Stonewall Columbus 2026 Pride March

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
On behalf of the Central Ohio Labor Council AFL-CIO, I am writing to request your
support as a sponsor for our participation in the Stonewall Columbus 2026 Pride March,
taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026. The march will step off at 10:30 a.m., with the
parade route to be announced. We will proudly march rain or shine alongside our union
siblings and community partners.
This year’s Pride theme, “Until We Are All Free,” aligns deeply with the labor
movement’s ongoing commitment to equity, dignity, and justice for all working people.
Our presence in the Pride March reinforces organized labor’s steadfast support of
LGBTQIA+ workers and their families across Central Ohio.
Sponsorship dollars will directly support our march participation, including:
 Water and snacks for marchers
 Union banner signage
 T-shirts for participants
 Items to hand out to parade attendees
A $1,000 sponsorship includes logo placement on both the union banner and Pride t-
shirts, offering visible recognition of your union’s commitment to inclusion, solidarity,
and workers’ rights.
The deadline to submit sponsorship dollars is May 22, 2026, to ensure timely
production of materials. Registration details and additional information can be found on
the attached flyer.
We would be honored to march alongside you and showcase your support during one of
Central Ohio’s largest and most visible celebrations of community and equality. If you
have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Central Ohio
Labor Council AFL-CIO at jshumaker@columbusaflcio.org.
Thank you for your consideration and continued commitment to standing with working
people—until we are all free.
In solidarity,

Jamie Shumaker
Executive Director