# LGBT Pride Month 2026 Events & Parades In Akron | AllEvents
- **Subtitle**: LGBT Pride 2026 Events in Akron. Akron Pride and Festivals that you just cannot miss. Stay up to date with all the pride parades, LGBT parties, festivals, and everything to celebrate the pride community and love in every manner.
- **Category**: LGBT Pride
- **Display Name**: LGBT Pride events
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## LGBT Pride Events in Akron
- **Event Name**: Akron Pride Festival & Equity March - 10 YEARS! π³οΈβπ
- **Description**: We can't wait to see you all in Downtown Akron!
We celebrate 10 YEARS -
Akron LGBTQ+ Pride 2026!
Join us as Pride takes over downtown Akron.
Enjoy local and national entertainers, exhibitors, interactive children's area, food trucks, nosh and so muc
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- **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am β Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/akron-pride-festival-and-equity-march-10-years/200030088233128
- **Venue**: Downtown Akron
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- **Event Name**: Akron PRIDE 5K Run π³οΈβπ 2026 Sponsored by Burns McDonnell
- **Description**: The Akron Pride Festival 5K is one of the Akron Promise City Series of Neighborhood Runs throughout the warmer months. See below to learn more about the Akron Promise mission and its runs. The Akron Pride Festival 5K is also an official Akron Bicentennia
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- **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:30 pm β Fri Aug 21 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
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- **Venue**: Downtown, Akron
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- **Event Name**: Pride Happy Hour π³οΈβπ
- **Description**: Join Summit Dems as we host our annual Pride Happy Hour to help kick off Akron Pride weekend!
We are gathering at Square Nightclub, a locally owned, LGBTQ+ bar on Monday, August 17 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Come raise a glass, connect with allies, community lea
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- **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 05:30 pm β Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/pride-happy-hour/200030468990036
- **Venue**: Square Nightclub
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- **Categories**: business, nonprofit, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Dark Dance - VICTORY PARTY
- **Description**: A queer leather centric dance party creating a safe space to let go and celebrate to the amazing musical tapestry spun by DJ Silver Nova.
- **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 pm β Sun Oct 11 2026 at 02:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/akron/dark-dance-victory-party/100001996531544595
- **Venue**: Backdoor
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- **Price**: USD 13 to 23
- **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Recovery with Pride (LGBTQ) - Mental Health and Addiction Support
- **Description**: π RECOVER WITH PRIDE: Where Everyone Belongs! π³οΈβπ
Join us every Thursday at 6:30 PM for Recover with Pride - a safe, affirming space where LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come together to support each other's recovery journeys!
What makes this group specia
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- **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 (-04:00)
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- **Venue**: 572 W Market St Unit 2, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44303
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- **Categories**: health-wellness, lgbt-pride, mental-health, business, meetups
- **Event Name**: Akron Pride Leather March
- **Description**: Come out march with the leather family. Show support for your leather family. It will be a great time.
- **Interested Audience**:
- Count: 59
- **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
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- **Venue**: Spaghetti Warehouse Akron
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## Trending Events in Akron
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- **Venue**: E.J. Thomas Hall - The University of Akron
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- **Venue**: EJ Thomas Hall
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- **Event Name**: PorchRokr!!! Beer Garden Stage - 12:00
- **Description**: Itβs been a handful of years since weβve rocked a PorchRokr stage and we are so stoked to be back!
Weβre kicking off the Beer Garden Stage at 12:00 noon, located at the corners of S Rose and Augusta, near Will Christy Park.
If youβve never heard of Por
- **Venue**: Will Christy Park
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- **Event Name**: Akron Pride Festival & Equity March - 10 YEARS! π³οΈβπ
- **Description**: We can't wait to see you all in Downtown Akron!
We celebrate 10 YEARS -
Akron LGBTQ+ Pride 2026!
Join us as Pride takes over downtown Akron.
Enjoy local and national entertainers, exhibitors, interactive children's area, food trucks, nosh and so muc
- **Venue**: Downtown Akron
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- **Event Name**: Itzhak Perlman in Akron
- **Description**: π€ Catch Itzhak Perlman Live at EJ Thomas Hall on Tuesday, May 4, 2027! π€
Ready to experience the night of your life? Itzhak Perlman is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like Theme From Schindler
- **Venue**: EJ Thomas Hall
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- **Event Name**: PorchROKR 2026
- **Description**: PorchROKR, which takes place in the Highland Square Neighborhood in Akron, Ohio, is a one-of-a-kind outdoor music festival experience, showcasing some of the best musical talent from around the region. With a variety of genres represented and a vibrant at
- **Venue**: W Market St, Akron, OH, United States
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- **Event Name**: Celtic Thunder
- **Venue**: Goodyear Theater
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- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Akron Food Truck Festival!
- **Description**: We're back for 2026 and we're bigger than ever!
We'll have two days of food trucks and live entertainment (details TBA) so come both days and try different foods. We'll also have the Cleveland Bazaar bringing back all their local makers.
Admission is f
- **Venue**: Hardesty Park
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- **Event Name**: Brett Young
- **Description**: π Venue: Lock 3 Live
π Address: 200 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
π City: Akron
π Location: 41.0803, -81.5202β¨ Experience the magic of Brett Young, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! ποΈ The iconic Lock 3 Live
- **Venue**: Lock 3 Live
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## FAQs
- **Q**: What are the top LGBT Pride events in Akron?
- **A:** Akron Pride Festival & Equity March - 10 YEARS! π³οΈβπ (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Downtown Akron), Akron PRIDE 5K Run π³οΈβπ 2026 Sponsored by Burns McDonnell (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown, Akron), Pride Happy Hour π³οΈβπ (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 05:30 pm at Square Nightclub), Dark Dance - VICTORY PARTY (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:00 pm at Backdoor), Recovery with Pride (LGBTQ) - Mental Health and Addiction Support (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 572 W Market St Unit 2, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44303).
- **Q**: What LGBT Pride events are happening in Akron today August 13, 2026?
- **A:** Recovery with Pride (LGBTQ) - Mental Health and Addiction Support (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 572 W Market St Unit 2, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44303).
- **Q**: What LGBT Pride events are happening in Akron in August 2026?
- **A:** Akron Pride Festival & Equity March - 10 YEARS! π³οΈβπ (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Downtown Akron), Akron PRIDE 5K Run π³οΈβπ 2026 Sponsored by Burns McDonnell (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 06:30 pm at Downtown, Akron), Pride Happy Hour π³οΈβπ (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 05:30 pm at Square Nightclub), Recovery with Pride (LGBTQ) - Mental Health and Addiction Support (Thu Aug 13 2026 at 572 W Market St Unit 2, Akron, OH, United States, Ohio 44303), Akron Pride Leather March (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 10:00 am at Spaghetti Warehouse Akron).
- **Q**: How can I find LGBT Pride events in Akron?
- **A:** You can discover upcoming LGBT Pride events in Akron on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for LGBT Pride events in Akron?
- **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for LGBT Pride events in Akron?
- **A:** Some popular venues hosting LGBT Pride events in Akron include Downtown Akron, Downtown, Akron, Square Nightclub.
- **Q**: What is the price range for LGBT Pride events in Akron?
- **A:** Prices for LGBT Pride events in Akron range from USD 13 to USD 23. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for LGBT Pride events in Akron?
- **A:** Popular organizers hosting LGBT Pride events in Akron include Akron Pride Festival, Summit County Democratic Party, Nashty Enterprises.
- **Q**: Are there any online LGBT Pride events available?
- **A:** Yes, many LGBT Pride events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new LGBT Pride events in Akron?
- **A:** Follow the LGBT Pride category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new LGBT Pride events are listed in Akron.
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