Youngstown gears up for annual Pride Parade on Saturday. Here’s what to know if you go

The City of Youngstown will be hosting its annual Pride Parade on Saturday.

The parade, which is one of the longest-running Pride events in Mahoning Valley, will start at noon and last until 9 p.m. The City of Youngstown boasts live music, food, DJs, crafts, local vendors, and of course, the parade itself.

The parade will start at the Tyler History Center on West Federal Street. From there, parade floats will glide turn onto Symphony Place before coming to a stop on West Commerce Street.

A check in is required by 11:30 a.m. for anyone who is a part of the parade. The city also stated that security and safety teams will be walking with the parade with water, snacks and sunscreen to keep people safe and hydrated from the sun.

Live entertainment at the parade will be held on two separate stages, hosting a variety of musical acts.

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