The Center • 50th Anniversary
Join us at the Greater Dayton LGBT Center as we joyfully celebrate 50 years of unwavering support and advocacy! This vibrant Pride event honors the incredible LGBTQ+ community and commemorates the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal moment that ignited the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement. Let’s unite in pride and progress!
Become a Sponsor
The PRIDE Festival could not be what it is today without our sponsors. It is not just about a big party. It is the LGBT Center’s largest fundraising event of the year. In other words, PRIDE lets the Center help others show their pride throughout the year. Deadline: May 15, 2026
Sponsor Pride 2026
Vendors
Whether it’s setting up a booth to provide community resources, selling fabulous merchandise, or offering much-needed food or beverages, we’d love to have you. Food vendor deadline: April 30, 2026. Sales & nonprofit vendor deadline: May 16, 2026.
Vendor Application
Parade
March in the Pride parade! The parade kicks off on Saturday at 11am at Jefferson and 2nd Street. Deadline: May 16, 2026.
Register for the Pride Parade
Volunteer
Pride is a huge undertaking every year and is primarily pulled off by volunteers. Whether it is helping organize parade participants or setting up, or helping during the festival, volunteers are what make Pride happen.
Volunteer at Pride
Support The Center
Donations from the community, not only during PRIDE but throughout the year, help The Center continue programming that benefits the community as a whole.
Donate Now