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Throughout the month of June, the Queen City will be hosting a number of Pride events that celebrate the local LGBTQ+ community. Keep reading for just a portion of them. For a complete list of Pride events, visit cincinnatipride.org.

IN: Cincinnati ranking high in LGBTQ+ equality survey While that local school board grapples with what it actually means to be kind, Cincinnati as a city is practicing it, earning top marks in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) LGBTQ+ Equality Survey. HRC released its twelfth edition of the Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a comprehensive assessment by HRC and the Equality Federation Institute. The index evaluates municipal policies, laws and services concerning LGBTQ+ equality. In the 2023 MEI, 129 cities, including Cincinnati, scored a perfect 100. The perfect scores in the 2023 report are an eightfold increase from 2022, and Cincinnati was one of eight “all-star” cities on the list. Photo: Benson Kua
Vintage Pride Kickoff June 1 from 1-4 p.m., Over-the-Rhine Celebrate the beginning of Pride month with local vintage vendors, live music, drag and more. Photo: Jiroe Matia Rengel, Unsplash
2018 NKY Pride Parade Photo: Ty Wesselkamper
Pride Brady Block Party June 6 from 6-9 p.m., The Banks Celebrate Pride with local vendors, giveaways, food trucks and entertainment by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Monét X Change from RuPaul’s Drag Race and Cincinnati Men’s Chorus. Photo: Provided by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
The 86 Pride Art Gallery Opening June 7 from 5-7 p.m., Corryville Enjoy coffee and work by artists in the LGBTQ+ community at this free event hosted by The 86 Coffee Bar. Photo: facebook.com/The86Uptown
Great American Ball Park Photo: Kevin Lush
City of Madeira Pride Festival June 8 from 3-6 p.m., Madeira Join the city of Madeira for its fourth annual City of Madeira Pride Festival, which includes live music, face painting, a bounce house, arts and crafts and educational tables. Photo: Jose Pablo Garcia, Unsplash
Trans Pride Adult Prom: The Decades June 8 from 6-11 p.m., Covington Enjoy a retro evening of fun while dressed in attire from your favorite decade at the Leapin’ Lizard. Photo: Kajetan Sumila, Unsplash
Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival | June 24, 2023 Photo: Emory Davis
Florence Y’alls Star Wars Night 7-10 p.m. July 7 Come on down to this Star Wars-themed FUNdraiser on Friday, July 7. Bring your best Star Wars gear while the Florence Y’alls take on the New York Boulders. Fifty percent of your ticket price supports BAWAC Community Rehabilitation Center’s services and programs to help maximize the vocational potential and quality of life of adult persons with disabilities. Rumor has it that their giveaway for the night will be a lightsaber. Buy tickets at givesmart.com. 7-10 p.m. July 7. Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, facebook.com. Photo: Provided by Florence Y'alls
Pride Multifaith Celebration June 20 from 7-9 p.m., Avondale Attend a Pride service open to all spiritualities and non-religious people with representation of Zoroastrian, Hindu, Quaker, Jewish, Christian, Pagan and Evangelical beliefs at the First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati. Photo: facebook.com/firstuu/
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
Cincinnati Pride Festival Noon-9 p.m. June 24 Celebrate pride and unity at the Cincinnati Pride Festival following the parade. Have some fun in the sun with food and drinks, vendors and entertainment. No pets or coolers allowed. Noon-9p.m. June 24. Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, cincinnatipride.org. Photo: CityBeat Staff
Bloom NYE Ball 2023 at Bloom OTR 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Jessica Dimon will be hosting this dance-fueled New Year’s Eve celebration at Bloom OTR. Festivities include star-studded drag performances, a cast meet-and-greet and a balloon drop at midnight with a champagne toast. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Bloom OTR, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, eventbrite.com.
Sip, Bite and Stroll at Findlay Market 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine At more than 150 years old, Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continually operated public market. Go for the farmers market, butcher shops, flower stalls, OTR Biergarten and eclectic eats. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger