COVINGTON, Ky. – Rainbow flags are gonna fly, floats are gonna roll, and there will be drag in the city where “Y’all really means all.”
NKY Pride 2025 festivities start tonight and run throughout the weekend, celebrating inclusivity, diversity, and an overall welcoming disposition here in The Cov.
You’ll find lots of other fun things to do too, like a Fishing Derby, great live music, the farmers market, music trivia (with cats), cool craft workshops, a reading quest, and more.
NKY Pride 2025 kicks off tonight with in a celebration of community, equality, and acceptance at the NKY Pride Rooftop Drag Show at Braxton Brewing Co.
Molly Mormen is host for this fun-filled, entertaining evening that features the release of Braxton’s Archive Series: Strawberry Kiwi Lager.
Next up is Saturday’s NKY Pride 2025 Pop-Up Shop, which is the place to get the hippest of Pride gear, like this year’s BLDG-designed t-shirt (it will sell out for sure, so don’t dally), new hats, and sweet deals on merchandise from previous years, Pride flags, pins, and just about everything else you could dream of so that you’ll be properly attired and accessorized for all the festivities.
On Sunday, the 16th Annual NKY Pride Festival & Parade – Y’all Means All! will wrap its way through Covington (here’s the NKY Pride Parade route), culminating in the most festive of festivals at Goebel Park.
But that’s not all! The Official NKY Pride After Party happens at Coppin’s at Hotel Covington at 5 p.m. on Sunday, complete with a DJ and drag show, and Brooklyn Steele-Tate and Sarah Jessica Darker as emcees.
The competition will be fierce and there will be lots of feline vibes at Guess That Song: 2010s Throwback Trivia Night at Purrfect Day Cat Café.
From floor anthems to emo heartbreakers, this is your time to shine and show that you’ve got main character energy when it comes to 2010 hits.
Bring your friends and you’re a-game. Losers get cat cuddles (so there are no losers, actually), and prizes for first, second, and third place.
Covington Parks & Recreation’s annual Youth Fishing Derby is on Saturday, and that means a FREE fun-filled day at Prisoners Lake in Devou Park.
The event is open to kids ages 15 and under. Bait is provided and pole rentals are available with a parent ID.
Prizes awarded for “longest fish,” “shortest fish,” and “heaviest fish,” and “most fish caught.”
Free hotdogs while they last.
Kool Kat in The Spotlight: A Shakespearean Masterpiece at Purple Paisley, Local Artisan Shop on Saturday is where The Bard meets the brush (paintbrush, that is) in a painting class.
You’ll be guided step by step as you bring your very own Shakespearean Kool Kat to life, your feline embodying the emotional depth of one of Shakespeare’s characters.
Join the Kenton County Public Library for a faire that’s fit for royalty.
Heroes, Myths and Legends: Summer Reading Quest Kickoff is an after-hours celebration at the library’s Covington Branch.
Revel in royal entertainment, food, and local vendors, and let the wee once enjoy a bounce house castle and juggling.
Que4Care: Supporting Those with ALS at Smoke Justis on Saturday is the culmination of a weeklong fundraiser aimed at raising $70k to support local folks living with ALS. (If you scroll down, you’ll see Thursday and Friday night happy hours that are part of this weeklong effort.)
On Saturday, Smoke Justis shuts down Court Street for the Que4Care BBQ Street Party, serving up smoked pork, Southern sides, and cold drinks alongside live music and lots of good vibes. A full day of family-friendly fun and good food for a great cause.
Tonight: Floyd and The Walkmen Duo at Smoke Justis.
Friday: Halfway Hammered at Strasse Haus … Michael Scharfe Trio at Juniper’s … Space Rave at Galaxie … Sheer Terror at Madison Live.
Saturday: Ohio Is For Covers at Strasse Haus …The Nomads Trio at Juniper’s … Cassydi with Special Guest Cozmik Spirit at Galaxie … Kanin Wren’s Taylor Swift Experience at Madison Theater … Dot Dot Dot with Counting The Wet Blossoms at The Village Theater.
Sunday: Kevin Fox at Strasse Haus … Cold at Madison Theater … Terry Harper and WEBN Presents: BVRNT/Tour – Jakobs Castle with Jesse James Pariah and Strange Case at Madison Live.
Tonight: Wine Tasting featuring La Spinetta Wines at Crafts & Vines … Sippin’ 4 Lou Happy Hour: Benefitting Chair Force 1 Foundation at Smoke Justis.
Friday: Sippin’ 4 Lou Happy Hour: Benefitting Operation Ramp It Up at Smoke Justis …
Saturday: Covington Farmers Market along Washington Street, between W. 6th and W. Pike Streets … Charm Bar Workshop at Handzy Shop + Studio … Que4Care: Supporting Those with ALS at Smoke Justis.
Sunday: Drag Brunch: Celebrate NKY Pride! At Galaxie … Trivia Sundays at West Sixth Covington Haus.
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