A Community-Led Celebration of Art, Family, and Belonging
Mt. Adams has long been one of Cincinnati’s most culturally vibrant neighborhoods.
Surrounded by historic architecture, art institutions, and independent businesses, the hill has always attracted artists, performers, and people who value creativity and community.
Mt. Adams Pride Month builds on that legacy.
Rather than a single-day festival, Pride on the Hill is designed as a month-long celebration where visitors can explore the neighborhood while attending performances, community events, and creative programming hosted throughout the business district.
The result is an experience that feels authentic to Mt. Adams — neighborhood-scaled, welcoming, and rooted in the arts.
Everyone is welcome here.
Support Pride on the Hill 🌈
Show your support for Mt. Adams Pride 2026 with an official yard sign. Perfect for front lawns, balconies, businesses, and anywhere that could use a little more color.
Each sign helps fund programming, events, and community initiatives throughout Pride Month.
Details:
Double-sided full color print
Weather-resistant corrugated plastic
Includes metal stake for easy installation
Standard yard sign size (18” x 24”)
Pickup Info:
Local pickup/ drop off in Mt. Adams (details sent after purchase)
Let’s make the hill loud, proud, and impossible to miss.
June Events
Pride Parade & Street Fair
Mt. Adams celebrates its first-ever Pride Parade & Street Fair with a family-friendly afternoon of music, community, and neighborhood pride. The parade steps off at 1p.m. and will feature performances by DanceFix, while the street fair includes community organizations, activities, and music from DJ Boywife performing on the patio at Monks Tavern.
DATE: JUNE 6TH
TIME: 12PM-4PM, Parade at 1PM
LOCATION: Mt. Adams Business District
Celebrate Queer artist with a special exhibition in Mt. Adams’ newest gallery.
Pride Art Exhibition at Gallery Jenseits
DATE: JUNE 6TH
TIME: 12PM-4PM
LOCATION: 1101 St Gregory St #200, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Show Pony queer cabaret
Show Pony is a themed cabaret-style performance featuring drag artists alongside a rotating lineup of performers including burlesque, comedy, dance, and live performance.
Designed to feel immersive and playful, performers appear throughout the evening in a cabaret-style environment that blends nightlife, art, and theatrical performance.
DATE: JUNE 10TH
TIME: doors: 6PM show: 8PM
LOCATION: Flora & Flair, 1101 Saint Gregory Street
How to Build Queer Community - Panel Discussion
DATE: JUNE 13TH
TIME: 1PM-2PM
LOCATION: Pilgrim Chapel, 1222 Ida Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
What is queer community? What makes it special? How do we find and nurture queer connections? Join us for an engaging and relaxed conversation with panelists on these questions and more. Please RSVP to Dave McCabe: dcabe@sbcglobal.net
Pride Pool Party at mt. Adams Pool
DATE: JUNE 13TH
TIME: 7-9PM
LOCATION: Mt. Adams Pool, 966 Mt Adams Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202
A night of swim and community!
Don’t Hide the Pride Dance party
DATE: JUNE 13TH
TIME: 10PM-2AM
LOCATION: Flora & Flair, 1101 Saint Gregory Street
DJs all night long.
Big Gay Picnic in the Park
DATE: June 14
TIME: 12:30 to 3 pm
LOCATION: Tom Jones Park, Parkside Pl &, Martin Dr, Cincinnati, OH 4520
Picnic in the park!
Reclaimed Runways: Pride Edition
DATE: JUNE 16TH, 17th, 18th
TIME: doors: 6PM show: 8PM
LOCATION: Flora & Flair, 1101 Saint Gregory Street
A creative fashion showcase celebrating sustainability, self-expression, and queer artistry.
Drag ’em Up the Hill Bar Crawl
DATE: JUNE 20TH
TIME: 2-8PM
LOCATION: Starting @ Bow Tie Cafe, 1101 St Gregory St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Explore Mt. Adams businesses while celebrating Pride with neighbors and friends.
WHAT PRIDE IN MT. ADAMS IS
Our Pride Parade and Street Fair are designed to be welcoming for all ages.
Family FriendlyThis celebration is volunteer-run and supported by local businesses and neighbors.
Community DrivenPride Month invites LGBTQ+ community members and allies to celebrate together.
Welcoming to All