Pride Weekend Schedule
June 5–8, 2025
Thursday, June 5
Interfaith Service (7pm)
St John’s United Church of Christ
515 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Friday, June 6
Affair on St. Clair (6–10pm)
Affair on St. Clair is the official kick-off to Dayton Pride 2025! Join us Friday evening for a casual night of live entertainment, tasty food trucks, and drinks available for purchase as we launch a weekend full of LGBTQ+ festivities in downtown Dayton.
Hosted by Jackie O
Music by DJ Hill
Performances by Curtain Call Queens, Abertooth Lincoln, Never Try, Sage Fire, and The Rubi Girls
Saturday, June 7
Pride Parade (11am–12pm)
This year’s parade lines up on Jefferson Street, kicks off at Second, marches down Main, loops around First, and wraps up at Patterson.
Grand Marshalls
Brian Graves, Elliot Graves, Juniper Graves, Kamden Masters, Hunter Graves, and Ben Randolph
Pride Festival (12pm–5pm)
The Pride Festival keeps the celebration going after the parade, with live entertainment, local vendors, and plenty of delicious food! It’s a can’t-miss event for all ages. Bring the whole family and check out our dedicated kids’ area, packed with fun activities for every age group.
Hosted by Foxie Lane, Arione Decardeza, and Cherry Poppins
Sunday, June 8
Running With Pride 5k: 10th Anniversary! (9–11am)
An annual fundraiser for PFLAG Dayton
Eastwood Metropark
1385 Harshman Rd
Dayton, OH 45404
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