Cincinnati Pride 2026

📍 Where to meet

We have two meet points: one for marchers at the parade staging area downtown, and one for table staff at the festival at Sawyer Point. Pick the one that matches your role for the morning.

🕒 Run of show

All times are approximate and run on parade time. Expect to flex 15 to 20 minutes.

• 9:00 AM
  Marchers check in at staging
  Grab a flag, sign the marshal sheet, and find your spot in the contingent. Water and sunscreen at the supply cart.
• 9:45 AM
  Marcher huddle and safety brief
  Quick all-hands at the banner: chant sheet, the no-engagement policy with hecklers, and where the parade ends.
• 10:00 AM
  Parade step-off
  We march the downtown route toward the river and finish at Sawyer Point. Keep the banner front and the contingent tight.
• 10:30 AM
  Table staff set up the booth
  Tent, table, sign-up clipboards, QR code stand, swag, and the donation tablet. See the tabling instructions below.
• 11:30 AM
  Parade ends, regroup at the booth
  Marchers drop flags at the Sawyer Point booth and either grab a tabling shift or enjoy the festival.
• 12:00 – 8:00 PM
  Festival tabling in shifts
  Two-hour shifts, two to three people each. Sign-ups, conversations, and founding-member pitches. Schedule below.
• 8:00 PM
  Tear down
  Pack the tent, count sign-up sheets, and load out. Many hands make this fast; stick around if you can.

🏳 Who is marching

Parade contingent and roles. If your name is missing or your role is wrong, text the parade captain before the day of.

Want a marching spot? There is room. Email volunteer@ohiopride.org and we will add you to the contingent and the group text.

🏞 Tabling schedule

Sawyer Point, vendor row near the main stage. Two-hour shifts. Show up five minutes early so we can hand off cleanly.

✅ Tabling instructions

The booth has one job: meet people, sign them up, and make them feel welcome. Here is how a shift runs.

1. Greet first, ask second. A simple "Happy Pride, are you registered to vote in Ohio?" opens almost every conversation.
2. Get the sign-up. Newsletter and volunteer sign-ups go on the clipboard or the QR code. Name, email, and ZIP are all we need.
3. Make the founding-member pitch when it fits. If someone is fired up, point them to the founding-member tablet. No pressure, just the option.
4. Hand out swag with intent. Stickers and fans go to anyone; save the limited items for people who sign up.
5. Log issues, not arguments. If someone is hostile, disengage politely and let the shift lead know. We never debate at the booth.
6. Hand off clean. At the end of your shift, brief the next lead on supply levels and how many sign-ups you collected.

🎒 What to bring and wear

• Ohio Pride shirt if you have one, or a cyan or white top
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Refillable water bottle
• Sunscreen and a hat
• Your phone, charged, with this page saved
• A small bag you do not mind carrying all day
• Cash or card for food trucks
• A good attitude and a lot of waves

📞 Day-of contacts

Text first, call if it is urgent. These are the people to reach on the day.

Times, the contingent number, and the booth location are confirmed the week of the event in the group text. When in doubt, the group text wins over this page.