Cincinnatians pride themselves on going above and beyond for the foundations they care deeply about. From marathons to food fests to pet adoption events, the Queen City is truly the queen at creating a supportive community.

Keep scrolling to see the charity festivals and events CityBeat readers voted as the best of the best.

No. 1 Best Charity Festival/Event: Cincinnati Pride Cincinnati Pride has been coloring the streets for over 50 years to fight for equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community while supporting individuality and spreading awareness through an annual parade and festival. The Cincinnati Pride Parade consists of rainbow flags, bright and colorful outfits and balloons, and takes place from 7th Street and Plum, down Vine Street past Fountain Square and ends at the festival location of Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove. People come to support and celebrate in whatever they feel confident in, but sparkles and vibrant colors, in the theme of the Pride flag, are always the trend. Photo: Aidan Mahoney
No. 2 Best Charity Festival/Event: Flying Pig Marathon This “Pig Party” consists of races throughout the Greater Cincinnati region with all the proceeds going to charities such as the American Cancer Society, Autism Connections, Cancer Family Care and more. The races include a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 5k, the Fifty West Brewing Mile, with celebrations and awards following. The full marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Photo: Ron Valle
No. 3 Best Charity Festival/Event: Asian Food Fest At Court Street Plaza in downtown Cincinnati, a two-day Asian food and culture festival is held to celebrate the Asian culture in the region. The festival consists of Asian food vendors, trucks and restaurants showcasing their delicious dishes, alongside live performances, local crafts, Asian beer and more. Photo: Mary LeBus
Red Dog’s Bake Sale at MadTree When: Feb. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Where: MadTree Brewing, Oakley What: All leashed furry friends are welcome to enjoy a sweet treat at this event at MadTree. Dog bakeries across the Greater Cincinnati area are bringing their tasty treats, such as cannolis and cupcakes, for your pups to try at Red Dog’s bake sale event. Who: Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa and MadTree Why: Our four-legged loved ones deserve a special treat for Valentine’s Day this year. Photo: myfurryvalentine.com
No. 5 Best Charity Festival/Event: Walk to End Alzheimer’s Participants walk through Sawyer Point to support and donate to The Alzheimer’s Association with garden flowers of different colors representing their connection to the disease. Every participant sets a goal to raise $100 and receives a purple Walk to End Alzheimer’s t-shirt if successful. Photo: Provided by Cincinnati Walk to End Alzheimer's
32nd Annual Servatii Bockfest When: March 1-3 Where: Over-the-Rhine’s Brewery District What: A Cincinnati tradition that celebrates spring, local brewery heritage and Bock beer. Who: Bockfest and tons of participating venues and businesses Why: There are events for all Bock beer enthusiasts, including the famous Bockfest parade, a run, live music and food. Photo: Provided by Steven Hampton of the OTR Brewery District
Loveland’s Movie in the Park 7 p.m. Aug. 12 Don’t miss Loveland’s next movie in the park. This weekend they’re showing Disney’s Encanto. While the movie starts at 8:45 p.m., the fun begins at 7 p.m., with a meet-and-greet photo opportunity with actors dressed as Encanto characters, a bird demonstration by Raptors Inc., a door prize drawing and ice cream trucks and popcorn. 7 p.m. Aug. 12. Phillips Park, 11667 Rich Road, Loveland, lovinlifeloveland.com. Photo: Alex Litvin, Unsplash
No. 8 Best Charity Festival/Event: Let’s Dance for the Heart of It! This black tie optional event supports the Aubrey Rose Foundation, a foundation that covers the medical bills, prescriptions and more of families with children with life-threatening illnesses. A ticket to the event includes dinner, drinks, a silent auction and a dance to end the night at midnight. Photo: Facebook
No. 9 Best Charity Festival/Event: Zoofari In support of the nearly 400 animal species and 3,000 plant species at the Cincinnati Zoo, Zoofari is a fundraising event bringing over 2,500 people into the Zoo and Botanical Garden for an evening of fun. The 2024 Zoofari raised over one million dollars and celebrated The Elephants of India and the zoo’s newest habitat, The Elephant Trek. Photo: Provided by the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
No. 10 Best Charity Festival/Event: Cincy Beerfest Cincy Beerfest, held at the Cintas Center, welcomes local and regional breweries, as well as craft wineries, for a day of tasting and sampling with the community. Some of the 150 drink selections at the event include Madtree, Downeast Cider, Masthead and Narrow Path. Photo: Thomas Bicknell