YS Pride Parade
Saturday June 28, 2025
The most colorful parade of the year is back — and bigger than ever! The Yellow Springs Pride Parade will once again light up the village with floats, music, costumes, and community spirit. From decked-out vehicles to walkers in full Pride attire, this year’s celebration is all about joy, visibility, and showing up for one another.
Want to make a statement? Bring your best protest signs — or join us beforehand to create your own.
Bring your color, creativity, and pride — and help make this year’s parade unforgettable!
LINE UP
All participants of the Parade 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 to march and walk are not permitted to park in the parking lot, and should find parking around the event area and walk to the line-up.
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.
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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.