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Pride in Akron, OH
Akron Trans Pride in the Park is usually usually mid-July (Saturday); the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 3 Pride events in Akron and 3 more nearby (4 festivals, 1 pride night, 1 march / rally). 2 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.
Near Akron (within 25 miles)
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Pride in Akron: common questions
When is Pride in Akron?
Akron Pride Festival & Equity March is usually held fourth Saturday in August; it last ran Aug 22, 2026. The 2027 date hasn't been announced yet; we'll post it here as soon as the organizers do.
Are there family-friendly Pride events near Akron?
Yes. All-ages options include Akron Pride Festival & Equity March, Akron Trans Pride in the Park, Stark Pride Festival and Medina Pride on the Square. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.
Are Pride events in Akron free?
2 of the 6 events listed near Akron are free, including Akron Pride Festival & Equity March and Medina Pride on the Square. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.
Organizing Pride in Akron?
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