Kentuckiana Pride Festival announces 2023 entertainment lineup. Here's what to know

Kentuckiana Pride Festival and Parade is Saturday, June 17, 2023
Kentuckiana Pride Festival and Parade is Saturday, June 17, 2023
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Vincint, Brooke Eden, and Slayyter are set to headline the 2023 Kentuckiana Pride Festival.

The annual LGBTQIA+ Pride celebration at Waterfront Park takes place Saturday, June 17 with indie-pop singer-songwriter Morgxn and country artist Chris Housman also set to take the stage during the event.

The 2023 Pride Festival kicks off with the annual Kentuckiana Pride Parade at noon on Campbell and Market streets and ends at the Big Four Lawn, 1101 E River Road. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg will serve as Grand Marshall for the parade.

Louisville artists taking part in the festival include The Daddy Sisters, Adam Thomas, Most Wanted, and the VOICES of Kentuckiana chorus. Additional entertainers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Here's what else you need to know about the 2023 Kentuckiana Pride Festival:

When is the 2023 Kentuckiana Pride Festival?

This year, the festival is Saturday, June 17 from noon to 10 p.m.

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Where is the 2023 Kentuckiana Pride Festival held?

The festival kicks off with the annual Kentkicana Pride Parade at Campbell and Market streets at 12 p.m. and moves down to the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park, 1101 E. River Road.

How much are tickets to the festival?

It is free to attend the parade. General admission is$10 and VIP tickets are $125. Tickets for the Kentuckiana Pride Festival are on sale at kypride.com.

Money raised during the event helps the Kentuckiana Pride Foundation promote social, economic, and health equity of Kentuckiana’s sexual and gender minorities, as well as advocates pride, celebrates achievements, and educates leaders.

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Is the Kentuckiana Pride Festival a family-friendly event?

Emily Amaya, right, and Rosemary Peters dance to the music during the 2019 Kentuckiana Pride Festival near the Big Four Bridge Saturday.
Emily Amaya, right, and Rosemary Peters dance to the music during the 2019 Kentuckiana Pride Festival near the Big Four Bridge Saturday.

Of course! Bring your chair or blanket to watch the parade. Once you arrive at the event site at Waterfront Park, there will be a Norton Children's Kids and Family area open from noon to 5 p.m. The family area will include face painting, corn hole, a prize wheel, games, and more.

Can I volunteer to work at the event?

When you sign up to volunteer a the Kentuckiana Pride Festival, you'll receive free entry before or after your shifts, an official volunteer t-shirt, and the opportunity to help out the community.

Is this a pet-friendly event?

Given the heat and crowds, the Kentuckiana Pride Foundation asks you to leave your pets at home.

Where do I find out more information about the 2023 Kentuckiana Pride Festival?

Scenes from the 2019 Kentuckiana Pride Parade on June 14, 2019
Scenes from the 2019 Kentuckiana Pride Parade on June 14, 2019

Everything you need to know, including updates on performers, is listed at kypride.com.

Reach Features Reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.

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