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Pride Month 2024
06.03.24
June 1 marks the start of Pride Month! Below are a few ways you can commemorate Pride this year.
Explore the Legacy of Stonewall
Let's come together and celebrate Pride during the month of June, a time that commemorates the spirit of resistance and unity. Watch this video and explore these resources to learn more about the origins of this commemoration.
The legacy of Stonewall: Stories of resistance and resilience | National Geographic
Why Pride Month Is in June | TIME
Pride Month 2024: Origins, Parades & Dates | HISTORY
Come join us on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM in the 421 Fallsway, 3rd Floor Small Conference Room for an afternoon of button making and story sharing! Decorate your button however you choose (some suggestions include pronoun buttons, pride flag buttons, rainbow buttons, or whatever design you have in mind). Everyone is welcome to share about their experiences with gender, sexuality, and pride. Button supplies and art supplies will be provided. Light refreshments available.
Test Your Knowledge!
Join us for trivia, and you might win a prize! Answer 6 questions by Friday, 6/28 at 5 PM to join in the fun! All participants will be entered into a raffle gift card to local LGBTQIA+ owned business!
Celebrate with Local Pride Events
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June 7: Misfit Maker Night: Paint Your Own Pride Pottery Registration at 6:30 PM Location: 4401 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Join us for a fun few hours of pottery painting June 8: Location: Winans Meadow, 4500 N Franklintown Rd. Time: 2-9 p.m. A day of music, dance, and community spirit in the beautiful outdoors of Winans Meadow. Joëlle Retener: “Marley’s Pride” Location: Enoch Pratt Free Library – Waverly Branch Time: 11 a.m. A literary celebration of Pride featuring readings and discussions. June 9: Location: Peabody Heights Brewery Time: 12 p.m. Join the party with a delightful drag brunch at one of Baltimore’s favorite breweries. HoCo Pride at Color Burst Park 2024 Location: Color Burst Park Time: 9:30 a.m. Celebrate Pride with family-friendly activities in Howard County. Divine Divas Pride Drag Brunch Location: Ministry of Brewing Time: 11 a.m. Another fabulous drag brunch to get you in the Pride spirit. Life Figure Drawing - LGBTQ+ Affinity Space at 6:00 PM Location: 4401 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Come join us for a relaxed and inclusive Life Figure Drawing session specifically created for the LGBTQ+ community to express and celebrate Baltimore Pride Kickoff Community BBQ Location: 2418 Saint Paul Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Time: 4 - 8 p.m. Come join us at the Baltimore Pride Kickoff Community BBQ to celebrate love, diversity, and unity with delicious food and good vibes! |
June 13: Cio's Playhouse Presents: Baltimore Latin Pride Extravaganza Location: Baltimore Eagle Time: 9 p.m. Celebrate the vibrant Latin community within Pride with an extravagant party. June 14-16: Location: Various locations, including Druid Hill Park North Entrance and Greenspring Avenue The main event week filled with exciting activities, starting on Monday and culminating in a grand parade and festival. June 14: Ridin’ the Rails: Pride Train & Party Location: B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W Pratt St. Time: 7 p.m. Hop on board for a unique Pride celebration on the rails, filled with music and merriment. June 14-15 Location: 200 W Read St. A two-day street festival celebrating Pride in the heart of Mt. Vernon. Baltimore Pride Parade Elder Bus Location: Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive Time: 12-3 p.m. A special bus service ensuring elder community members can join in the parade festivities. Location: Catonsville Presbyterian Church, 1400 Frederick Rd., Catonsville. Time: 3-6 p.m. Celebrate Pride in the suburbs with this family-friendly event. Responders For Pride Drag Brunch Location: Donna’s Tavern & Restaurant Time: 12 p.m. A drag brunch dedicated to our brave first responders. Diaspora Salon Pride Parade Watch Party Location: Diaspora Salon Time: 1 p.m. Enjoy the parade with a fantastic view and great company. |
June 16: Location: Druid Hill Park, Chinese Pavilion on Swann Dr, Baltimore, MD US, 21217 Time: 8 a.m. Life Figure Drawing - LGBTQ+ Affinity Space at 6:00 PM Location: 4401 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Come join us for a relaxed and inclusive Life Figure Drawing session specifically created for the LGBTQ+ community to express and celebrate Join FARM at the Baltimore Pride Festival Location: 2418 St Paul St. Time: 2 p.m. Engage with local organizations and celebrate the culmination of Pride week with community activities. Official Baltimore Pride Closing Party Location: Anonymous Restaurant & Lounge, 1225 Cathedral St. Time: 5-9 p.m. Close out the week with a final celebration of unity and pride. June 20: Opening Gallery Reception for Pride Month Exhibition Location: 194 Hammonds Lane Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. A group exhibit featuring work by LGBTQIA+ artists at Chesapeake Arts Center. June 22: PRIDE Hen House: Drag, Comedy, Burlesque Show Location: The Crown Baltimore Time: 8 p.m. A night of drag, comedy and burlesque to keep the Pride spirit alive. June 23: Illusions Drag Brunch Baltimore Pride Edition Location: Mother’s Federal Hill Grille Time: 11 a.m. End the month with a fabulous drag brunch. Misfit Maker Night: Paint Your Own Pride Pottery Registration at 6:30 PM Location: 4401 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, USA Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join us for a fun few hours of pottery painting June 29: Location: Pherm Brewing Company Time: 7 p.m. Celebrate Pride one last time with an exciting drag show.
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Explore LGBTQIA+ Resources
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Learn some common terms used in the LGBTQ+ community
- Learn about the Transgender community
- Explore Marriage Equity Around the World
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Explore LGBTQ+ Pride Month Education Resources
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Download an LGBTQ+ Pride Month toolkit
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Explore the Transgender Day of Visibility 2023 webpage for interviews, activities, and advocacy updates
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