PLEASE NOTE: This is not a comprehensive list of Pride festivals in the Dayton area. Festival details, times and events are subject to change.
🏳🌈 Greater Dayton LGBT Center’s Affair on The Square
When: Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m.
Where: Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton, located along North Main Street between Second and Third streets
Details: The Greater Dayton LGBT Center will launch Dayton into Pride Weekend with its annual Affair on The Square. Food trucks and live entertainment will be at The Square for the evening.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://www.daytonlgbtcenter.org/pride.
Credit: CONTRIBUTED/DAVID A. MOODIE
Credit: CONTRIBUTED/DAVID A. MOODIE
🏳🌈 The Heartsiq Mixtape Festival
When: Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. The festival starts Friday and Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday
Where: Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton
Details: The music festival at Yellow Cab features Queer artists all weekend alongside a night market with vendors and food. The lineup includes musicians, drag queens, burlesque performers, filmmakers and spoken word performers. The weekend will conclude with a Drag Brunch.
Cost: $9 in advance or $12 at the door for each night; $15 for a weekend pass for both nights; and $15 for the Drag Brunch on Sunday
More Information: Visit https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets.
🏳🌈 Greater Dayton LGBT Center’s Pride Parade
When: Saturday, June 3 at noon
Where: Throughout downtown Dayton, beginning at Cooper Park, located at 224 E Second St.
Details: The center’s annual Pride Parade returns this year with floats, marching bands and more as it works its way to Courthouse Square.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://www.daytonlgbtcenter.org/pride.
🏳🌈 Greater Dayton LGBT Center’s Pride Festival
When: Saturday, June 3 at noon
Where: Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton, located along North Main Street between Second and Third streets
Details: Following the Pride Parade, The Square will be filled with vendors, food, live entertainment and Pride activities for the entire family.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://www.daytonlgbtcenter.org/pride.
🏳🌈 Middletown PRIDE Festival
When: Friday, June 23 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Downtown Middletown
Details: The PRIDE Festival will have vendors and entertainment with a 7 p.m. Drag Show at Governor’s Square hosted by Roxie D. Mocracy and The Lady Phaedra, featuring Natalia Marie Milian, Rosemary Morris & Maya Motions.
Cost: Free
More information: www.facebook.com/events/721035466166611
🏳🌈 Middletown PRIDE Rainbow Run 5K and High Heel Drag Race
When: Saturday, June 3 at 5 p.m.
Where: Smith Park, 500 Tytus Ave.
Details: This fundraiser for Middletown Pride is a color run for both runners and walkers of all ages.
Cost: $10-$25
More information: Rainbow Run 5k & 100 meter High Heel Dash (runsignup.com)
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
🏳🌈 Hamilton Pride
When: Saturday, June 3. The Pride march begins at 11:45 a.m., the Pride festival runs from noon to 6 p.m. and a Pride concert will go on from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Downtown Hamilton, centered around Marcum Park, located at 116 Dayton St.
Details: A pride march begins at Rotary Park. The festival will be held at Marcum Park. Material Girl (Madonna tribute), The Fame Monster (Lady Gaga tribute), a DJ and drag performers will be in concert at RiversEdge Amphitheater.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://www.hamiltonohiopride.com/.
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
🏳🌈 Pride in the Park
When: Saturday, June 3 from noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Cooper Park, located at 224 E Second St., right outside of Dayton Metro Library’s Main Branch
Details: Dayton Metro Library will celebrate Pride with several events across its branches, including crafting activities, educational presentations, music and group meet-ups all month long. The events kickoff with Pride in the Park with activities, music, games and community.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://www.daytonmetrolibrary.org/pride/.
🏳🌈 Pride on 5th
When: Saturday, June 3 from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: The Oregon District, 501 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Details: The Dykes of Dayton and the Oregon District Business Association have teamed up for the second annual Pride celebration in the Oregon District. Vendors, food trucks and live entertainment, including musicians and activities for all ages, will be there to celebrate all throughout the Oregon District.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://dykesofdayton.com/announcement-pride-on-5th/.
🏳🌈 PFLAG’s Running With Pride
When: Sunday, June 4; Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m.
Where: Eastwood Park, located at 1385 Harshman Road, Dayton
Details: PFLAG Dayton’s eighth annual 5k run/walk helps the organization fund scholarships for college students. Registration now through race day does not guarantee a participation medal and T-shirt, but both may be given out to participants.
Cost: $35 for registration
More Information: Visit https://www.pflagdayton.org/running-with-pride-save-the-date.
🏳🌈 :Fierce Fest
When: Saturday, June 4 from 6 p.m. to midnight
Where: PNC Arts Annex, 46 W Second St. in downtown Dayton
Details: The second annual :Fierce Fest features eight musical acts over six hours, including headliners Big Gorgeous and Krissy Booth. Other acts performing include rapper Idiotic Oddity, musicians Lynzi Stringer and Debbie DeCasio, burlesque dancer Zinnia Butterfly and performer Miss Majik Mike. The show is for ages 18 and up.
Cost: $162 for a table of four and $28 for general admission
More Information: Visit https://www.daytonlive.org/events/fierce-fest/#ticket-information.
🏳🌈 Oakwood Family Pride Picnic
When: Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Shafor Park, located at 105 Patterson Road in Oakwood
Details: The second annual Oakwood Family Pride Picnic hosted by Citizens for a Better Oakwood invites families to bring a picnic lunch and a blanket to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://citizensforabetteroakwood.org/2023/05/16/come-join-us-for-the-2nd-annual-oakwood-family-pride-picnic/.
🏳🌈 Springfield Pride
When: The Silent Disco Block Party will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, June 23. The Pride Festival will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 24. The after party will be held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 24. The Pride Brunch will be held 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25.
Where: The Silent Disco Block Party and the Pride Brunch will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott and Mela Urban Bistro, located at 100 S. Fountain Ave. The festival will be held in front of City Hall in on South Fountain Avenue and West High Street. The after party will take place at Mother Stewarts Brewing, located at 102 W Columbia St.
Details: The Springfield Pride Festival will notably feature community organizations, vendors, food and live performances.
Cost: Silent Disco tickets are a $5 donation to Equality Springfield. Brunch tickets are $35 for adults, $20 for youth (up to 12 years old) and $240 for a table of eight.
More Information: Visit https://www.equalityspringfield.org/.
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
🏳🌈 YS Pride Festival
When: Saturday, June 24. Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with the parade slated from noon to 1 p.m. and an after party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Downtown Yellow Springs
Details: The annual Pride festival in Yellow Springs will celebrate those who have fought for LGBTQIA+ equality with this year’s “Love Riot” theme. The whole day includes food, vendors, performances, music, contests and more. An after party will be held at Peach’s Grill.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://www.yspride.com/.
Credit: Yellow Springs Pride
Credit: Yellow Springs Pride
🏳🌈 Dayton Art Institute Pride Community Day
When: Sunday, June 25 from noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton
Details: DAI invites the Dayton community to the museum for a day celebrating LGBTQIA+ artists. The Rubi Girls and SHAG are sponsoring the event. Admission to the collections will be free and a Pride Gallery Guide will be available exclusively for the day.
Cost: Free
More Information: Visit https://www.daytonartinstitute.org/events/pride-community-day/.
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