Flap-N-Yap Furry Events - Cincinnati Tri-State Region

Save the date - October 30th for Arcade Legacy~

Hello everyone! We are planning our next few events for August - November! We want to know what days work best for you for events typically! This will help us choose our dates for some new large meets coming your way soon!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Cincinnati Pride today! Have photos of the event? Drop them here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YydxctsaAND4jdVw6 If you are uploading to Furtrack, use #Cincinnati_Pride_2026 for the tag! Thank you all for making an amazing furry community here, and we cannot wait to see you at the next event!

Hello friends! We're about to make our move in the parade! For those who are not in the parade but still want to get in the second group photo - we will take a photo near the Flap N Yap booth at the Pride Festival!

Please congregate over at the Burke building! We will take a group photo around 11:30! We are towards the back of the parade so folks trickling in later will still have time to join us!

We're almost pulled up!

Hey everyone, our float is still at the float staging area so you will beat us over at the parade pre-staging space. Please be sure to meet at the spot circled in the photo!

Pre-staging is at 10:15 am! If you are joining us make sure to follow the instructions on the post we replied to! If you plan to meet at the flap N Yap booth - reminder that we cannot hang out inside the tent due to limited space nor can we store anything inside the booth! Thank you, and happy pride!

A preview of where the booth is for Pride today! We're right along the end of the parade!

If you don't know where the door is, here's the address!

It's time for Tiki! Come through the ship door to get transported to Tiki Tiki Paradise!

Is it a lot to read? Yes, yes it is. Is it important to read? ABSOLUTELY! Organizing a city-wide event comes with a lot of rules and coordination - and we are very appreciative of everyone with Cincinnati Pride for being able to organize such an amazing event! Please ensure to read all posted information so that we can continue to return to the pride parade each year! Thank you all for being amazing, and we cannot wait to celebrate pride with you next weekend! As always, if you have any questions or need clarifications - please message @blazenthedragon

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We're so excited for Cincinnati's Pride Parade & Festival this year and to be able to take part as Flap-N-Yap! Everyone is welcome to participate, but YOU MUST read and follow these instructions as posted by Cincinnati Pride Parade Cincinnati Pride Parade Instructions Summary: Hello everyone, it's almost parade week! We received a ton of information from Cincinnati Pride Parade and we're going to help simplify all the information they sent! Attached is the information sheet provided by the festival, but please read the information below for group-specific information! We will send all information over to everyone, but here is the main scheduling information to know for now: -Arrive to 7th & Central between 10:15 - 10:45 am (anyone who enters before and after will be removed by the festival) -Do not enter the street until Cincinnati Pride volunteers have finished staging vehicles -You must tell volunteers you are Entry Group Number 128 in the Purple Lane -We will take a group photo at the beginning and end of the parade! -the end of the parade lets out right at the festival in Smale Park. We have a booth in the festival this year! However, this is mainly to give a meeting space to connect with everyone, so feel free to enjoy the festival! -Rain or shine, the parade still goes on! As of right now it is forecasted 25% chance rain but it has changed every single day. -WHAT YOU BRING IS WHAT YOU CARRY! There is zero storage space in the vehicle or the trailer. When the parade ends, you will not be able to return to the vehicle. DO NOT BRING FURSUIT TOTES WITH YOU! -Wear comfortable shoes. The parade is 2+ miles long and that doesn't include the walk back to your vehicle afterwards! Attached Images: 1) Map of where to meet Flap-N-Yap for pre-staging for the parade 2) Cincinnati Pride Parade route Map 3) Pride Parade end route (follow the yellow line) 4) Festival map and where to find/meet Flap-N-Yap! Parking: Cincinnati Pride doesn't have any recommendations as this event is large and highly attended! If you want a good parking spot, you have to show up early to downtown. Unfortunately, we are unable to get much guidance on this from the organization. We heavily encourage the buddy system with downtown and parking! Coordinate with a trusted friend to park in the same areas so you are able to travel together. If you plan to Fursuit: KNOW YOUR LIMITS! -We heavily recommend to not wear a full suit! It will be heat index above 100 F! -The parade route is just under 2 miles long, the parade will not stop and we were strongly told the parade is to not stop. -Remember that when the parade is done, there is no space to immediately de-suit! -If you need to leave the parade at any point, please feel free to do so! You will not be able to re-enter if you do leave. DO NOT ENGAGE POLICY Cincinnati Pride has a non-engagement policy. If there are protestors, ignore them. They are seeking attention and want to record videos to get clicks. Do not give them what they want. If protestors become disruptive, please notify the parade marshals or local authorities, and let us address the situation. Do not purchase items or engage with mobile pride vendor carts. These vendors are not involved with the parade and should not be engaged with. Safety See something say something. Contact safety@cincinnatipride.org or notify a parade marshal or Cincinnati Pride Volunteer. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask! Plan accordingly, as downtown will be very difficult to navigate with the higher crowds and road closures. What is/isn't allowed? -All participants are heavily encouraged to bring water! -Alcohol is not permitted at any time -Animals are not permitted in the parade -When on the parade route, you're always welcome to take photos with attendees. However, do not stop to take photos if you are falling behind the group! - Flap-N-Yap specific: Participants are welcome to wear kink gear, such as puphoods, harnesses, and leather, but must ensure their attire is appropriate for a public-facing parade by covering genital