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Application

Food Vendors

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Deadline: Mar 04, 2026 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Jun 06, 2026 11:00 am - Jun 06, 2026 6:00 pm (EDT)
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Cleveland, Ohio
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$ 500.00

About the application

Application for food vendors at Pride in the CLE 2026, including food trucks and food tents.

 

PLEASE NOTE:

  • This application is intended for food trucks (or other self-contained mobile trailer/vehicles) and food tents only. Non-food vendors apply via Exhibitors application.
  • Pride in the CLE is first and foremost a local community celebration, and we prioritize local businesses as part of that commitment. With the high volume of applications, we’re not able to offer placements to out-of-state applicants at this time.
  • All food vendors are required to be fully licensed to operate in the City of Cleveland.
  • All food vendor are required to provide their own source of water.
  • In order to be certified to operate in the City of Cleveland, you must have passed an inspection and have the associated inspection sticker. (See below)

Food Trucks

  • Event does NOT provide power to food trucks. Please ensure that you have all appropriate permits for generators.
  • Event does NOT provide tents, tables, or chairs for food trucks.
  • Secondary vehicles must be parked off site before the start of the event.

Non-Vehicle Food Vendors

  • One 10 x 10 tent is provided for you unless otherwise specified in application responses.
  • One table and two chairs are included in vendor fee cost. Additional items can be added at cost.
  • Access to power ($150) is limited.

Questions about the inspection process?

Lt. Mark Miller
216-664-6652 | mmiller2@clevelandohio.gov
Food Truck Inspector

About the event

Pride in the CLE® is an annual event put on by the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland and held in Downtown Cleveland, celebrating the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Pride in the CLE’s signature event is a march demonstrating the community's strength and unity. The march is followed by an all-day festival, featuring a diverse array of vendors and performers. Application Opening Dates: - Sponsorships & Ads - now open - Food Vendors - closed - Exhibitors (all) - closing 3/11 - Entertainers - closing 3/19 - Scholarships - closing 4/6 - Volunteer - coming soon - March - coming soon
The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland
The LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland

Terms & Conditions

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • I understand that this application does not constitute an agreement of services, but is an application for consideration to participate as an exhibitor (vendor) in Pride in the CLE®.
  • I agree to appear in the time/place that is designated to me by Pride in the CLE®.
  • By submitting this application, I am acknowledging that all of the information within is correct and I authorize Pride in the CLE® by way of LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland to contact references to validate the contents of this application.

PAYMENT DETAILS

  • Applicants will receive an update regarding the status of their application once selections have been made. If selected and the vendor accepts a place at Pride in the CLE, an autopayment will occur using the payment method listed when applying.
  • I understand that payment must be submitted prior to the event in order to participate.
  • I understand that previous overdue exhibitor fees must be paid in order to be considered as an exhibitor at this year's Pride in the CLE®.

Prices

Food Truck or Vehicle $500.00 Non-refundable
Food Vendor (Non-Vehicle) $500.00 Non-refundable

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Pronouns
  • Please enter alternative ("Other") pronouns
  • Please enter alternative ("Other") food/beverage type
  • Please note that the event does NOT provide power to food trucks. Please ensure that you have all appropriate permits for generators.
  • Please note that the event does NOT provide tents, tables, or chairs for food trucks.
  • Please provide details regarding the size of your food truck/vehicle and any secondary vehicles.
  • Please note that secondary vehicles must be parked off site before the start of the event.
  • Which side is your serving window on?
  • What source of fuel or energy source will you be using? (Propane, generator, etc.)
  • A 10 X 10 tent is provided for each exhibitor. Do you prefer to bring your own tent?
  • If you prefer to bring your own tent, please indicate its size and any other important details.
  • How should your business be listed/recognized on public-facing materials. (Website, vendor list, etc.)
  • What type(s) of food/beverages do you primarily sell?
  • Please describe what you serve in more detail:
  • The Cleveland Department of Public Health defines all food vendors by a 'Mobile Food Unit' classification. Please provide your classification.
  • Please note that all food exhibitors are required to be fully licensed to operate in the City of Cleveland.
  • Please note that all food exhibitors are required to provide their own source of water:
  • Are you a food truck (or other self-contained mobile trailer/vehicle)?
  • What source of fuel or energy source will you be using? (Propane, generator, etc.)
  • Please note any accommodation requests. (Mobility, accessibility, ADA needs, etc.)
  • Please provide additional details about any setup plans or space needs to be successful during the event. (Special load-in requirements, truck size, etc.)
  • Does your business or organization include protections for LGBTQ+ people in its employment non-discrimination policy?
  • Please provide any relevant details regarding your answer above.
  • Have you participated in Pride in the CLE before?
  • $150 Access to Power (Very Limited)

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
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