BALTIMORE — June officially kicks off Pride month, a time for members in the LGBTQIA+ community to celebrate and honor their pride in all aspects of their identity.
There will be multiple events throughout the month and we've complied a list to help you keep track of them all!
JUNE 3:
Now in its third year, Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival will focus on a theme of “Protecting LGBTQIA+ Youth.”
The parade and festival will take place June 3, starting at noon on West Street. There will be about 140 vendors in the festival and another 100 representatives in the parade.
This year will feature more food trucks, balloon activities, businesses, and fun events for kids.
Sykesville will also be hosting a Pride Day on Saturday, June 3. Shops and restaurants will be displaying messages of love and acceptance on their front windows all throughout downtown.
The event will be from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
JUNE 9:
The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company is hosting a Pride event that recognizes local talent.
This event highlights the importance of theater institutions embracing innovative community programming that resonates with diverse audiences beyond traditional productions.
On Friday June 9, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., the Downtown Baltimore theater will undergo a transformation into a dance party, to showcase the skills of local queer artists through live performances throughout the evening.
Performances will include spontaneous renditions of Shakespeare's greatest scenes, reimagined and presented from a queer perspective.
JUNE 17:
Bar Louie is hosting a Drag Show Brunch to honor Pride! There will be performances by Iyana Deschanel, DeeDee Dereon, Numi Von Heights and Stealya Manz. The event will be from 12-2p.m. It will be held at Bar Louie at the Avenue at 8133 Honeygo Blvd. Guests can join in on the fun with a $10 admission tickets that can be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
JUNE 19-25:
The Pride Center of Maryland will host their annual Baltimore Pride Parade, the week long event will take place from June 19-25.
Those who attend will have a week filled with fun, music, and resources, from HIV testing, housing information or mental health support.
Additionally, this year the headliners for the parade will feature Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma and singer K. Michelle.
For other Pride events click here.
JUNE 24:
Celebrate Frederick Pride with the LGBTQ+ community on June 24. Enjoy hundreds of local businesses and nonprofit vendors, food and drinks, local musical guests, a youth pride area with activities and more at this year's Frederick Pride Festival. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Carroll Creek Linear Park. To follow all updates following the event, click here.
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