designs will be used on our official Toledo Pride.
Eligibility
Open to all artists ages 18 or older.
Dates & Deadlines
Submission Deadline: Sunday June 30th, 2019
Winners announced:
August 1st, 2019 via Facebook
Judging
Designs will be judged by our Marketing committee based on:

Overall design
Creative use of theme
General appeal

Awards
Winning designers will receive $100 Toledo Pride bucks plus social media recognition and will be highlighted on our website and social media.
Official Rules
By submitting an entry, the artist agrees to all Official Rules outlined herein.
Design must be the original work of the entrant.
Design should be submitted to marketing.toledopride@gmail.com as a PDF, Vector or picture file and include your name, email address and phone number. The artist must keep a copy of his or her original design until results are announced. Design should integrate elements that represent the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community.
Toledo Pride is committed to the elimination of discrimination based on gender, family or marital status, race, color, national origin, military or veteran status, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or history, age, disability, political affiliation and cultural and religious backgrounds is prohibited.
The winning design will become the property and possession of Toledo Pride, which Toledo Pride retains exclusive rights to the reproduction of that design. Toledo Pride reserves the right to edit, composite, scan, duplicate or alter the entry design for any purpose which it deems necessary or desirable, without the need for any further compensation, and/or permission.
Toledo Pride and related affiliates reserve the right to determine appropriateness and may refuse an entry for any reason.

May The Fourth - MINI-CON & LGBTQ+ Nite Out
2019-05-04 12:00 - 22:00 | Pride Center, 2413 Collingwood, Toledo, Ohio, 43620, United States
Pride of Toledo Foundation MINI-CON
May 4th 2019 from 12-6
A day of workshops devoted to taking time to focus on Diversity, Inclusion and Intersectionality.

Fighting Racism from inside our community.
How to be an ally to the Trans/GNC (gender non-conforming) community.
LGBTQ+ involvement in government and society at large.
GaySL – teaching participants LGBTQ+ related terms in American Sign Language.
Meet the Queens and Kings of the Glass City.

LGBTQ+ NITE OUT
May 4th 2019 from 6-10

Silent Auction
Tingo
Food
DJ Mouse

2018 Toledo Pride - Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl
2018-08-19 14:00 - 17:00 | OH
Information will be updated as soon as we have it. Follow us on Facebook to get most recent updates.
Information will be updated as soon as we have it.

2018 Toledo Pride - Main Event
2018-08-18 12:00 - 23:45 | OH
Toledo Pride will be held in Downtown Toledo.
Please keep in mind that there may be other events in Downtown Toledo (Mud Hens baseball, events at the Huntington Arena, etc.) that could effect parking downtown, and rates will vary with individual parking locations.
Saturday, August 18
Entertainment Line-up
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE:
Light Horizon, Porsha Armani, Distant Cousins, Bitch Thunder, Sapphire Rayhne, Veronica Faction, Picking Kelly, Justin Case, Twila Starr, Glass City Groove, Nikki Marie, King Q, Bitch Thunder, Rain Anderw, Trina Grier, Noisy Neighbors, Devon Ayers, Ericka Sanchez, London Asia, Amelia Airharts, Coby Haze, Amber Stone, Skittlebots, Deja, Olivia Diamond, Brook Lockhart, Caffeyne Love, Santa Romero, Willow Skyhart, Drag 27, Farrah CT, and Arctic Clam.
This is a live performance times are subject to change.

2018 Toledo Pride - Pride Parade
2018-08-18 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
Saturday, August 18 at 12:00pm
Join Toledo Pride in 2018 as we line Adams street in Downtown Toledo once again to show our support for the area LGBTQIA+ community. We are thrilled to bring an event like this to life with the help of our community! Last year, over 50 local businesses, community organizations and religious organizations participated in the Toledo Pride Parade with thousands of excited, supportive spectators lining the streets of Downtown Toledo
This year’s Toledo Pride Parade route:
Coming soon.
Important Notes:

Check in @ the parking lot on the corner of Warren St. and Adams St.
Must enter at 21st & Adams Street
Please be no later than 11am
Online Registration Below

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2018 Toledo Pride Parade. Please see the attached information for floats, vehicles, and walking groups. Information regarding the 2018 Toledo Pride Parade route and setup will be posted on the website at www.toledopride.com.
PARADE REGISTRATION:
Parade PDF form deactivated, please fill out the webform at the bottom of the page.
This year begins the passing of the perpetual trophy known as “The Pride Cup”. Each float, vehicle, or walking group has a chance to win. The winners name will be added to the trophy & they will take possession of this beautiful oddity until the parade new year. The winner shall be dubbed by the Toledo Pride Glitter Squad. may the sparkle inspire you!

In past years Toledo Pride Parade participants included:

92.5 KISS-FM
AIDS Resource Center Ohio (ARC Ohio)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Birds Eye View Circus
Bretz Bar
Collingwood Arts Center
Equality Toledo
Equality Ohio
Fifth Third Bank
Glass City Rollers
The Head Shed
Holiday With Heart
Huntington Bank
Jimmy Johns
Kabloom Flowers and Gifts
Legends/MOJO
Loonar Station
Lucas Co. Human Trafficking Coalition
Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Mercy College GSA
Miller Lite
Outlook Magazine
Owens Corning
Owens Community College GSA
PFLAG Toledo
Pita Pit
Promedica
R House Bar
Rainbow Area Youth
Spectrum UT
Sylvania United Church of Christ
TARTA
Toledo Free Press
Toledo MPowerment
Toledo Reign Football
Toledo Rowing Club
T-Town Tassels
University of Findlay GSA
The Village Church
Yark Fiat
…and more!!!

2018 - You Will Do Better In DRAG
2018-08-17 19:00 - 23:30 | OH
You Will Do Better In DRAG will be held in Downtown Toledo.
Please keep in mind that there may be other events in Downtown Toledo (Mud Hens baseball, events at the Huntington Arena, etc.) that could effect parking downtown, and rates will vary with individual parking locations.

$5 or $3 with cleaning supplies, school supplies, disposable plates/silverware, or individually wrapped snacks. All donations and proceeds go to support Northwest Ohio Community Shares and the Harvey House!

Friday, August 17
Entertainment Line-up
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE:
We are counting down to You Will Do Better In DRAG! Entry will be FREE from 6-8pm! Performers include Klashing Black, Birds Eye View Circus and The Carmen Miller experience, so get there early for this great show! Spend the evening with Eric Chase, Phillipe Taylor, Meghan Mick and Demetrius Nicodemis! Featuring: Dj Savannah, Deja D. Dellaterro, Amber Stone, Bitch Thunder, Busta Cherry and Selena T. West!
$5 donation to Northwest Ohio Community Shares or $3 when you bring an item to donate to Harvey House!
Items Needed:

Cleaning supplies
School supplies
Disposable plates/Silverware
Individually wrapped snacks

See you at the show!
This is a live performance times are subject to change.

2017 Toledo Pride - Big Rainbow Brunch Crawl
2017-08-20 | OH

2017 Toledo Pride - Main Event
2017-08-19 13:00 - 23:59 | Levis Square, Levis Square is located at Madison ave and N St. Clair Street., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Toledo Pride will be held at Levis Square in Downtown Toledo. Levis Square is located at Madison ave and N St. Clair Street.
Please keep in mind that there may be other events in Downtown Toledo (Mud Hens baseball, events at the Huntington Arena, etc.) that could effect parking downtown, and rates will vary with individual parking locations.
Saturday, August 19
Entertainment Line-up
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE:

12:00 -12:30 – PARADE
12:30- 1:00 – DJ
1:00-1:15 – DRAG
1:15-1:45 – Light Horizon
1:45-2:15 – Angel Tipping
2:15-2:25 – DRAG
2:25-3:15- Matt Truman Ego Trip
3:15-3:25 – DRAG
3:25-4:10 – Noisy Neighbors
4:10-4:20 – DRAG
4:20-5:05 – Kids with Knives
5:05-5:15 – DRAG
5:15-6:00 – Schmotel
6:00-6:15 – DRAG
6:15-6:45 – Alise King (National Act)
6:45-7:00 – DRAG
7:00-7:30 – TBD
7:30-7:45 – DRAG
7:45-8:30 – Flabongo Nation
8:30-9:00 – TBD
9:00-10:00 – DRAG
10:00-10:45 – Artic Claim/ Ameila Airharts
10:45-11:30 -DRAG

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE: This is a live performance times are subject to change.

2017 Toledo Pride - Pride Parade
2017-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | OH
Saturday, August 19 at 12:00pm
Join Toledo Pride in 2017 as we line Adams street in Downtown Toledo once again to show our support for the area LGBTQIA community. We are thrilled to bring an event like this to life with the help of our community! Last year, over 50 local businesses, community organizations and religious organizations participated in the Toledo Pride Parade with thousands of excited, supportive spectators lining the streets of Downtown Toledo
This year’s Toledo Pride Parade route:

Important Notes:

Check in @ Bretz Parking Lots
Must enter at 21st & Adams Street
Please be no later than 11am
Online Registration Below

Thank you for your interest in participating in the 2017 Toledo Pride Parade. Please see the attached information for floats, vehicles, and walking groups. Information regarding the 2017 Toledo Pride Parade route and setup will be posted on the website at www.toledopride.com.
PARADE REGISTRATION:
Parade Registration Form PDF Click to View.
We will be offering awards and recognition and of course bragging rights for the Best Bar, Best Non Profit, Best Walking Group, Funkiest Float, Most Glitter, and Most Rainbows.

In past years Toledo Pride Parade participants included:

92.5 KISS-FM
AIDS Resource Center Ohio (ARC Ohio)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Birds Eye View Circus
Bretz Bar
Collingwood Arts Center
Equality Toledo
Equality Ohio
Fifth Third Bank
Glass City Rollers
The Head Shed
Holiday With Heart
Huntington Bank
Jimmy Johns
Kabloom Flowers and Gifts
Legends/MOJO
Loonar Station
Lucas Co. Human Trafficking Coalition
Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Mercy College GSA
Miller Lite
Outlook Magazine
Owens Corning
Owens Community College GSA
PFLAG Toledo
Pita Pit
Promedica
R House Bar
Rainbow Area Youth
Spectrum UT
Sylvania United Church of Christ
TARTA
Toledo Free Press
Toledo MPowerment
Toledo Reign Football
Toledo Rowing Club
T-Town Tassels
University of Findlay GSA
The Village Church
Yark Fiat
…and more!!!

2017 Toledo Pride - 0.5k Nite Glow Fun Run
2017-08-18 19:00 - 21:00 | OH
Join Toledo Pride on Friday, August 18th for the 2017 0.5K Nite Glow Fun Run!
The Nite Glwo 0.5K is right to the center of the Toledo Pride action!
This year’s race will start at The Love Wall and end at Levis Square. Prizes will be given to the first 3 finishers as well as for the best Nite Glow attire. Make sure to wear your best neon, tie dye, rainbow, and tutus! The more colorful the better!
Online pre-registration (https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Toledo/ToledoPrideNiteGlo5K) before August 10th includes a voucher towards a race t-shirts and merchandise ($12 for which covers a t-shirt), participation medal and more. Participation medals for those registering after August 10th will be available on a limited, first-come, first serve basis.
After the race, join us in Levis Square k for the official Toledo Pride kick-off party, You Will Do Better In Drag. This year with special guests George of Georgiz Food and Spirits and Zach from Manhattans Dragging to impress along with our sponsor KISS FM!
All registered walkers and runners will receive free admission to KISS N Drag. This live show will feature some of the areas best drag queens and kings teaming up with KISS-FM for an awesome dance party to kick-off Toledo Pride weekend!
Registration Fees

Before August 1: $20 per person
August 1 August 17: $25 per person
Day-Of Registration: $30 per person

Limited packets available for non-registered runners.
Parking
Street Parking is free on Adam street.
Race Day Check-In and Registration
Race day registration will be available for $30. Check-in and registration will begin at The Love Wall at 7:00 pm. We can’t guarantee a shirt for those registered after August 10th. Please register early!
Race Route (subject to change without notice)

If you have any questions, please contact our Nite Glow 5K Coordinators, Angela Muñoz and Candace Payne at 5k.toledopride@gmail.com.

2017 Toledo Pride - You Will Do Better In Drag
2017-08-18 18:00 - 2017-08-19 00:00 | Levis Square, Levis Square is located at Madison ave and N St. Clair Street., Toledo, OH, 43604, United States
Kick-off your 2017 Toledo Pride weekend with You Will Do Better In Drag!
Friday, August 18 • Downtown Toledo • 6pm – Midnight
$5 or $3 with a Non-Perishable Food Items, Socks, Gloves, or Hygiene Products.
All donations and proceeds go to support Northwest Ohio Community Shares!
Join Toledo Pride at the first ever “You Will Do Better In Drag” in downtown Toledo on Friday, August 18 for the official Toledo Pride kick-off party! Join DJs and an amazing slate of performers keep you dancing all night. Food and drinks will be available for purchase starting at 6pm along with music from our DJ. The main show will start at 10pm, following the Nite Glo .5K.
This year with special guests George of Georgiz Food and Spirits and Zach from Manhattans Dragging to impress along with our sponsor KISS FM! This live show will feature some of the areas best drag queens and kings teaming up with KISS-FM for an awesome dance party to kick-off Toledo Pride weekend!
You Will Do Better In Drag Schedule:
“You’ll do better in Drag” with “Kiss in Drag” starting at 10pm featuring Phillipe Taylor, Deja Delletaro, Demetrius Nicodemus, Eric Chase and Meaghan Mick!

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE:

Doors open at 6pm
5:50pm -6:15pm – DJ Mouse (DJ’s Drag Sets)
6:20pm-6:35pm – DRAG
6:35pm-6:55pm – Stone Pro
7:00pm-7:30pm – Staycee Carey
7:40pm-7:55pm – DRAG
8:00pm-8:25pm – Sam Tolson
8:30pm-8:50pm – DRAG
8:50pm-9:35 – The Overton Project featuring Carmen Miller
9:35-10pm – DJ Simplicity Drag
10pm – 10:10pm First announcements and Introductions
Drag 10:10pm – 10:30pm

Deja D. Dellataro
Selena T West
Emma Saphire
Sabrina
Ember Holiday Monroe

10:30pm – 11:00pm Intermission w/ DJ Savanna
Drag 11:00pm – 10:40pm

Bitch, Thunder
Selena T West
Ember Holiday Monroe
Sabrina
Emma Saphire
Deja D. Dellataro

11:45 George and Zach (Uptown Bar Owners)

SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE!

Admission is $5 or $3 if you bring a non-perishable item to donate to the Northwest Ohio Community Shares. Attendees must be 18 or over.
What is Northwest Ohio Community Shares?
Northwest Ohio Community Shares is northwest Ohio’s only workplace-giving federation with a focus on social justice, health and human services, animal welfare, the arts and the environment. We generate essential operating funds for local nonprofits that are working for positive change.
Our member organizations address social problems facing our region in four key areas: Animal Rights & the Environment; Education & the Arts; Health & Human Services; and Social Justice & Equality. They provide education, protect animals, advance civil rights, assist with housing, provide job training, build neighborhoods and work to end discrimination.
Here is a listing of our member agencies:

Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE)
Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, Inc.
Beach House Family Shelter
Bethany House
Campaign for Migrant Worker Justice
Cancer Connection of Northwest Ohio
Collingwood Arts Center
Down Syndrome Association of Greater Toledo
EqualityToledo
Hannah’s Socks
League of Women Voters
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Maumee Valley Save-A-Pet
MLK Kitchen for the Poor
Mountain Mentors
Nature’s Nursery
Partners for Clean Streams
Perrysburg Chorale
Scrap4Art
Sophia Center
Sylvania Area Family Services
Toledo Area Jobs with Justice
Toledo Area Ministries
Toledo Repertoire Theatre
Wood County Humane Society
