2023 Favorite Events
We checked in with some in-the-know Cincinnati People about the events they loved in 2023 – and they certainly had a lot to choose from!
Find out more about our experts here, and read below to find out their favorite events.
Hot weather: My Anderson Township Independence Day Parade makes me so happy every year!
Cold weather: Clearly we have the BEST Festival of Lights in the nation.
– Sarah Celenza
Kroger Wellness Festival!
– Megan Coffey
Opening Day is forever a favorite. Even last year, when no one was really expecting a great season, the city shows up and celebrates and hopes together. I love that.
– Hillary Copsey
Hyde Park Farmers Market.
– Tim David
Opening Day Parade!! Go Reds!
– Bridget England
Hell is Real Volume 3, the Eastern Conference Finals at TQL Stadium
– Christian Gill
Asian Food Fest was a hit with both Emma Guckiean and Stephen Schmidt.
Seeing the community come together for Sophie's Angel Run, a staple of the West Side since 2007, is so moving to me. The Meinhardt Family has found a way to honor the daughter they lost to a rare and aggressive brain tumor, and raise money for medical research and educational scholarships. They are amazing people, as is everyone who comes out to participate.
– Krista Katona Pille
The Krohn Conservatory Butterfly Show
– Evans Mirageas
The Kroger Wellness Festival. :)
– Jenifer Moore
Swiftinnati Tay-Gate at the Banks! Being around thousands of like-minded Swifties with fabulous outfits and so much excitement - and both my daughters - was the best time I had all year.
– Kathrine Nero
Aimee Meredith Cox’s welcome poetry reading at FotoFocus Convening.
– Mindy Rosen
The Northside 4th of July parade, and I’m not just saying that as a longtime Lawn Chair Lady! It’s the proudest celebration of independence – and independents – you’ll ever find, anywhere.
–Tricia Suit
CYC's DREAM MAKERS of course! We dressed in ‘80s gear to celebrate 35 years of Impact!, highlighting students and partners – what a fun and inspiring night!
– Amy Thompson
Photo by Shae Combs
My Top 3:
Attending the Bengals vs. Buffalo game in Buffalo
The Flying Pig Marathon in the pouring rain
Kroger Wellness Festival where I met my pal Chad Johnson
– Courtney Tomasetti