Photos: The 2024 Cincinnati Pride Parade Beats the Heat

On June 22, the annual Cincinnati Pride Parade kicked off downtown with lots of color and balloons. Despite the heat, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the history and identity of the LGBTQ+ community. Many large companies such as Kroger and Delta Air Lines participated in the parade, creating their own floats and inviting their employees to join the celebration.

After the parade, the crowd gathered at Sawyer Point Park to continue with the festival, which included drag shows and other performances, food trucks, a range of vendor booths and activities for everyone.

Keep scrolling to see all of the LGBTQ+ joy we spotted at this year's Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival.

Photos by Lydia Schembre
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A woman smiles at the Pride festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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A woman smiles at the Pride festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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A woman teaches CPR at the Pride festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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A woman teaches CPR at the Pride festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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A woman waves the pride flag at the Pride festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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A woman waves the pride flag at the Pride festival on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
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