Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Parade common Questions
Last updated: June 28, 2024
When does the parade start? 11am, rain or shine
PARADE PARTICIPANTS
When do I need to be there? Parade participants should plan to arrive beginning at 10am. There is no need to arrive earlier. Do NOT enter the street for staging until all vehicles are placed. Remain on the sidewalks or side streets until volunteers allow you to line up.
Where do I go? Parade participants should go to the intersection of 7th & Central.
How do I find my group? Your group's contact will provide you with your group's entry number and lane color. This information is also on our website! Click here!
Parade Participants - Do NOT enter the Emergency Lane while trying to find your group for the parade. This lane must be always kept open for emergencies only.
Can we bring our own water?
Yes, please bring water. You can bring water for your participants. We encourage the use of personal reusable water bottles. We will refill stations at the Festival location at Sawyer Point. There will not be any refill stations along the parade route.
If you want to bring water to hand out to others, they must be sealed water bottles purchased from a manufacturer.
Trash Collection
Let’s leave Cincinnati beautiful! Plan to bring a garbage bag for your group and collect along the way. Recycle when possible.
Are animals allowed in the parade?
Animals are not allowed to participate in the parade. Exception: well behaved dogs can participate but must be on vehicles. Keep in mind it is likely to be hot and sunny and may not be a good experience for a dog.
Can young kids participate in the parade?
Yes! People of all ages are welcome. Keep in mind that it is likely to be hot and sunny. The parade staging will start approximately at 10am, step off will be at 11am, and the full parade will not end before 1:30 pm.
Prohibited Items
● No confetti poppers
● Siren sounds should not be played by parade participants.
About Mascots
We love seeing Mascots in the parade! Those costumes get very hot in June and have limited visibility due to the masks. Plan to have a helper for each mascot to help keep them hydrated and navigate around other parade participants.
Mascots can stop for photos with the crowds, but their related parade entry must keep moving.
PARADE AUDIENCE
Love watching the best parade in Cincinnati? These answers are for you…
Where’s the best place to view the parade? The absolute best way to view the parade is by volunteering as one of our amazing parade volunteers! Volunteer today and support Cincinnati Pride!
Anywhere along the parade route gives you a great opportunity to view all the parade entries. Fountain Square and the Banks areas are popular locations. In 2023, we had great supporters along every sidewalk in the route. See our parade route here!
If you decide to view the parade near the end of the route, please utilize the sidewalks along the scenic bylaw. Do not stand in the entrance to Yeatman’s Cove at Sawyer Point.
When does the parade start? 11am, rain or shine
PARADE PARTICIPANTS
When do I need to be there? Parade participants should plan to arrive beginning at 10am. There is no need to arrive earlier. Do NOT enter the street for staging until all vehicles are placed. Remain on the sidewalks or side streets until volunteers allow you to line up.
Where do I go? Parade participants should go to the intersection of 7th & Central.
How do I find my group? Your group's contact will provide you with your group's entry number and lane color. This information is also on our website! Click here!
Parade Participants - Do NOT enter the Emergency Lane while trying to find your group for the parade. This lane must be always kept open for emergencies only.
Can we bring our own water?
Yes, please bring water. You can bring water for your participants. We encourage the use of personal reusable water bottles. We will refill stations at the Festival location at Sawyer Point. There will not be any refill stations along the parade route.
If you want to bring water to hand out to others, they must be sealed water bottles purchased from a manufacturer.
Trash Collection
Let’s leave Cincinnati beautiful! Plan to bring a garbage bag for your group and collect along the way. Recycle when possible.
Are animals allowed in the parade?
Animals are not allowed to participate in the parade. Exception: well behaved dogs can participate but must be on vehicles. Keep in mind it is likely to be hot and sunny and may not be a good experience for a dog.
Can young kids participate in the parade?
Yes! People of all ages are welcome. Keep in mind that it is likely to be hot and sunny. The parade staging will start approximately at 10am, step off will be at 11am, and the full parade will not end before 1:30 pm.
Prohibited Items
● No confetti poppers
● Siren sounds should not be played by parade participants.
About Mascots
We love seeing Mascots in the parade! Those costumes get very hot in June and have limited visibility due to the masks. Plan to have a helper for each mascot to help keep them hydrated and navigate around other parade participants.
Mascots can stop for photos with the crowds, but their related parade entry must keep moving.
PARADE AUDIENCE
Love watching the best parade in Cincinnati? These answers are for you…
Where’s the best place to view the parade? The absolute best way to view the parade is by volunteering as one of our amazing parade volunteers! Volunteer today and support Cincinnati Pride!
Anywhere along the parade route gives you a great opportunity to view all the parade entries. Fountain Square and the Banks areas are popular locations. In 2023, we had great supporters along every sidewalk in the route. See our parade route here!
If you decide to view the parade near the end of the route, please utilize the sidewalks along the scenic bylaw. Do not stand in the entrance to Yeatman’s Cove at Sawyer Point.