Best LGBT Pride Events In Baltimore

What is LGBT? LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. The term LGBT was first used in the 1990s and has replaced the more broad term "gay" to describe the LGBT community. LGBT is now the preferred term for describing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Though LGBT Pride Month is generally celebrated in June, Baltimore and surrounding events will take place from late May through late July. Baltimore members of the LGBT communities can participate in local events including Hagerstown Hopes Pride 2015 on May 16, Frederick Pride Out on the Creek on June 27, and the Baltimore Pride 2015 events from July 25 through July 26.

Frederick Pride Out On The Creek
Carroll Creek Linear Park
Carroll Market St.
Frederick, MD 21701
www.thefrederickcenter.org

Date: June 27, 2015 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Frederick Pride Out on the Creek festival will take place Saturday, June 27, 2015. The event will be located at Carroll Creek Linear Park in "beautiful, historic downtown Frederick." The Frederick Pride Out on the Creek, in its 4th year, had over 3,000 attendees and 75 participating organizations. In addition to Frederick Pride Out on the Creek, visitors to the festival can enjoy a variety of events including the F3 Pride Film Festival at the Delaplaine Arts Center on Wednesday, June 24, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.; the Pride Silent Auction Party, on the evening of Thursday, June 25; Pride Pink Drinks on the evening of Friday, June 26;  and the Pride Interfaith Service on the morning of Sunday, June 27, at the Grace U.C.C.

Baltimore Pride Parade
Mt. Vernon Downtown Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
(410) 777-8145
www.baltimorepride.org

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015, at 4 p.m.

The Baltimore Pride Celebration, a program of the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore, encompasses a variety of events on July 25 through July 26, 2015. The Baltimore Pride Celebration will feature events including the Baltimore Pride Parade, the Baltimore Pride Block Party, the Baltimore Pride Festival, and a few others. Celebrating 40 years of Pride events, the Baltimore Pride Parade will take place (rain or shine) on July 25. It will begin at 4 p.m. and will take place in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore. Beginning on Charles Street, the parade will then move on to Mt. Vernon Place, before ending on Chase St. Awards will be given to participants for Best Car/Motorcycle, Best Float, and Best Walking Groups.

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Baltimore Pride Block Party
Charles St. at Eager St.
Baltimore, MD
(410) 777-8145
www.baltimorepride.org

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 4 p.m.

Celebrating 40 years of Pride, the Baltimore Pride Block Party will take place on Saturday, July 25 at 4 p.m. Entertainment at the Baltimore Pride Block Party will range from home-grown talented Baltimoreans to successful out-of-town acts. Spinning records will be Baltimore's very own, Blaqstarr. Blaqstarr has earned his spot by "taking his once confined hometown sound and bringing it to the global frontier." Other performers include: drag entertainer Danielle Revlon; male entertainer Dalonte France; poetry and spoke word performer Edgar Allen Josh; Queen of Pride 2013 and 2014, Ganivah Cache Sephora; King of Pride 2013 and 2014, Inferno Lee Sephora; singer Kotic Couture; and many other performers.

Baltimore Pride Festival
Druid Hill Park
Baltimore, MD
(410) 777-8145
www.baltimorepride.org

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The Baltimore Pride Festival, a program of the Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore, which was founded in 1977. The center is a community-based nonprofit organization. The Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore provides support, education, outreach, and advocacy to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender -- LGBT -- communities of Baltimore and surrounding areas.

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