15 years of Pride celebrated in the streets of Downtown Toledo
TOLEDO – The city came alive over the weekend as the annual Toledo Pride Festival kicked off on Friday at Promenade Park. This year’s celebration offered a vibrant and diverse array of activities designed to honor love, diversity and community.
Friday’s festivities opened with a dynamic lineup of live music, DJs and drag performances. Performers, such as Ann Arbor Drag Queen Jessi Hex and Toledo’s very own Sam Tolson provided an evening of entertainment that kept attendees dancing well into the night. Once the sun went down, Fleet Feet held their Toledo Night Pride 5k Glo and 1-mile Fun Run.
The festivities continued on Saturday, with the Pride Parade, which started on Adams St. and concluded on Summit St. Hundreds of supporters, covered in their rainbow gear, lined the streets to cheer on the colorful procession.
Following the parade, Promenade Park became the epicenter of celebration once again for a second night of festivities. The day’s events featured even more live music, entertainment, and an expanded array of food trucks and community vendors.
“This year marks 15 years of pride here in Toledo,” said Pride Fest’s MC, DJ Savanna.
“Celebrating 15 years of Toledo Pride and my 5th year of participation, the parade remains my favorite. Seeing local businesses and people come together in joyful celebration highlights the strength and unity of our community, making each year a powerful reflection of who we are,” said Taylor Shettlewood.
With something for everyone, from captivating performances to local shopping opportunities, the weekend was filled with joy and unity. Toledo Pride remained a family-friendly event, welcoming people of all ages to join in and experience the city’s biggest pride celebration of the year.
