Last year, Kentucky and the surrounding area was host to an amazing number of pride events big and small. This year looks to be no different, with so many of them returning from last year! I compiled this list to keep track of them, because I haven't been able to find them anywhere else.
Last Updated: 10/16/2023 Posted times are assumed to be local.
All event times and places are subject to change.
Some events may be 18+.
Please check their web sites for details.
May 21st Update: The Fairness Campaign has updated the list on their site to show 2023 events. This site will continue to track Kentucky events seperately, but you might be able to find events there that are not listed here.
May
Studio Zen PRIDE Month Kickoff Fundraiser
Saturday, May 27th — Mt. Sterling, KY
30pm-7:30pm @ Studio Zen
Facebook Event
June
Live With Pride Block Party
Friday, June 2nd — Lexington, KY
5pm-9pm @ Greyline Station
(Reoccuring on the first Friday of every month.)
Facebook Event
QueerKY Pride
Friday, June 2nd — Louisville, KY
2pm-Midnight @ Mile Wide Beer Co.
Facebook Event
Saturday, June 3rd — Paducah, KY
12pm @ The Johnson Bar
Facebook Event
Pride at the River Park
Saturday, June 3rd — Augusta, KY
1pm @ River Park (Augusta Boat Dock)
Facebook Post
Pride Picnic in the Park
Saturday, June 3rd — Somerset, KY
11am-3pm @ Citizens Park
Facebook Event
Richmond Pride LGBTQIA+ Festival
Saturday, June 3rd — Richmond, KY
11am-8pm @ Irvine McDowell Park
Facebook Event
Southern Indiana Pride
Saturday, June 3rd — Jeffersonville, IN
4pm-11pm @ Big Four Station Park
Official Website
NKY Pride Festival
Sunday, June 4th — Covington, KY
12pm-5pm @ Goebel Park
Parade 1pm @ Covington Riverfront
Afterparty 5pm-8:30pm @ Hotel Covington
Official Website
Latinx Pride
Saturday, June 10th — Louisville, KY
5pm-9pm @ La Casita Center
Facebook Event
Danville Area Pride Picnic Potluck
Sunday, June 11th — Danville, KY
6pm-8pm @ Pioneer Playhouse Indoor Theater
Facebook Event
Cincy Black Pride
Tuesday, June 13th - Sunday, June 18th — Cincinnati, OH
Film Festival (Day 1) - Tuesday, June 13th Town Hall - Wednesday, June 14th Film Festival (Day 2) - Thursday, June 15th Awards & After Party - Friday, June 16th Cincy Black Pride @ Juneteenth Celebration - Saturday, June 17th Closing Party @ OTR StillHouse - Sunday, June 18th Official Website
Kentuckiana Pride Festival
Saturday, June 17th — Louisville, KY
Parade 12pm @ NULU, ending at Big Four Lawn
Festival 12pm-10pm @ Big Four Lawn
Official Website
Community Pride Picnic in the Park
Saturday, June 24th — Corbin, KY
10am-2pm @ St. John's Park
Facebook Event
Saturday, June 24th — Harlan, KY
Meet Up 9am @ Harlan County Courthouse
March begins 10am
Facebook Event
Lexington Pride Festival
Saturday, June 24th — Lexington, KY
11am-10pm @ Central Bank Center
Official Website
Owensboro Pride Picnic
Sunday, June 25th — Owensboro, KY
Visibility Walk 12pm
Picnic 1pm-7pm @ Unity Fellowship
Facebook Event
July
Ashland Pride Family Picnic
Saturday, July 8th — Ashland, KY
1pm-5pm @ Ashland Riverfront Park
Facebook Page
August
No events are currently planned for August.
September
Louisville Pride Festival
Saturday, September 9th — Louisville, KY
11am-11pm @ Bardstown Road in the Highlands
Official Website
Kentucky Black Pride
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 15th - 17th — Lexington, KY
Meet & Greet Drag Show - Thursday 9am @ TBA
Gala & Honor's Ball - Friday 6:30pm @ THE VENUE
Pride in the Park - Saturday 12pm-7pm @ Woodland Park
Pride After Party - Saturday 10pm @ The Chill Spot
After Church Drag Brunch - Sunday 2pm-5pm @ The Chill Spot
Official Website
Murray Pride Fest
Saturday, September 16th — Murray, KY
Pride March 9am @ Murray State Gates
Pride at the Park 10am @ Central Park
Facebook Page
Berea PRIDE Festival
Saturday, September 30th — Berea, KY
10am-8pm @ Memorial Park
Facebook Page
Pikeville Pride
Saturday, September 30th — Pikeville, KY
12pm-6pm @ the Appalachian Wireless Arena
Facebook Event
Shelby County Pride
Saturday, September 30th — Shelbyville, KY
12pm-5pm @ Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center
Official Website Facebook Event
October
Capital Pride
Saturday, October 14th — Frankfort, KY
11am-5pm @ Old Capitol Lawn
Official Website
Heartland Pride
Sunday, October 15th — Elizabethtown, KY
Drag Show 1:30pm @ Waters Edge Winery
Pride 4pm-7pm @ Pritchard Community Center
Facebook Page
Bowling Green Pride Festival
Saturday, October 21st — Bowling Green, KY
Festival 12pm-5pm @ Circus Square Park
Fairness Ordinance March to City Hall 5pm
Pride Crawl and Drag 7pm @ Circus Square Park
Facebook Event
Chill Out and Proud Somerset
Saturday, October 21st — Somerset, KY
11am @ Somerset College's Festival Field
Facebook Page
Danville Fall Pride Picnic
Saturday, October 21st — Danville, KY
5pm-8:30pm @ Centre's Lawn (in front of the Student Center)
Winchester Pride & Inclusion Fest
Saturday, October 21st — Winchester, KY
12pm-6pm @ Depot Street
Facebook Event
TBD
Events from last year that have not yet been confirmed.
