Published in the April 2025 Edition
By Adam Romanik
As we approach the beginning of May, Pride Month in June is just around the corner. This year there are many pride celebrations already planned including the 50th Anniversary of World Pride being held in Washington, DC between May 17 – June 8. As part of World Pride 2025, there are many events that have been scheduled including a Choral Festival, Human Rights Conference, Parade and Street Fair, and an International March and Rally. More information will be included in the May edition of Maryland OUTloud. For more information on World Pride 2025 visit worldpridedc.org.
Along with World Pride 2025, there are many pride events planned all throughout Maryland and southern central Pennsylvania. We have created a list for you in date order and will have more information on these events in our May issue.
May 31 - Annapolis Pride Parade & Festival
June 1 - Rockville Pride Festival
rockvillemd.gov/2276/Rockville-Pride
June 1 - Shepardstown Gay Pride Parade
facebook.com/events/2143212872799417/
June 8 - Old Ellicott City Pride
June 8 - 15 - Baltimore Pride Week
June 14 - York County Pride Festival
June 12 - 16 - Delmarva Pride Festival Weekend
June 21 - Hagerstown Pride 2025
June 21 - 5th Annual Catonsville Pride
https://sites.google.com/view/catonsvillepride
June 27 & 28 - Frederick Pride Parade & Festival
June 29 - Cumberland Pride Festival
rockvillemd.gov/2276/Rockville-Pride
June 29 - Montgomery County Pride in the Plaza
https://liveinyourtruth.org/pride-in-the-plaza
June 29 - Lancaster Pride Festival