Northern Kentucky Pride festival returned for its 17th year on Sunday.
This year’s celebration was especially meaningful as the parade honored Katie Meyer, a longtime community advocate who helped shape the region both for LGBTQ+ individuals and for everyone across the area, as the 2026 Grand Marshal. Meyer passed away in April after a two-year battle with colon cancer. Her children and family walked in the parade in her honor.
The parade, which included more than 50 organizations, kicked off on Sixth Street and Madison Avenue in Covington and ended in MainStrasse Village.
Click through the photos below to see everything LINK nky freelance photographer Martin Lopez-Isidro captured at Sunday’s event.
2026 Mr Cincinnati winner Johnny Justice participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Scarlet Begonias”s Flowers participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Members of the public watch the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Katie Meyer’s family represents the late grand marshall at the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Catholics Embracing All of God’s Children participate in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Paddy’s on Main participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Prysmian participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
NKY Pride Center Hosts NKY Pride on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
A member of the Scarlet Begonia’s Flowers processeion gives flowers to the NKY Pride Parade MCs and Judges on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
The Wave Foundation at the Newport Aquarium participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Awkard Segways participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Mr. Cinci Leather alum Sgt. Alex participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Trinity Episcopal Church participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Trinity Episcopal Church participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
People of all ages gather to watch the NKY Pride Parade in Covington on June 7th, 2026. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Cincity Shakers participate in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
PFLAG Cincinnati participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
859 Taproom participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Drag Performers walk alongside the Boone County Democrats in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Cincinnati Metro participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Fort Thomas Pizza participates in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
Dance Flash Fusion performs at the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky 
US Bank drives an adorned RC car in the NKY Pride Parade on June 7th, 2026 in Covington. Photo by Martin Lopez-Isidro | LINK nky
