You Are Ohio's #OneTrueVoice

You Are Ohio’s #OneTrueVoice

Here’s some featured snapshots from the state’s favorite LGBTQ+ events and hangouts!

Ohio Gay Pride Pageantry

September 28-29

This Hawaiian Luau at Axis was presented by Ohio Gay Pride Pageantry! They crowned 2019 Miss Ohio Gay Pride Femme and Mr Ohio Gay Pride King in this special twonight drag contest.

Ohio Gay Pride Pageantry.

Photo by Jeff Skinner.

Ohio Gay Pride Pageantry.

Photo by Jeff Skinner.

Come Out To Vote

Press Conference - October 4

Early Voting and Party - October 11

The Come Out To Vote Coalition consisted of over 12 local LGBTQ+ organizations and leaders who banded together to encourage equality-minded voters to vote early on National Coming Out Day. The events started with a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse, featuring Chad Griffin, President of the Human Rights Campaign. The Party featured speakers such as Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin, and other performers, music and dancing.

Come Out To Vote press conference.

Photo by Chris Leaming.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther at the Come Out To Vote party.

Photo by Mike Miller.

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and candidate Rick Neal at the Come Out To Vote party.

Photo by Allison Willford.

The Masquerade

October 5

The Masquerade helped raise over $135,000 through sponsorships, donations and pledges for the Kaleidoscope Youth Center. Nina West and Virginia West hosted this cocktail party, which was held at the Jeffrey Mansion.

Photo by KRForbesPhotography.

Photo by KRForbesPhotography.

Masque Monday Open Stage

Dayton-local drag superstar Amaya Sexton hosting the Monday Open Stage at the oen of the hottest gay bars and dance clubs in the area.

Photo courtesy of Michael Philpot.