Cincinnati Pride

The parade steps off downtown at 11 a.m. The parade route begins at 7th & Plum, travels down Vine Street past Fountain Square and ends at the Cincinnati Pride Festival at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove. Festival hours are 12 to 9 p.m. Learn more here. Sign up to be a part of the Episcopal Church presence at Pride here.

There are several opportunities to participate in Cincinnati Pride events:

Friday June 23 5 to 8 p.m.: Float Trailer decoration

Mooney-Bullock Farm 5614 Winton Ridge Ln. Cincinnati, OH 45232

• The diocese, with support from Christ Church Cathedral, will be entering a float in the parade. Help decorate the float — there will be pizza!

Saturday June 24 starting at 10:15 a.m.: Diocesan Parade Float  

Red line, float 37

• Congregations are welcome and encouraged to walk and bring church banners, wear your church t-shirts or hats, and other gear, and be a large presence in the parade as a group. There will be water available for parade participants.
• If your church is bringing a large delegation there is no need to have everyone sign up, but if one person could sign up and put the expected number in the “note to organizers” section, it would be most appreciated.
• Download logistical information and a map.

Saturday, June 24 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Pride Festival

Sawyer Point

• Congregations are invited to bring materials from their church for the diocesan booth. There will also be fun giveaways. Learn more about the festival.

Sunday, June 25 at 5 p.m.: Pride Eucharist

Christ Church Cathedral

• Join Christ Church Cathedral for a Pride Service with Eucharist on Sunday, June 25 at 5 p.m. The Rev. Olivia Hamilton of Calvary, Clifton will preach and the Rt. Rev. Nedi Rivera will preside. Clergy are invited to vest for the service.
• There will be a 3 p.m. rehearsal for the choir — all are welcome to join in and sing with the cathedral choir
• A 6:15 p.m. potluck supper will follow. Please bring a dish to share.

Wednesday, June 28: LGBTQIA+ Happy Hour

Queen City Exchange – 32 West Court Street Cincinnati, OH 45202

• Appetizers will be provided
• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for sale