2025 Pride Festival Info | Delaware Ohio Pride

Welcome

Delaware Ohio Pride is excited to announce the 2025 Delaware Pride Festival, scheduled for Saturday, June 7. The festival will take place at Boardman Arts Park, located at 154 W. William St., and open to the public at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The event is free and open to all ages, with over 80 vendors participating in the festival. The festival features a wide array of entertainment options, including performances, drag shows, and children's activities such as crafts, games, story times, face painting, appearances by Nate the Magician, and more!

Several food trucks will also be available to provide refreshments throughout the day.

Parking is available at the Ohio Wesleyan University parking lot across William Street, off of Liberty Street.

Plan Your Pride

Planning ahead makes the Pride Festival even more enjoyable.

Here are some tips to make your Pride a great experience!

01-What to bring

It's June, so make sure to bring enough water and SPF to protect yourself from the sun. Although DOP will have food vendors available, it might be a good idea to bring a light snack just in case. If you plan on watching our entertainment, it would be a good idea to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on; umbrellas are permitted, but nothing bigger than a regular beach umbrella (there will be a designated area for those). Don't forget to bring your sunglasses and hand sanitizer as well.

02-Pride is better with friends

Coming alone is ok...but coming with your friends is even better! Bring your besties so you have someone to live, laugh, and love with for the memories!

04-Rideshare

There is limited parking in the vicinity of the park. We recommend using a ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft to alleviate parking issues.

03-Bring that money, honey

We have a variety of amazing vendors at our Pride Festival. Be sure to visit and support them, as they contribute to our Pride celebration. Most vendors accept credit cards, but it's always a good idea to have some cash on hand as well as to tip our entertainers.