Pride Events in Black Cincinnati: Celebrations of LGBTQ+ Pride and Black Culture
Riots against police brutality led by Black queer and trans folks paved the way for Pride as it is celebrated today. The Black and queer liberation movements are fundamentally interconnected. The following pride events in Black Cincinnati aim to highlight the unique experiences of Black members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Enjoy parades, parties, festivals, film viewings, performances, and more around the greater Cincinnati area. Black pride events provide spaces where Black LGBTQ+ individuals can be seen, celebrated, and embraced.
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2025 Pride Events Outside of Pride Month
June is too short to fit all Cincinnati Pride events. Check out the events below to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride throughout the year!
LGBTQ+ Support Meeting
Tuesday, July 22
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
NKY Pride Center (Covington)
Free Admission
Come together as parents, families, allies, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Adult Swim with Midwestern Lesbian
Thursday, August 7
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ziegler Pool (OTR)
$10
Enjoy after-hours at Ziegler Pool for an Adult Swim with Midwestern Lesbian, featuring DJ Lemon! Guests must be over 21.
LGBTQ+ Support Meeting
Tuesday, August 26
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
NKY Pride Center (Covington)
Free Admission
Come together as parents, families, allies, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
2026 Cincinnati Black LGBTQ+ Pride Month Events
Check back to view 2026 Pride Month Events. Celebrate the vibrant intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identities with a range of Pride Month events in Cincinnati.
These Cincinnati Black Pride events are informative, fun, and fabulous! If there are other things to do in Cincinnati we missed, submit them to The Voice of Black Cincinnati Calendar.
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Black LGBTQ+ Organizations in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Black Pride
513-818-9596
[email protected]
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Cincinnati Black Pride aims to mobilize the Black LGBTQ+ Community to promote the health, education, awareness, and social and cultural wellness of people in Greater Cincinnati living at the intersection of Black and LGBTQ+ identity.
Cincinnati Black Pride puts on an LGBTQ+ film festival each year in June. The organization also hosts the annual Vizazi Torch Awards. The awards honor Black Greater Cincinnatians committed to improving the quality of life for Black Queer and Trans folks. Cincinnati Black Pride even has an annual health fair featuring BP checks, STD screenings, mental health forums, exercise, and meditation.
Related Article: Enjoy food from Black-owned restaurants before or after your event.
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