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The Buckeye Flame amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ Ohioans to support community and civic empowerment through the creation of engaging content that chronicles triumphs, struggles, and lived experiences.

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Find LGBTQ+ Pride events in Greater Cleveland and across the state

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Ken Schneck and The Buckeye Flame May 16, 2025May 15, 2025

From Cleveland to Solon and in between, here’s a list of Cleveland area LGBTQ+ Pride events happening in 2025.

A photo of Joey Sardelle, a white man, adjusting knobs on a DJ board at PERF, a queer community dance party in Cleveland.
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In Cleveland, a queer dance party is redefining community — and it’s ‘PERF’

Avatar photo by The Buckeye Flame January 8, 2025February 4, 2025
People watch the Pride in the CLE parade in downtown Cleveland.
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The Buckeye Flame’s 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Guide

Avatar photo by The Buckeye Flame May 8, 2024May 10, 2024
An illustration with a dark purple background featuring a map of Ohio shows a Black man with handcuffs and an orange jail jumpsuit turned toward an older, White male judge. On the left of the image is a representation of an HIV test.
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He’s in an Ohio prison for exposing someone to HIV, a virus he didn’t transmit

Rachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorAvatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Rachel Dissell, Ken Schneck, The Marshall Project and The Buckeye Flame March 14, 2024October 18, 2024
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‘Antiquated’ and unscientific laws enforced against Ohioans living with HIV: Report

Avatar photoRachel Dissell, Community + Special Projects EditorAvatar photo by Ken Schneck, Rachel Dissell and The Buckeye Flame February 28, 2024October 18, 2024
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‘This space is in danger’: Groundbreaking LGBTQ+ non-profit Margie’s Closet struggling to pay rent

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Reactions to the passing of HB 68, which would ban gender-affirming care for trans youth

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‘Transgender people will die’: Ohio lawmakers ban healthcare for transgender youth and transgender girls from playing sports

Avatar photo by The Buckeye Flame December 14, 2023January 12, 2024
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How many anti-transgender hate crimes are happening in Cleveland? It’s not clear.

Avatar photo by The Buckeye Flame November 14, 2023October 18, 2024
JesseParadice is a queer-identifying rapper
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Out Cleveland artist JesseParadice raps about his experience in new queer, all-star collaboration 

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