Ohio's third largest metropolis is also one of the more conservative in the Midwest, but the city's Cincinnati Gay Pride celebration draws sizable crowds from across not only the metro area but many communities throughout the state, and in neighboring Kentucky and Indiana. Cincinnati Gay Pride takes place in mid-June (the weekend of June 13 and June 14, 2009) and takes place in one of the city's most gay-identified neighborhoods, the Northside.
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Here's a brief preview of Cincinnati Gay Pride in 2009:
The Cincinnati Pride Festival takes place on Saturday, June 13, from 3 pm until 9 pm, and on Sunday, June 14, from 1 pm until 7 pm, at Jacob Hoffner Park (4101 Hamilton Ave.). Entertainment at the festival this year include Saturday's host, Quasi, and Sunday's host, Penny Tration, along with such esteemed performers as God-Des & She, Frederick Ford, Jason Stuart, the Black Mondays, Perpetual Ritual, and Perfect Electric.
On Sunday, June 14, preceding the festival, the Cincinnati Gay Pride Parade commences at 11:30 with a pep rally at Burnet Woods (3251 Brookline Dr.). The procession then starts at 1 pm and moves northwest from Burnet Woods to the festival grounds at Jacob Hoffner Park.
Of course, additionally, numerous gay bars as well as gay-popular restaurants, hotels, and shops have special events and parties throughout Pride Week. Check local gay papers, such as Greater Cincinnati GLBT News for details.
