Pride Month is an annual commemoration held during the entire month of June. There is a lot to be PRIDEFUL about in Montgomery County, Maryland! To celebrate, we’ve pulled together the ultimate list of ways you and your family can show your pride all month long, just outside of Washington, DC.
MoCo Pride Prom
Silver Spring Civic Building
May 16 | 7 pm to 10:30 pm
MoCo Pride Prom is a prom for LGBTQ+ high school and community college youth across MD, DC, and VA. The event allows students to proudly attend prom, dress however they are most comfortable, and dance without fear with whomever they choose.
World Pride Mixer
Olney Theatre Center
May 29 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$10
Celebrate WorldPride with Olney Theatre Center! Join them for an evening of fabulous fun at the World Pride Mixer featuring Drag Bingo by the amazing D’manda Martini, delicious wine and tasty nibbles. Tickets to this event are free with tickets to the musical Senior class that night, or $10 a ticket.
Takoma Pride
Parade: Carroll Avenue
Street Fair: Laurel Avenue
June 1 | 10 am – 2 pm
Cost FREE
Celebrate Pride in Takoma Park with a Pride Parade and Street Fair. Join the Parade and march to the Street Fair, which includes LGBTQ+ organizations and allies sharing info, plus face painting, crafts, food, and more. All are welcome at this family-friendly event.Â
Rockville Pride
Rockville Town Square
June 1 | 2 pm – 5 pm
Cost FREE
The City of Rockville’s Human Rights Commission will celebrate the seventh annual Rockville Pride with its Pride event on Sunday, June 2, 2024. The event will be interactive and will include live performances, information booths and dialogue, HIV testing, and arts and crafts as well as children’s activities.
Pride Family Day at Glen Echo Park
Glen Echo Park
June 1 | 11 am – 2 pm
Cost FREE
Glen Echo Park is proud to collaborate with the office of Montgomery County Council Vice President Evan Glass to provide the fourth annual Pride Family Day! Enjoy an interactive chalk maze, arts and crafts, free carousel rides, and more.
Drag Bingo
Hammer and Stain Rockville
June 1 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Celebrate Pride Month with an afternoon of sass, sparkle, and bingo fun! Join Drag Bingo with the one and only host, Bombshell Monroe. Tickets are $25, guests must register by May 30th!
Pride in the Park: A Comedy Show
Brookside Gardens
June 4 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost FREE
LGBTQIA+ comics from comedy troupe Improbable Comedy brings the laughs in stand-up routines touching on topics of relationships, family and love at Pride in the Park. The event begins at 6:00 pm with food and beverages for purchase. The show begins at 7:00 pm. Ages 17+.
International Pride Orchestra & Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C.
The Music Center at Strathmore
June 5 | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Cost: $35-$100
As part of WorldPride 2025 and in partnership with the Capital Pride Alliance, the International Pride Orchestra will present a one-night-only Pride Celebration Concert. The IPO unites LGBTQIA+ musicians and allies from around the world to present concerts, celebrate community, and raise awareness for organizations that uplift the LGBTQIA+.
Drag Bingo
BlackRock Center for the Arts
June 6 | 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Paint the town rainbow at the ultimate Pride Month kickoff event! Join BlackRock Center for the Arts for a fabulous and fun night at Drag Bingo with the BlackRock Divas, including Tula, Regina, and accompanied by Ashlee.
Poolesville PrideÂ
Locals Farm Market
June 14 | 4:00 pm – 9:00 pmÂ
Celebrate Pride UpCounty with the first-ever Poolesville Pride Fest! Enjoy delicious locally sourced food and drink, local LGBTQIA+ artists and vendors, and a performing arts talent show at this historic community event.
GenOUT Youth Chorus: Outreach Group of Gay Men’s Chorus
Kensington Park Library
June 14 | 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm
See an end-of-year concert from the GenOUT Youth Chorus. This concert will include international songs in six languages that the ensemble programmed for World Pride DC, plus other songs that uplift the LGBTQ+ youth experience.
Pride Lake Tour by Kayak
Black Hill Discovery Center
June 20 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Watch wildlife and enjoy a peaceful paddle with other LGBTQIA+ community members on the Pride Lake Tour. Your boat, paddle, and PFDs (Type III or V) if you have one. Don’t forget to bring water, sunscreen, and an extra pair of shoes, you can expect your feet and your clothes to get a bit damp.
LGBTQ+ Crafting Night
Meadowside Nature Center
June 27 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Celebrate Pride Month with an evening of nature and crafting at the LGBTQ+ Crafting Night. Take a nature stroll and learn how to use and ethically forage natural materials, then enjoy refreshments and fun facts about queer ecology while creating unique art pieces.
Live in Your Truth Nights
Veterans Plaza
May 21, May 30, June 13, June 29| 6:30 pm
LIYT Nights & Drag Duels is a live entertainment series featuring live music, comedy performances, choreographed dance, and more! While simultaneously bringing awareness to vital advocacy causes, LIYT Nights serves as a fun and inclusive atmosphere, providing entertainment, arts/culture, resources, advocacy, and community.
Pride in the Plaza
Veteran’s Place
June 29 | 12 – 8 pm
Cost FREE
As Pride Month comes to an end, gather together at Pride in the Plaza to celebrate members of the LGBTQ+ community! A day full of performances by local artists, pop-ups from local businesses, and free HIV testing, this is sure to be one of MoCo Pride Month’s most memorable events!
Pride on the Pontoon
June 30 | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Black Hill Discovery Center
Enjoy a leisurely cruise on a pontoon boat on Little Seneca Lake. Look at local wildlife and connect with LGBTQIA+ people during Pride Month. Be sure to bring an extra jacket or blanket as it’s often cooler on the water. Tickets are $7.
