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 2025 Pre Pride Events
In Frederick, we don't just celebrate pride for one day in June... we celebrate ALL MONTH LONG! Get out into your community for fun-filled events and opportunities for connection with the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Celebrate Frederick Pride throughout June 2025! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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 Official Afterparty!
It's an annual tradition - The Official Frederick Pride After Party! Join us as doors open at 8pm for an evening you won't forget. We'll be joined by headliners Pi (Dragula, Season 6) and RuPaul's Drag Race royalty Kasha Davis!
Pride Multifaith Service
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!
Frederick Pride Parade After Party!
Keep the celebration going after the Pride Parade! Join us at Bushwaller's for drinks, dancing, and good queer times!
Night Out at the Keys
Join the LGBTQ+ community for a night of family fun at the Frederick Keys! Featuring Maranda Rights who will be throwing the first pitch at the game, this is the best way to kick off Frederick Pride weekend in 2025. Buy your tickets through the Keys website. We hope to see you there!
Queer Open Mic Night
Frederick Pride and The Frederick Center are proud to present: QUEER OPEN MIC NIGHT! We are making queer space for queer art and YOU'RE INVITED! Embrace your art and perform music, comedy, circus acts, poetry, or anything else that calls to you. Sign ups will be provided day-of the event, and it's free to participate and free to attend for all ages.
Past Events
Youth Pride Prom: Out Loud and Proud
LGBTQ+ youth, allies, friends and community are all welcome to join us for YOUTH PRIDE PROM 2025! Here at The Frederick Center, you can be your best and truest self with your friends while celebrating Frederick Pride. Dance, enjoy the best queer music, play games, and party the night away in your favorite LGBTQ+ community center. Frederick Pride is proud to announce we will be featuring Drag persona BLACK EYED SUZY as our guest DJ for Youth Pride Prom! From 6:00-9:00pm on Saturday, June 14th, the Frederick Center will be transformed into a magical dance floor and party space. There is no dress code! Come in your favorite suit and tie, come dressed to the nines, or wear what makes you feel like your best self. We can't wait to see you there!
Drag Queen Story Time
We are thrilled to welcome our community back to Hood College for Drag Queen Story Time. Join us on Saturday, June 14th at 10:00am at Hood College's Beneficial-Hodson Library for a vibrant and inclusive event that combines the art of drag performance with the joy of storytelling to create a unique and entertaining experience for children and families. The event aims to promote diversity, acceptance, and inclusivity by breaking down stereotypes and encouraging a celebration of individuality. Drag queens, known for their glamorous and theatrical personas, captivate young audiences with their colorful costumes, elaborate makeup, and dynamic personalities. We are thrilled to be hosting Jayden Elyse, who will be reading for this storytime! This event costs $10 per adult, with youth under 18 attending for free, and all proceeds from this event directly benefit The Frederick Center's Youth Groups, which support the LGBTQ+ youth of Frederick County and beyond. Any attendee of this event certifies that they will abide by The Frederick Center's values of kindness, acceptance, and family-friendly behavior. Anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric will not be tolerated at this event.
Brunswick Pride Proclamation
Celebrate the kickoff of pride month by joining us at the Brunswick Pride Proclamation! On Tuesday, June 10th at 6:00pm, the Brunswick City Council will formally declare June as Pride Month! Join us for this momentous occasion.
