Baltimore gay pride
For 50 years, Baltimore Celebration has been advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. That advocacy continued with a rally near the Washington Monument in the Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Cleo Manago, the Pride Center of Maryland CEO, said there was a lot of pain and suffering. Two years after the rally, activists formed the Gay Society Center of Baltimore.
"This group was in the shadows," Manago said. "This was a community, regardless of race, that was fighting for its life."
Baltimore Lgbtq+ fest has evolved
Manago said the Gay Community Center of Baltimore started as a small group of people looking for community. It later evolved, but Manago said the group initially lacked diversity.
"When it first came into being, it focused on men, and it primarily focused on white gay men," Manago said.
Then, the group became the Gay and Womxn loving womxn Community Center of Baltimore after women fought for space within the corporation. It became the Identity festival Center of Maryland in
50 years of Baltimore Pride history
As Manago looked through archives from the University of Baltimore, he found im
The Baltimore Pride Parade will be held on Saturday, June 14, in the heart of the city.
This year's parade celebrates 50 years of Baltimore's Parade movement and highlights the voices of the Gay community.
The parade will also bring road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know:
Baltimore Pride Parade route
Baltimore's Lgbtq+ fest Parade will start at noon at the intersection of Charles Street and North Avenue.
The parade will continue north on Charles Street and end at 29th Street.
A block party will kick off at the end of the route at N. Charles Street around 3 p.m. with live music, sustenance and local vendors.
Road closures and parking restrictions during Baltimore Pride
Several road closures and parking restrictions will be in place during Baltimore's Pride Parade and block party.
On June 14, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Charles Road will be closed from Art Museum Drive to W. 29th Street, according to the Baltimore Department of Transportation.
The right path and bike lane on 29th Street from
Baltimore Pride Parade & Block Party
On behalf of the Event Center of Maryland, our CEO, and Board of Directors, we invite you to celebrate a historic milestone: the 50th Anniversary of Baltimore Pride. This is more than a celebration—it&#;s a testament to five decades of resilience, progress, and the unwavering dedication of the LGBTQ/SGL people and its allies. Baltimore Pride has grown into one of the region&#;s most anticipated events, attracting over , participants, national sponsors, diverse vendors and thousands of procession attendees. This year&#;s theme, “50 Shades of Pride,” celebrates our community&#;s vibrant diversity, honors those who paved the way, and reaffirms our commitment to equity and justice. For five decades, Baltimore Pride has been a beacon of visibility and empowerment, uniting generations and amplifying voices. It&#;s not just about the events—it&#;s about the lives we uplift and the futures we build together.
The Identity festival Parade will commence at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, starting at the intersection of North Avenue and Charles
Join Us in Celebrating 50 Years of Baltimore Pride! On behalf of the Pride Center of Maryland, our CEO, and Board of Directors, we invite you to celebrate a historic milestone: the 50th Anniversary of Baltimore Pride. This is more than a celebration—it’s a testament to five decades of resilience, progress, and the unwavering dedication of the LGBTQ/SGL community and its allies. Baltimore Pride has grown into one of the region’s most anticipated events, attracting over , participants, national sponsors, diverse vendors, and thousands of pride attendees. This year’s theme, “50 Shades of Pride,” celebrates our community&#;s vibrant diversity, honors those who paved the way, and reaffirms our commitment to equity and justice. For five decades, Baltimore Pride has been a beacon of visibility and empowerment, uniting generations and amplifying voices. It’s not just about the events—it’s about the lives we uplift and the futures we build together.
Dates
Jun 08, · AM - Jun 15, · PM(GMT) Eastern