Northern Kentucky Pride Festival 2026

About Northern Kentucky Pride Festival 2026

The Northern Kentucky Pride Festival 2026 brings the Greater Cincinnati area's second-largest Pride celebration across the river to Covington on Sunday, June 7, from noon to 5 p.m. at Goebel Park in historic MainStrasse Village. Now in its 17th year and carrying the theme Y'all Means All, NKY Pride is an easy add for anyone celebrating Pride in the Cincinnati region, just minutes south of downtown. The day opens with a parade that steps off at noon near Sixth Street and Madison Avenue and winds into MainStrasse Village, followed by the festival at Goebel Park with live music, drag, food trucks, local vendors, and community resource booths. MainStrasse is one of the most charming districts in the area, full of historic German architecture, bars, and restaurants, which gives the festival a walkable, neighborhood-block-party feel. The crowd is friendly and all-ages, and the festival has long been a beloved tradition for LGBTQ+ Northern Kentuckians and their Cincinnati neighbors alike. Goebel Park is at 501 Philadelphia Street in Covington, an easy trip from downtown Cincinnati, you can even walk across the Roebling Suspension Bridge and into MainStrasse for a scenic approach, or take a short rideshare. Street parking fills up in the village on festival day, so arrive early or park and walk in. The festival is free to attend, so bring cash for vendors, sunscreen, and water for the afternoon. For a fuller Pride season that spans both sides of the Ohio River, the Northern Kentucky Pride Festival is a warm, welcoming stop on the Cincinnati Pride 2026 map.