Phillip O'Rourke represents YS Pride Festival on Gaywaves Podcast
What does family-friendly mean to YS Pride and what is coming up at the festival?
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and YS Pride information. Learn more about Yellow Springs Pride and the annual LGBTQ+ family-friendly celebration.
Festival
Schedule
WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL +
The 2024 YS Pride Festival will take place in Yellow Springs, Ohio - Saturday, June 29th, 2024 from 11am - 5pm on the block of Mills Lawn Elementary School.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
11:00AM
VENDOR PARK OPENS
OB&E Takes the Stage
YS Pride Parade & The PURPLE March
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12:00PM
The Cinci Brass LIVE at Mills Park Hotel
Directly across from festival.
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1:00PM
OFFICIAL WELCOME
The Spirit of Pride Remarks
Contest Winners Announced
2:00PM
YS PRIDE HIP-HOP REVIEW Feat:
DC King & VIPeach
2:30PM - 3:30PM
DRAG & DRAMA SPECTACULAR Feat:
Magnus Lovesong • Atlas Stone • National Holiday • Octavius Rashad • Scarlett Moon • Vodka Anne Cox • Tova Ura Vitch • Anaslaysia
& Jareje Rashad
4:00PM - 4:45PM
Dj Industrial Badger Performs feat.
Kilyo and Kelo
4:45PM - 5:00PM
Thank you for coming. See you in 2025!
Festival ends.
* 7:30PM
THE BIRDCAGE (1996) — R
Little Art Theatre
Advance tickets available.
10:00pm - 1:00am
YS Pride Beach After Party feat. Scarlett Moon & Friends 18+ | Free admission
Peach's Grill
MEET THE
ENTERTAINERS +
Parade
YS Pride Parade+
The most colorful parade of the year is back & bigger than ever! This year, YS Pride introduces The PURPLE March to the annual YS Pride Parade. From decorated floats and vehicles, to those who will march in their best purple & pride attire, the 2024 YS Pride Parade & The PURPLE March are set to electrify the village with winners being announced of The Spirit Award for best decorated vehicle, and the Best-in-March for the most spirited walker. The theme this year is PURPLE. Decorate/dress accordingly.
LINE UP
All participants of the Parade & The PURPLE MARCH are to line up at 10am in the rear parking lot of Mills Lawn Elementary School. Vehicles must enter from West Limestone (Dayton Street) and turn left into the Mills Lawn Parking lot. A volunteer will direct you upon entry. When the parade is over, floats and decorated vehicles are permitted to re-enter and park in the parking lot.
Those joining The PURPLE WALK are not permitted to park in the parking lot, and should find parking around the event area and walk to the line-up.
THE PARADE CONTESTS
While lining up, Ms. Demure and Associates will survey all of the floats and vehicles to name the winner of the 2024 YS Pride Spirit Award, sponsored by Little Art Theatre, for the best decorated float or vehicle. "Best-in-March" will also be judged and the winner will be named for the. most purple & pride themed outfit. More contest info...
Winners will be announced on the YS Pride Stage at 1pm.
PARADE RULES
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Passengers are not permitted to exit vehicles once parade begins.
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Items (including candy, merch, etc...) is not permitted to be thrown from the parade.
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All participants (mobile/marching) will refrain from wearing adult themed, or derogatory/slur/profanity verbiage on their clothing/person or will not be permitted to participate.
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The Annual YS Pride Festival is a family-friendly celebration. No profanity is permitted to be shouted or amplified from any vehicle or individual participating in the parade.
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All participants must remain in the parade for the duration of the route. Entering or exiting mid-route is not permitted.
Little Art Theatre is sponsor of the 2024 YS Spirit Award, and host of the 2024 LGBTQ+ June Movie Series.
Look who is coming to YS Pride!
ACLU of Ohio
Adore Boutique
Amalltheo's Artwork
Antioch College
Arcane Moon Studio
Art by Jamie & Ashley
Asexual Aromantic Alliance of Ohio
Beads n Buddies
Bitter Blossom Teapothecary
Blue's Mews Siamese Cat Rescue
Brick Books
CAMPAIGN
Crazy Good Customs
Cruise Planners
Dayton VA Medical Center
Digital Sky 3D
Enchanted Ears By Kennedy
Equality Ohio
Equitas Health
Felicity Flea
Femme Artisans
First Presbyterian Church
FTG FacePainting
Glamor and Glitz
Glasshouse Realty
GLITTERNGOLDVINTAGE
Greene County Democratic Party
Greene County Public Health
Handmade Like You
Harmony Creek Church
Have A Gay Day Inc
Imme and more
Inspirit Arts
Knots & Nonsense
Kozmic dyes
League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area
LGBTQ Chaplain Services, LLC
M Layne Art
M.A.D Creations by Liz
Matrix Media Press, LLC
Miami Valley Harm Reduction Ohio
Mills Park Hotel
Miss Thangs
My Oopsie Daisy
Name of Business/Organization
Natsukashii Dreaming
Pajaro Negro
Peace, love, and vintage
PetSmart
Pro-Choice Ohio
Project Warmth
Pure Ohio Wellness
Q+ Youth Center
QTG Mobile HOOKAH LOUNGE
Renewal by Andersen
Ro2kcollection
Rufftimes, LLC
Sugar Witch Magical Treats
Sunny Corner Dyes
TCN Behavioral Health Services, Inc.
Tender Loving Paws
The Trendy Tribe
The Wonder Strand
TimTam Enterprise LLC/DBA: BakedWright Gourmet Popcorn
Treehug Trading Co
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Yellow Springs
United Church Homes, Inc.The Trinity Community at Fairborn
Valkyrie Stitchworks
Wallflower Bakery (LLC)
Waybridge Counseling
Wolford Ventures
Wonderful Sunshine Studio
Wright State University LGBTQA Center
FOOD & BEVERAGE+
MEET THE VENDORS+
Meet the Vendors
YS Pride
After Party+
Peach's Grill | Yellow Springs, Ohio
Saturday Night
Doors open @ 9:30pm+
Get ready for the after party of the year. We are getting BEACHY with Scarlett Moon & Friends as they help us close out our annual LGBTQ+ celebration.
Admission: Free
Ages: 21+ | ID Required
Get ready for Merch • Drinks • Raffles • Drag • & Good times!!!
After Party
Community
Partnerships
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Where should I go when I arrive at the festival? What should I wear?Volunteers must check in and out with volunteer organizer Alissa Paolella or a Pride Festival Committee member at the YS Pride Info Tent for safety and tracking purposes. Wear your pink YS Pride Volunteer T-shirt. Please arrive 15 minutes before your shift begins.
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Where is the Pride Tent?The Pride Tent is located on the south end of South Walnut Street, just past Short Street and near the First Aid Tent. It will be under the smaller of two large rainbow arches. You can’t miss us!
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Where is the First Aid Tent?You can edit the title from the FAQ 'Settings' tab in the Editor. To remove the title from your mobile app go to the 'Site & App' tab in your Owner's app and customize.
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Can my child or teen receive credit for volunteer community service at Pride?Yes, as long as our event meets all qualifications. Please review arrangements thoroughly to determine eligibility and bring any required paperwork for the Pride Festival volunteer organizer (Alissa Paolella) to sign at the end of the child’s/teen’s shift.
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Who should I contact if there is an emergency?While we appreciate the quick and decisive action of volunteers,only trained law enforcement should handle a potentially conscientious situation. Flag down an officer, EMT, or another volunteer or planning committee member for support. Inform law enforcement of suspicious activity or unattended items. Historically, our Pride Festival has not drawn protestors, but it is always possible. Do not engage with protestors.
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What are the street closures for the Pride Festival?South Walnut Street will be closed between West Limestone and Elm streets. Additionally, Short Street will be closed.
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What is the Parade Route?
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What is the plan for inclement weather?Power outages: YS Pride will use generators for electricity in the event of a power outage. Dangerous weather: In the event of dangerous weather, we will communicate directly with you. Meet at the YS Pride Info Tent, if possible, so we can know everyone is accounted for. Rain: The event will continue through rain unless lightning is observed in the area.
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Are pets allowed at the YS Pride Festival?For the safety of attendees and their animals, pets are not permitted at Pride. If you observe someone walking a pet (which is not the same as a service animal), you can gently remind them that we value the safety of attendees and pets and ask them to come back later without their pet.
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What steps are you taking to ensure accessibility for those with disabilities during Pride?YS Pride and our volunteers value inclusion. You will assist with accommodation requests. Accessible parking will be designated in the Mills Lawn Elementary School parking lot for those with handicapped placards. Like our approach to pets, this is conducted on an honor system. Accessible portable restrooms will be placed at both ends of the wheelchair-accessible event. Be observant. If in doubt, reach out to Alissa or stop by the YS Pride Info Tent. Remember, not all disabilities are visible.
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Who belongs at Pride?The short answer is everyone! This includes people of all sexualities, gender identities and expressions, races, ethnicities, ages, abilities, and more. An essential part of your is to make everyone feel welcomed and included.
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