Baltimore gay pride
For 50 years, Baltimore Lgbtq+ fest 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 Group Center of Baltimore.
"This people was in the shadows," Manago said. "This was a community, regardless of race, that was fighting for its life."
Baltimore Movement 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 Woman-loving woman Community Center of Baltimore after women fought for space within the group. It became the Event Center of Maryland in 2019.
50 years of Baltimore Pride history
As Manago looked through archives from the University of Baltimore, he found images within the Pride collection.
"While these pictures of people are smiling, this was a diff
Join Us in Celebrating 50 Years of Baltimore Pride! On behalf of the Pride Center of Maryland, our CEO, and Board of Directors, we request you to celebrate a historic milestone: the 50th Anniversary of Baltimore Lgbtq+ fest. 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 150,000 participants, national sponsors, diverse vendors, and thousands of parade attendees. This year’s theme, “50 Shades of Pride,” celebrates our community's vibrant diversity, honors those who paved the way, and reaffirms our dedication 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, 2025 · 12:00 AM - Jun 15, 2025 · 10:30 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Location
Parking instructions
The 2025 Baltimore Pride Pride will be held on Saturday, June 14, in the heart of the city.
This year's parade celebrates 50 years of Baltimore's Pride movement and highlights the voices of the LGBTQ+ community.
The parade will also bring road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know:
Baltimore Pride Parade route
Baltimore's Pride Parade will initiate at noon at the intersection of Charles Lane and North Avenue.
The march will continue north on Charles Street and terminate at 29th Street.
A block party will kick off at the end of the route at 2900 N. Charles Street around 3 p.m. with reside music, food and local vendors.
Road closures and parking restrictions during Baltimore Pride
Several road closures and parking restrictions will be in place during Baltimore's Identity festival Parade and block party.
On June 14, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., Charles Street will be closed from Art Museum Drive to W. 29th Street, according to the Baltimore Department of Transportation.
The right lane and bike lane on 29th Road from N Charles Lane to Wyman Park Operate will also be closed.
Detours and parking restr
Baltimore Pride Parade & Block Party
On behalf of the Pride Center of Maryland, our CEO, and Board of Directors, we request you to celebrate a historic milestone: the 50th Anniversary of Baltimore Lgbtq+ fest. 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 150,000 participants, national sponsors, diverse vendors and thousands of parade attendees. This year’s theme, “50 Shades of Pride,” celebrates our community’s vibrant diversity, honors those who paved the way, and reaffirms our pledge 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 Lgbtq+ fest Parade will commence at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, starting at the intersection of North Avenue and Charles Avenue, proceeding north along Charles Street and concluding at 28th S
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