Dayton LGBTQ+ Pride Parade and Festival kicks off today

DAYTON — The Greater Dayton LGBT Center is hosting Dayton’s Pride celebration this weekend.

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The Pride Parade and Festival kicks off on Saturday with 80 vendors, a kids game area, various food trucks, alcoholic beverages and more, according to the organization’s website.

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The parade starts at the Dayton Metro Library downtown, travels west on 3rd Street, north on Jefferson Street, west on 2nd Street, and finally turns south on Main Street to end at Courthouse Square.

The festival begins at Courthouse Square at noon. Live entertainment starts as soon as the parade ends and runs until 4 p.m.