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Updated list: Pride events in the Dayton region celebrate LGBTQ+ community

The Greater Dayton LGBT Center hosted the Dayton Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Dayton to celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month on Saturday, June 1, 2024. This year, the new parade route started on 2nd St., turned right on Main St. and 1st St. past the new festival area on Saint Clair St. and ended on Patterson Blvd. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

The Greater Dayton LGBT Center hosted the Dayton Pride Parade and Festival in downtown Dayton to celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month on Saturday, June 1, 2024. This year, the new parade route started on 2nd St., turned right on Main St. and 1st St. past the new festival area on Saint Clair St. and ended on Patterson Blvd. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
Lifestyles
By Alex Cutler
June 4, 2024
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June is the designated month for Pride, during which the world celebrates inclusion, diversity and love with the LGBTQ+ community. Many local events in honor of Pride include marches and parades, vendors, food, entertainment and art.

The following is a partial list of what’s planned in the Dayton and Southwest Ohio regions:

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🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA+ History Talk

When: 6-7:30 p.m. June 6

Location: New Lebanon Branch of the Dayton Metro Library, 715 W. Main St., New Lebanon

Description: A talk led by Dayton Metro Library’s LGBTQIA+ services specialist. “We will uncover the history of LGBTQIA+ communities both local and national and will provide tips on how you can further explore this fascinating topic on your own.”

🏳️‍🌈Beavercreek Pride

The City of Beavercreek is asking for its first income tax. The city is one of a handful in the state that does not have such a tax. This has been a hot-button issue in the since since its founding in 1980 with two previous attempts roundly defeated. Proponents of the proposed 1.5 percent earned income tax say the city has changed over the decades and needs the tax to repair its roads and bridges, offset cuts in state money and refurbish its parks and city buildings. Proposed improvements to E.J. Nutter Park include paving the dirveway and parking lot, and building restrooms. TY GREENLEES / STAFF

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When: 2-8 p.m. June 9

Location: EJ Nutter Park: 865 Factory Road: Beavercreek

Description: A talk led by Dayton Metro Library’s LGBTQIA+ services specialist. “We will uncover the history of LGBTQIA+ communities both local and national and will provide tips on how you can further explore this fascinating topic on your own.”

🏳️‍🌈'Love is Love’: Celebrating Pride Month with Storytime

When: 11 a.m.-noon June 10

Location: Miamisburg Branch of the Dayton Metro Library, 545 E. Liden Ave., Miamisburg

Description: An inclusive storytime will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with message of love, acceptance and diversity. For children of all ages and families of all backgrounds.

🏳️‍🌈LGBTQIA+ Book Club

Dayton Metro Library, Main Library

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When: 7-8:30 p.m. June 10

Location: Dayton Metro Library, 215 E. Third St., Dayton

Description: A book discussion group :open to adults who are interested in reading and discussing a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and/or themes,” the library’s website says. The June book is “Endpapers” by Jennifer Savran Kelly.

🏳️‍🌈Kettering Pride 2024

The Kettering Ohio Pride Coalition will conduct Pride at Delco Park on June 14, 2024. FILE

Credit: Nick Graham

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When: 4-8 p.m. June 14

Location: Delco Park: 1700 Delco Park Drive, Kettering

Description: Kettering Pride will take place on June 14 at Delco Park. Featuring an array of local vendors and food trucks, the festival will be complimented by a lineup of local and guest performers. This festival is free and open to everyone.

🏳️‍🌈Pride Middletown

Middletown vice mayor Monica Nenni reads a proclamation from the city during the 5th annual Middletown Pride celebration held in downtown Middletown Friday, June 23 2023. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Credit: Nick Graham

When: 5-9:05 p.m. June 21

Location: 1045 Central Ave., Middletown (downtown area)

Description: Festival includes vendors, entertainment and a drag show. Details are still being finalized and vendors are sought.

🏳️‍🌈Springfield Pride Weekend

When: June 21-23

Location: Downtown Springfield

🏳️‍🌈Springfield Pride Brunch

When: 10:30 a.m. June 23

Location: Courtyard by Marriot, Springfield

Description: A Drag Brunch to support Quality Springfield at the end of Pride Weekend. Tickets can be purchased online.

🏳️‍🌈YS Pride Festival

When: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 29

Location: South Walnut Street, on the block of Mills Lawn Elementary School, Yellow Springs

Description: Presented in conjunction with the Village of yellow Springs, Yellow Springs Pride has a parade and The Purple March, dozens of vendors and entertainment supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The Purple March supports reproductive rights and the fight for diversity and inclusion.

🏳️‍🌈Dayton Pride Bar Crawl

Warped Wing Brewing Company and The Pizza Bandit celebrated the launch of their Acapulco Gold Session IPA collaboration at the brewery’s downtown Dayton taproom on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Attendees also went on a bar crawl that featured stops at The Oregon Express, Blind Bob’s, Dublin Pub, Troll Pub & Yellow Cab Tavern who are also featuring the new beer on tap. Musical entertainment was provided during the crawl by saxophonist Mike Bisig and trumpeter Doug Lane. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

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Credit: Tom Gilliam

When: 5-11 p.m. June 29

Location: Downtown Dayton

Description: The official Dayton Pride Bar Crawl will take place on June 29. This free event will travel to over four venues, with special discounts and drinks. This event will also have a free after party

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Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.