Baltimore Pride showed out for its 50th anniversary last year, but attendees can expect the same level of commitment to the history, preservation, and celebration of the local LGBTQ+ community in year 51.
The 2026 festivities—the annual block party, parade, and festival are scheduled June 12-14—are returning under the theme “Charm City Homecoming: Pride Lives Here,” as organizers with The Pride Center of Maryland emphasize the unifying approach that led to Baltimore’s first-ever Pride, a small rally at Charles Plaza in 1975. “We walk where they marched,” reads the slogan for this year’s events.
Below, we not only map out the best ways to spend your Pride Weekend, but also round up how to keep the celebrations and reflections going all month long—with everything from glow parties and rainbow runs to sensory-friendly celebrations and book signings.
🪩Official Baltimore Pride Events
6/12: Mount Vernon Block Party
Kick off the weekend where it all began in 1975. At the joy-filled block party, connect with neighbors as Charles Street comes alive with DJs, dancing, food vendors, entertainment, and community activations. Park Ave. & Read St. 3-8 p.m. Free with RSVP.
6/12: Twilight on the Terrace Gala
Experience an exquisite evening at the Hippodrome’s M&T Bank Exchange celebrating Baltimore’s vibrant LGBTQ+ history and community. Look out for this year’s headliners, singer-songwriter Martha Wash and comedian Marsha Warfield, as well as a special tribute to John Waters. 401 W Fayette St. 7-11 p.m. Tickets start at $150.
6/13: Pride 5K
Early birds, this one’s for you. Get hyped for the parade by running or walking the annual Pride 5K. Throw on your rainbow to compete for a race award or keep a chill pace during the untimed PrideMile. Druid Hill Park. Chinese Pavilion on Swann Drive. 8 a.m. $49.61-$54.90.
6/13: Baltimore Pride Parade
Stake out a prime spot along the route—North Charles Street from Station North to Charles Village—for this year’s annual Pride Parade. The beloved tradition features festive floats, energetic performers, marching bands, and local organizations spreading the love throughout the heart of the city. Charles St. & North Ave. 12-3 p.m.
6/13: Baltimore Pride Block Party in the Park
Immediately following the parade, make your way to Druid Hill Park to rally with wellness programming, live entertainment, dancing, food, and vendors. Druid Hill Park. 900 Druid Park Lake Dr. 12-9 p.m.
6/13: Charm City Pride
Perhaps after a quick power nap, head to the official Charm City Pride after-party downtown. Organized by Baltimore-based queer collectives, the bar bash invites attendees to experience multiple venues at Power Plant Live, highlighting various DJs and karaoke zones. GRL PWR will headline the main stage and SADBrunch will put on glittering drag performances throughout the night. Power Plant Live, 34 Market Pl., 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets start at $32.
6/14: Baltimore Pride in the Park Festival
Close out Pride week with a day of family-friendly festivities. In between grabbing bites from food vendors and participating in community workshops, squeeze into the crowd to dance to the timeless hits of headliner En Vogue. Druid Hill Park. 900 Druid Park Lake Dr. 12-8 p.m.
🎤Pride Performances
6/12: Jewels Sparkles at The Baltimore Eagle
Clink drinks with the first runner up of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, then settle in for what is sure to be a dazzling drag show. The Baltimore Eagle. 2022 N. Charles St., 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20.
6/14: THOT POT: Hot Pot Drag Brunch
Get ready for the hottest drag brunch in Fells Point (literally), featuring song and dance by Kelsey Kadaver, Milky Hazard, and Hunny Du Buns. While you chow down on bottomless meats and sides at Broadway Hot Pot, cheer on all of the sizzling performers. Broadway Hotpot & Bar. 709 S Broadway. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Tickets start at $10 for seating. $32.99 for all-you-can-eat hot pot.
6/19: 40 Year Old Puberty: The Homecoming King Comedy Show
Comedian and filmmaker Ti Malik Coleman brings his award-winning one-man show back home to Baltimore Improv Group for a special Pride and Juneteenth performance. 40 Year Old Puberty is a funny, honest, uplifting story about a Black trans person’s experience with manhood. Baltimore Improv Group, 1727 N Charles St. 9-10:30 p.m. $10.
🎨Arts and Culture
6/12-6/14: Iron Crow Theatre Presents: The View Upstairs
Pride Weekend overlaps with the final performances of Max Vernon’s daring original musical based on the true story of the UpStairs Lounge arson attack in New Orleans in 1973—one of the deadliest attacks on the LGBTQ+ community in U.S. history. With a dynamic original score, the piece emphasizes queer resilience, history, and solidarity. Iron Crow Theatre, 45 W Preston St. 6/12: 7:30 p.m. 6/13: 7:30 p.m. 6/14: 3 p.m. Tickets start at $35.
6/12: Off the Rails Pride Party at the Baltimore Streetcar Museum
Join the Clifton Pleasure Club for its second-annual Pride Party highlighting streetcar rides, throwback dance anthems, a queer art exhibit, and plenty of local LGBTQ+-owned vendors to support. All proceeds benefit the local queer community. Baltimore Streetcar Museum, 1901 Falls Rd. 6-10 p.m. $25.
6/25: Unapologetic: Stories of Being Queer and Jewish in Charm City
The Queer Jewish Arts Festival, Stoop Storytelling, Bolton Street Synagogue, and the Gordon Center for Performing Arts are inviting community members to step up to the mic and share their own tales of being queer and Jewish at the Creative Alliance. Washington, D.C.-based indie band Flowerbomb will set the mood with their dreamy, alternative sound as the special musical guest. Creative Alliance. 3134 Eastern Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $40.
6/25: A Gay Little History of Maryland Launch
Historian Ben Egerman will take over Red Emma’s for the launch of his book, which compiles his first six Gay Little History zines on LGBTQ+ people in Maryland. Swing by the free launch to pick up a copy and hear Egerman in conversation with Baltimore artist and writer Rahne Alexander. Red Emma’s, 3128 Greenmount Ave. 7 p.m. Free with RSVP.
Community Connections
6/13: “Unaffiliated” Pride Market
Explore tons of local vendors at Station North’s Mobtown Ballroom and YNot Lot. The market will also host free live crankie shows and poetry readings throughout the day. 30 W North Ave. 1735 Maryland Ave., Unit A. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
6/13: Quiet Pride at Dreams and Visions
Join the folks at Dreams and Visions queer sanctuary in Station North for a low-sensory Pride celebration, complete with free massages, refreshments, and tarot readings. Away from the energy outside, sit back and enjoy a drag story hour or relax with a faux stained-glass craft. Dreams and Visions Church, 1900 St Paul St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
6/26: Baltimore Bike Party Presents: Pride Ride
Per tradition, Baltimore Bike Party’s last Friday of June ride will create a beautiful rainbow procession on wheels. Wear vibrant colors and set off from St. Mary’s Park, preparing for a midway stop as well as an after-party at Union Craft Brewing with food and dancing. St. Mary’s Park. 7 p.m. After-party: 9 p.m. Free with RSVP.
6/26: Pride Night at Oriole Park
Shine bright with the Orioles as they take on the Washington Nationals at Camden Yards. Exclusive Pride Night jerseys will be gifted to the first 15,000 fans who step through the gates. 333 W Camden St. Gates open at 5:35 p.m.