Historic Marker Unveiling

The LGBT Center of Great Cleveland, Ohio City Incorporated, Equality Ohio, and residents of the Ohio City neighborhood are excited to announce the unveiling of the first LGBT Civil Rights Historical Marker in the state of Ohio. This marker will commemorate the rich LGBTQ history at W. 29th and Detroit where the LGBT Community Center, then called the Lesbian-Gay Community Service Center, was located. It is also where, in 1989, the first Pride festival since the 1970’s was held and where, the following year, Cleveland’s very first Pride parade culminated. This historic street also saw a number of LGBT bars flourish and where, during the height of the AIDS crisis, the Living Room and ACT UP served as crucial supports and platforms for civic action.

All are welcome to participate as we celebrate Pride in the CLE on Thursday, June 1 at 7:30 PM on W.29th Street between Detroit Avenue and Church Street. Please bring your family, friends, and neighbors to honor the important accomplishments that occurred at this historic location.