Pride and Joy

Watch the Parade!

Can’t make it to the Pride parade in person?

Catch the action on Facebook Live with Lauren Artino and Kathrine Nero starting at 11 a.m., with interviews and coverage of the parade.

See it all at www.facebook.com/CincinnatiPeople

Cincinnati has come a long way, leaving its conservative reputation behind, scoring a 100 on the most recent Municipal Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign.

The first Cincinnati Pride parade and celebration in Greater Cincinnati was held in April 1973. From that first march and celebration, Cincinnati Pride has grown to include a week-long celebration of LGBTQ diversity in the region. Now arts and social service organizations are joined by corporate sponsors and politicians in a march to support everyone who calls Cincinnati home.

This year’s parade celebrates 49 years of Pride in Cincinnati. The
parade steps off at Seventh and Plum streets at 11 a.m., taking Vine Street past Fountain Square, through The Banks, and ending at the Cincinnati Pride 2022 Festival at Sawyer Point.

Though it’s all a lot of fun, Benjamin Morano, president of Cincinnati Pride wants people to remember the true purpose of the events.

“Pride is a wonderful time to celebrate but we want people to remember ow much we've fought for and how far we still have to go,” says Morano.

The purpose of Cincinnati Pride is to provide the Greater Cincinnati LGBTQIA+ community and our allies a forum that promotes inclusion and acceptance while affirming individuality. We work to produce programs that inspire, educate, and commemorate our rich history, while also celebrating our diverse culture. We foster collaboration with area organizations and businesses through sponsorships, partnerships and programming, and provide resources to positively impact the lives of all individuals regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.