Schisler says the extra patrols Columbus Police have added around Pride events means the celebrations should go off without a hitch.īack at Bosco’s, Perry says the bar’s first Pride could be one of the best. The venues already had plans to add between 20 and 30 extra off-duty officers and private security to its Pride plans. “We are doing extra measures with the larger events with the no big bags, no backpacks (rule),” says marketing and promotions officer Sam Schisler. Theres also level, which is more upscale but not. Up in the Short North, Union Café and its nightclub partner Axis are beefing up Pride security too. From what Ive experienced, the bars you named are sort of the more well known gay bars in the short north. The brand-new bar is stepping up security, even adding an off-duty deputy all weekend long.
I think people are gonna come out to celebrate and make it stronger than ever.” “I don’t think its gonna keep people at home,” he says. F i rst Night Columbus is the big new years eve celebration in town each year, with family fr i endly live entertainment throughout the evening capped by a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.
Two more interviewees felt that most gay bar. First night fireworks, top parties, hotels & restaurants. I feel like I knew more, I at least had friends, more friends that happened to be black in Columbus than here. COLUMBUS (WCMH) – Pride Week has Columbus’ gay and lesbian bars addressing safety and security in the wake of the Orlando shooting.Īt Boscoe’s Bar in Merion Village, security Liaison Rob Perry says patrons and staff have expressed concerns. Things to do on new years eve in Columbus, Ohio.