Cincinnati Pride Events
After almost a year of planning, it's finally here!  Cincinnati Pride weekend officially begins! 

"Pride is for everyone! Our community and our supporters are in for the  biggest Pride in Cincinnati history," says Cincinnati Pride, Inc. Co-President Shawn Baker.  His Co-President Michael Cotrell adds: " This past week has been sensational with a full slate of events and it's all led up to this weekend."   

 

Below is a list of the scheduled events for this weekend: 

     

   

Bud Light Pride Pub Crawl - 9pm until 3am - Venues across Cincinnati & NKY

The best way to kickoff Pride weekend is to hop on the bus and join in the annual tour of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky's best LGBT and friendly bars with stops at nightspots from Northside to Northern Kentucky and points in between.


A $10 wristband covers endless shuttle rides and entrance to every bar - no additional cover costs! Wristbands can be purchased starting at 7pm to 10pm at The Westin Cincinnati, Below Zero, Tillie's and Rosie's. Buses start running at 9pm and you can purchase on the shuttle during pub crawl hours.

 

Three shuttle loops, 18 bars/nightclubs - Shuttles run from 9:00p to 3:00a.
 
South Loop :   The Crazy Fox Saloon , Rosie's Tavern , Bar 32 ,  The 404 

 

Central Loop:  On Broadway,  Shooters, The Annex, Below Zero Lounge,  

                          The Cabaret,   Simon Says,  Main Event, Scene Ultra Lounge, The Dock  

 

North Loop:  Home Base Tavern,  C&D Northside, Northside Tavern, Chameleon,  

                         Tillies Lounge 

 

Of course, this is a 21+ only event. Cincinnati Pride and Bud Light remind you to celebrate responsibly - plan now for a taxi, a ride with Uber or book your night at host hotel The Westin.



 

Cincinnati Pride Parade - 11am - East on 7th down Vine to Freedom Way to Sawyer Pt

 

Celebrate pride and the individuals, community groups, businesses, and all those who support and embrace our diversity! The parade begins at 11:00 AM in downtown Cincinnati.

 

 

 

Cincinnati Pride Festival - 12pm - 9pm - Sawyer Point (705 E. Pete Rose)

The Pride Festival takes place at Sawyer Point and once again is free for everyone! Food, drinks, vendors, and entertainment to fill your Saturday afternoon with fun.  

  

  

The KROGER Family Fun Zone will be at Yeatman's Cove and will feature the BIG Show where youth can learn to juggle, marvel at trapeze artists who interactive with the audience.  Shows will be eveyr 1 1/2 hours starting at 2pm. 


Also featured will be:
  • Mechanical surf board
  • Inflatable jousts
  • Youth crafts
  • Inflatable bounce houses and water slide
  • Yard sized jenga/connect four 
Plus  The 404 presents San Francisco's DjNeon Leon and Patti Needham of Take One Studios providing music in the Family Fun Zone.

 

Cincinnati Pride will once again feature two stages with entertainment all day long!

 

LUXOTTICA Stage   

Emcee - Brooklyn Steele-Tate
12:00p  - DJ Jules
  2:45p  - Will Reed leads the National Anthem
  3:00p  - Amazon Eve (Erika Ervin) - Grand Marshall 2015 

  3:30p  - Cincinnati Pride Drag Showcase featuring Alexander Cameron, Jessica Dimon,    

                 Nikki Dimon, Mirelle Jane Divine, Tina Hightower, Judith Iscariot, Chasity Marie,

                 Ebony St. James  
  4:00p  - Cincinnati Pride Award & Parade Entry Winners
  4:30p  - Body Sonic featuring Cadens Johnson
  5:15p  - Cincinnati Men's Chorus
  5:45p  - Cincinnati Pride Commitment Ceremony (see CincinnatiPride.org for details)
  6:15p  - Cincinnati Pride Drag Showcase featuring Eve De Puss, Scarlett Fever,

                 Destine Marie Genesis,  Zoey Janey, Aaliyah Milian,  Kisha Miller,     

                 David Matthews Starr             

  7:00p  -  Betty Who (Cincinnati Pride Headliner)
  8:00p  - Steve Grand (Cincinnati Pride Headliner)  

 

PNC BANK Stage 

Emcee - Tyese Rainz
12:00p - Special Guest Pride DJ opens the stage with hot hits
  3:00p  - Dj HaRviNaTiOn - "HIV Ain't The Boss of Me" (Spoken Word Group) 

  3:30p  - Brad Burch
  4:00p  - ISQCCBE - "The Court Pride Show"
  4:30p  - Brian Lee
  4:45p  - Cincinnati Pride Drag Showcase featuring Belle Dolce, Mari Jane, Tara Newone,

   Misty Phoenix 

  5:15p  - Freeze Kitten
  6:15p  - Stephen Mark Crisp  


Parking for Parade and Festival

We have partnered with Parking Panda, the nationwide leader in online parking reservations, to allow visitors to purchase guaranteed parking near the parade. View real-time availability and pricing at many locations within easy walking distance to the Cincinnati Pride festivities. Once purchased, parking is 100% guaranteed even if the location otherwise fills up. Simply present your purchase confirmation at the selected location, and this serves as your payment with no additional payments or fees ever. Parking availability is very limited, so it is strongly recommended that you purchase your parking for Cincinnati Pride in advance.

 

 

   

Cincinnati Men's Chorus Tea Dance - 2pm - Call 513-542-2626 for tickets

The Cincinnati Men's Chorus invites you to the 25th anniversary season kickoff tea dance from 2-5pm on Sunday, June 28, 2015.  This event is 21+ please (includes adult beverages, light appetizers and pool). Dance and swim the afternoon away (bathing suits and towels are NOT provided.)  Celebrity DJ: Brooklyn Steele-Tate, Celebrity Bartender: Brian Heim. Tickets are limited, email: [email protected]. All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Men's Chorus and Cincinnati Pride.

 
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