We’ve finally made it to Pride weekend. On Saturday, thousands of Cincinnatians will flock to downtown Cincinnati to enjoy the LGBTQ+ revelry at the Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival. There’s plenty of fun to be had aside from the Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival this weekend, including the Covington Taco & Margarita Festival in Covington, the Miamitown Pet Palooza and more. Keep scrolling for just a handful of events taking place in Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.

Covington Taco & Margarita Festival Presented by Tanteo When: June 21 from 5-11 p.m., June 22 from noon-11 p.m. and June 23 from noon-7 p.m. Where: Mainstrasse Village, Covington What: Tacos and margaritas from local vendors, along with live entertainment and other fun. Who: Tanteo Why: Spend hours drinking margaritas and eating tacos — probably close to what heaven feels like. Photo: Chitokan, Pexels
Alice OTR Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Cincy Pride Parade and Festival 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24 Kick off your morning and celebrate unity, equality and freedom with Cincy’s annual Pride parade. Cincinnati’s Pride Parade route starts at Seventh and Plum streets, goes down Vine Street past Fountain Square and ends at the Cincinnati Pride Festival at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove. After the parade, bring your friends and family to the festival! Have some fun in the sun with free food, drinks, vendors and entertainment. No pets or coolers are allowed at the festival. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, The Banks. cincinnatipride.org. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Opening Reception for Imagining Abolition at The Welcome Project When: June 22 from 6-9 p.m. Where: The Welcome Project, Camp Washington What: The opening reception for the Imagining Abolition exhibit from the Returning Artists Guild, a group of currently and formerly incarcerated artists who create art inspired by “ending mass incarceration from a variety of lived experiences within the carceral system,” according to a press release. Who: The Returning Artists Guild Why: Imagining Abolition will be on display through Sept. 14 at the Welcome Project. Photo: Art by Terri, provided by Wave Pool
Hit Seekers’ Two-Year Anniversary Party When: June 22 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Hit Seekers Sports Cards, Fort Mitchell What: Celebrate Hit Seekers’ two-year anniversary with doorbuster deals, giveaways and a meet-and-greet with Cincinnati Reds player TJ Friedl. Who: Hit Seekers Sports Cards Why: Friedl will only be signing autographs for the first 100 guests from 9-10 a.m., so plan for an early arrival if you don’t want to miss this exclusive opportunity. Photo: Provided by Hit Seekers
Miamitown Pet Palooza When: June 22 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: At the intersection of Ferry Street and State Route 128 in Miamitown What: The event will feature an adoption drive with the SPCA and other local adoption agencies, pet vendors, a talent show and more. Who: Miamitown Why: Whether you’re looking to adopt a new animal or just want to spoil the one you have, this event is for you. Photo: SPCA Cincinnati
36th Annual Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival Noon-9 p.m. June 17; 2-6 p.m. June 18 Come commemorate the emancipation of Black slaves in the United States at the 36th Annual Cincinnati Juneteenth Festival. The festival begins at noon with a parade of flags that represent the African diaspora, and then continues into the afternoon with activities for all ages. Book reading, crafts, games and horseback rides will be available for kids, while over 25 performances on two stages will reflect shared African heritage that adults can enjoy. R&B, jazz, blues, African dancing, Latin jazz and the Voices of Freedom poetry slam will be performed. Vendors, art and food will also be present. Noon-9 p.m. June 17; 2-6 p.m. June 18. Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Dr., Mt. Adams, juneteenthcincinnati.org. Photo: Shutterstock
Fibonacci Brewing Co. 1445 Compton Road, College Hill Fibonacci offers an expansive outdoor beer garden and urban farm next door to its microbrewery. They have two taprooms, a covered patio, grassy garden space, friendly goats and chickens and plenty of craft beer and wine to sip on while enjoying the open outdoors. Photo: facebook.com/fibonaccibrewing
DJ Boywife at Bogart’s Resident Cincinnati celebrity DJ, DJ Boywife, facilitates more dancing, parties and fun than anyone in the city right now. Celebrate Friday night at Bogart’s or, really, almost any night of the week (sometimes two places in one night) with DJ Boywife who will be hosting one of his biggest crowds yet at Bogart’s on June 14 with Sapphic Factory, “a modern queer joy dance party,” that moves from city to city. One dollar of each ticket sold goes to the LGBT National Help Center. A summer night out under lights and sound. 8:30 p.m. June 14. $25.50 or 4 tickets for $16.50 each. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Clifton, bogarts.com. Photo: Caitlin Chrisenee Photo + Video
The Ultimate Race Expo When: June 23 from 1-4 p.m. Where: Madtree Brewing — Oakley Taproom, Oakley What: A free event for the walking and running community that includes a showcase of local races benefitting local causes, yoga, a fashion show, running tips from experts and more. Who: The Ultimate Race Expo Why: Looking for new walking or running buddies? This might be the perfect event for you. Photo: Daniel Reche, Pexels
AFTERGLO – Drag Brunch 2024 When: June 23 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: Somerhaus, Over-the-Rhine What: One of the hottest (maybe literally) drag brunches of the summer, starring Brock Leah Spears, Lexi Love and other drag performers. Who: Funke Presents Why: The mimosas and delicious brunch buffet options are only a plus. Photo: Provided by Funke Presents
Free People’s Party “A Juneteenth and Pride Celebration” When: June 23 from 8 p.m.-midnight Where: Lost & Found, Over-the-Rhine What: Blending the sounds of hip-hop, house, disco and soul music, this party celebrates Juneteenth and Pride Month. Who: Lost & Found Why: Your chance to feel funky and free. Photo: Provided by Lost & Found

Ashley Moor is the editor-in-chief of CityBeat. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, Ashley previously worked as a reporter for the Dayton Daily News and as the editor-in-chief of the now-defunct Dayton City...