Defiance Equality Foundation for Inclusion

06/18/2026

Thank You to HUGS-"Hearts of Understanding Grow Through Service." for the 2 SILENT AUCTION ITEMS PICTURED BELOW. This is a local volunteer group, made up of young moms, who want to make the difference in a child's life. Silent auction takes place at the PRIDE EVENT on Saturday, June 20th at Triangle Park.

06/17/2026

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PRIDE EVENT VENDORS ⚠️

It has come to our attention that an individual has been contacting vendors and representing themselves as being affiliated with our Pride Event. The individual involved has been identified as Lindsey Davis and is not affiliated with DEFI or the Pride Festival. This person is NOT authorized to collect vendor fees, approve applications, or communicate on behalf of our event.

Please note that all official vendor communications come directly from the Defiance Equality Foundation for Inclusion (DEFI) team. We will never ask for a Zelle payment.

If you are a vendor and:
• Have submitted an application, but have not received confirmation from us directly
• Have been contacted by someone claiming to represent the event.
• Have sent payment or shared information with someone other than our official team
• Are unsure about your vendor status

Please contact us immediately via Facebook Messenger or email so we can verify your registration and ensure everything is in order.

The safety of our vendors and community is extremely important to us. We appreciate your patience as we work to address this situation and protect everyone involved.

Thank you,
DEFI Pride Event Team 🏳️‍🌈

06/17/2026

We are excited about our RAFFLE BASKETS: 4 Tickets to MudHens' Game, 4 Tickets to Phoenix Movie Theater, $100 Gift Card to Meijer, Margarita Basket, Biggby's Basket, Frickers" Goodies, Simply from Scratch and so much more (posting tomorrow). Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Also Great VENDORS and RESOURCES!... WE ARE HAVING GREAT ENTERTAINMENT! (remember to bring your $ for tipping those great performers.)

Love is love. Pride is protest. Pride is community. Pride is joy.

Join us for the 5th Annual Defiance Pride Festival as we come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ people, families, allies, and the beautiful diversity that makes our community stronger.

Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, community organizations, and a day filled with connection, acceptance, and belonging.

Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, we invite you to stand with us.

Because everyone deserves a place where they can be seen, valued, and celebrated.

🏳️‍🌈 See you at Pride!

06/07/2026

Love is love. Pride is protest. Pride is community. Pride is joy.

Join us for the 5th Annual Defiance Pride Festival as we come together to celebrate LGBTQ+ people, families, allies, and the beautiful diversity that makes our community stronger.

Enjoy live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, community organizations, and a day filled with connection, acceptance, and belonging.

Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, we invite you to stand with us.

Because everyone deserves a place where they can be seen, valued, and celebrated.

🏳️‍🌈 See you at Pride!

05/11/2026

Looking for Food Trucks for filling some position, which recently opened up. PRIDE IN THE PARK-Defiance, Ohio Saturday, June 20, 2026. 11 am-4:30 PM. $75.00 Fee. Please direct Message me as soon as possible.

Send a message to learn more

04/25/2026

Bake Sale today! Outside of The Luna Moon Market inside the Northtowne Mall! Happening until 5pm or sold out!

Help us make our 5th Annual PRIDE even more fabulous this year!

04/13/2026

🌈 Volunteers Needed - Defiance Pride 2026 🌈
We're looking for volunteers to help make our 5th Annual Defiance Pride Festival a success!

June 20, 2026
12 PM – 5 PM
Triangle Park, Defiance, Ohio

We’re looking for help with:
1. Setup & teardown
2. Vendor support
3. Activity assistance
4. General event support

Whether you can help for a couple of hours or the whole day, we’d love to have you join us! This is a great way to support Pride and help create a welcoming, inclusive event for our community.

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/YaReST3831cWe2Ed6

Thank you for helping make Pride possible! 🌈

03/25/2026

🌈✨ VENDORS WANTED: Defiance Pride – June 20th ✨🌈

Defiance Pride is coming back on June 20th, and we are officially opening up vendor applications!

If you’re a small business, artisan, maker, nonprofit, creator, food vendor, or community organization that supports and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community — we want you there.

Defiance Pride is a day of visibility, joy, advocacy, and connection. Last year’s turnout was incredible, and this year we’re building something even bigger.

🛍️ Vendor spaces are limited
📍 Local and regional vendors welcome
💖 Inclusive, affirming, community-centered

If you’re interested, fill out the short vendor form here:
👉https://forms.gle/jd4dFTxjXgSbQnKE9

Please share this post with anyone who might be a good fit. Let’s make June 20th vibrant, visible, and unforgettable.