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The Frederick Center exists to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people and our families so we thrive, accepted and affirmed, in the broader Frederick community.
- Resources
- Groups
- Events
The Frederick Center maintains resources for everyone in our Frederick community. Find local, regional, and national resources here.
Looking for therapists, medical providers, queer-owned businesses, or supporters of The Frederick Center? Look no further. Click the link below and track our various resource directories.
Peer-to-peer support is the foundation by which The Frederick Center built its organization. We offer programs for all ages and backgrounds!
Beginning at age nine, we offer programming that offers both formal and informal gatherings for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and non-LGBTQ+ caregivers. Click below and find our available groups and meeting times.
Are you looking to join the fun? The Frederick Center has various events beyond Pride all year long. Check out some of the incredible opportunities here!
Drag shows, bingo, brunches, sober tea dances, parties, and social networking, the Frederick Center has a little bit of everything for any LGBTQ+ person looking to meet others in a safe and affirming environment.
Our True Colors
Home
Netasha wears many hats in the Frederick Center Community: volunteer, client, game master, creative mind. She is also one of the longest standing members of[...]
Together
(Names and photos have been changed for the sake of the family's privacy.) When Quinn’s second oldest child came out, they did not know how[...]
Thirty-Five Years
Growing up in Texas, being gay was never an option for Matt. “In college, I had a personal crisis where I was starting to realize[...]
Frederick Pride!
The Frederick Center organizes the annual Frederick Pride celebration. Pride provides an environment for LGBTQ+ people, allies, and families to interact and celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. It serves as the means to coordinate the actions of our community for the coming year. Frederick Pride started in 2012 with an attendance of about 300, and it surpassed 30,000 in 2023. Frederick Pride 2025 will be held on Saturday, June 28th from 11:00am – 6:00pm!
Upcoming Events
DRAG BINGO: Christmas in July
DRAG BINGO IS BACK and we're bringing Christmas with us! Sunday, July 20th, play bingo with your friends, witness the very best drag performances from our stellar and fabulous queens, and join an ugly sweater contest. Get the chance to WIN BIG, while drinking and eating all that Idiom Brewing has to offer! This is by far the best way to support your local community center AND enjoy your Sunday. FEATURING OUR STARRING QUEENS: Chasity Vain, Tatiyanna Voche’, and Maranda Rights with music by DJ Capital Chase. $2,800 in cash prizes with door prizes, pull tabs for instant cash! Ugly sweater contest: 1st -2nd - 3rd place prizes! Wear your best Christmas outfit/costume!
FREDERICK PRIDE FESTIVAL 2025
On Saturday, June 28th, join us for a fun-filled day of festivities at the Frederick Pride Festival! From 11:00am-6:00pm, Carroll Creek park will feature music performances, drag performances, local businesses and nonprofit vendors, a children's area, local food trucks, a beer and wine garden with local beverage vendors, DJ sets from the best DJs we have to offer, and MORE! Join one of the largest pride festivals in Maryland and CELEBRATE FREDERICK PRIDE!
FREDERICK PRIDE PARADE 2025
On Friday, June 27th, you're invited to the first-ever Frederick Pride Parade! At 7:00pm, the streets of Downtown Frederick will be filled with the LGBTQ+ community, supporters, friends, and allies. Floats filled with organizations, clubs, drag queens, and a FREDERICK PRIDE COURT will be parading through our city. Come out to the inaugural Frederick Pride parade with your pride flags, rainbow garb, and be a part of Frederick Pride history!
