2025 Frederick Pride Entertainment Schedule

Frederick Pride Parade

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Frederick Pride 2025 is almost here! Friday, June 27th at 7:00pm, we will kick off the first-ever FREDERICK PRIDE PARADE! Want to know what to expect?

The mission of this parade is to acknowledge and celebrate the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City that served as a catalyst for the LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations throughout the world, and to do so in a safe, inclusive, and family friendly manner.

The streets of Downtown Frederick will be filled with the LGBTQ+ community, supporters, friends, and allies. Floats filled with organizations, clubs, drag queens, and our FREDERICK PRIDE COURT will be parading through our city. We will have floats with representation from all over the city, Off-Kiltered Riding Club and their motorcycles, dance performers, a live marching band, cheer performances, and a live musical performance by our very own Emma Viivaca on top of the MD double decker bus. 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 FAQ:

• When will the parade be?
  • Friday, June 27th from 7:00 – 9:00pm

• When will the parade be?
  • The parade lineup takes place on Carroll Street. It will turn left from Carroll Street onto East Patrick Street, turn right from East Patrick Street onto North Market Street, turn left from North Market Street onto West Second street, cross Bentz Street and move as far west on West Second Street as possible. The parade concludes by Baker Park.

• Where should I park for the parade?
  • All Saints Garage, Carroll Creek Garage, and Church Street Garage are local to the parade route. Street parking will be available on streets that are not closed off for the parade route. Baker Park parking spaces will be available. If parking in a garage, plan to park BEFORE 6:30pm, and be mindful of street closures due to the parade.

• Where do I go to watch the parade?
  • You can line up anywhere along the parade route to watch the parade (reference the parade map above). We recommend bringing chairs or a blanket to sit on to watch the parade, or sit on the curb.

• What is the plan if it rains?
  • THE FREDERICK PRIDE PARADE IS RAIN OR SHINE, unless there is a serious safety risk due to severe storm weather. Follow The Frederick Center (@thefrederickcenter) or Frederick Pride (@frederickmdpride) on social media for urgent updates.

• If I have questions while I’m at the parade, what do I do?
  • There are TWO information booths located along the parade route (reference the map above). Volunteers will be able to help you.

• Where can I use the restroom during the parade?
  • The official parade map has public restrooms marked. Most restaurants in Downtown Frederick are welcoming for public bathroom use.

• Is there water available?
  • The official parade map shows where water is located throughout the parade.

• What’s happening after the parade?
  • Bushwallers is hosting an afterparty that benefits The Frederick Center!

Frederick Pride Festival

Saturday, June 28th, join us on Carroll Creek Linear Park from 11:00am – 6:00pm to be a part of the 13th edition of Frederick Pride! Want to know what to expect?

We have a full food truck court, beverage garden, musical guests, drag performances, DJ sets, guest speakers, a children and youth area, pride merchandise shop, hundreds of nonprofit and business vendors, the Lambda Car Show, The Frederick Center information booth, cool down areas, and more at this year’s Frederick Pride festival!

Beverage Garden:  Wet your whistle at the beverage garden, chock full of local alcoholic and non-alcoholic options! The beverage garden is located past the East St. vendors, and only folx ages 21+ can receive a wristband to drink after showing a valid ID. We are featuring Olde Mother Brewing Co, Tenth Ward Distillery, RAK Brewing Co, McClintock Distillery, Smoketown Brewery, Monocacy Brewing/Brewer’s Alley, Linganore Winecellars, Simple Theory Wine, and Noir Sunshine Winery with a delicious and refreshing selection of drinks from local wines, to locally sourced spirits, to freshly brewed beer. It’s not all about the alcohol! Enjoy mocktails by SOBAR and stay cool to beat the heat!

Food Court:  

Enjoy delicious, local food with an incredible selection of options at the food court, which is located behind the Carroll Creek Amphitheater and in the MARC parking lot on East Street. Enjoy lunch and save room for dessert! We’ll be enjoying food from Box Car Burgers, Grilled Cheese Please, The Pita King, The Sprinkled Cow, Traditional Authentic Mexican Food, Randy’s Candies, Old Fireman’s BBQ, and Slam Sno Cones!

Musical Guests: This year, we are welcoming some returning favorites and some new faces to the Frederick Pride stages! Don’t miss Pet Names band, Neon Habits band, Wildflowrr band, Zach Seals, JChris, Gregory Douglass, and headliner ALISE KING!!

Frederick Pride is featuring dance performances by Anam Cara dance troupe and Zariah Paris! Check out the official Frederick Pride performance schedule to see where each artist are playing, and don’t forget to dance your heart out and sing along to your favorite songs!

Drag Performances: We are welcoming headliners MS. KASHA DAVIS of Ru Paul’s Drag Race fame, and PI from Dragula! We can’t wait to be stunned by some incredible drag performances from: Chasity Vain, Maranda Rights, Lady Bladie, Bayley, Jalah Nicole, Stormi Skye, Jackson B Nite, Kit Valentine, Eyelea Michelle, Khloe Heart, Hunter Jade, Dylan Dickerson, Siren Kelly, Alondra Sanchez, Sal Chichone, and Zoe Vain. Don’t miss our FREDERICK PRIDE ROYALTY: King of Frederick Pride, Dannie Stiles; Queen of Frederick Pride, Ivanna Rights; and Mx. of Frederick Pride, Aura Fixation!

DJ Sets: In between drag performances and musical guests, we are thrilled to welcome back three top-notch local DJs who will be spinning all day long! DJ Capital Chase will be at the Market Street Stage, DJ Sidekick will be at the Amphitheatre Stage, and DJ Nu Kicks will be at the Beverage Garden Stage!

Children and Youth Area: Our children and youth area will be featuring an all-day sensory area, arts and crafts, Drag Queen Story Time, and other activities that are family-friendly and fun for all ages! Some crafts you can expect are bracelet making and pronoun and pride pin making!

Pride Shop: The Frederick Center’s Pride Shop is one of the crowned jewels of Frederick Pride! We know you love to show your pride through our community’s beautiful flags, and we have diverse flags available for purchase. Demisexual, the sunset Lesbian flag, transgender, and nonbinary flags? We have them all! Due to popular demand, we have brought back the handcrafted “E Pluribus Unum/Protect Trans Kids” eagle pride flags, the diverse Maryland Pride flags, and official Frederick Pride flags for purchase! This year, our Pride Shop will be stocked with artisan crafts, like pride fidget dragons, handmade pride paper, pride cape connectors, and much more. Don’t miss your chance to show your pride and simultaneously support The Frederick Center!

Nonprofit and Business Vendor Booths: Lining the creek will be over 200 vendor booths, both from local nonprofits, small business, and local business vendors. Some have beautiful goods for sale, and others have information about their organizations to raise awareness and provide resources for the community.

The Frederick Center Information Booth: Want to learn more about the organization behind Frederick Pride? Want to be involved with the LGBTQ+ community of Frederick year-round? After visiting the Pride Shop, stop by the Frederick Center official information table to learn more about The Frederick Center’s mission, programs, events, and more! The Frederick Center celebrates Pride year-round by supporting and embracing the LGBTQ+ community of Frederick. Sign up for programming, or buy tickets for our upcoming events! 

Lambda Car Club Show: The Tri-Valley region of the Lambda Car Club is coming to Frederick Pride again this year! Stop by the MARC parking lot next to the beverage garden and vote on your favorite cars. This show features incredible classic cars, modern vehicles, and everything in between. The Lambda Car Club is the largest LGBTQ+ car club in North America. Be sure to check it out at Frederick Pride 2025!

Full Pride Program and Entertainment Schedule: TBA

FREDERICK PRIDE FESTIVAL FAQ:

• What is the entry cost for Frederick Pride?
  • Thanks to our generous sponsors, Frederick Pride is FREE and open to the public.

• What is the inclement weather policy?
  • Frederick Pride is rain or shine. If there is thunder and/or lightning, our team will be making decisions together based on local weather reports and city recommendations. If the weather is expected to pass, we may pause the festival until it is safe to continue. Be sure to follow us on social media to be the first to learn of announcements regarding Frederick Pride (@frederickmdpride @thefrederickcenter). There will be no decisions made regarding weather until the day of the festival. 

• Is Frederick Pride for all ages?
  • Frederick Pride is an all-ages, family-friendly event. The Beverage Garden is open to everyone, but only adults ages 21+ with a valid ID can receive a wristband to drink alcohol.

• What are the safety regulations in place?
  • In order to ensure the safety of our guests and community at the Frederick Pride festival, we are working closely with the Frederick City Police Department. For an event of this size in Frederick, Frederick Police are required to attend for the festival to receive a green light from the city. There will be both plainclothes and uniformed officers attending the festival and patrolling Carroll Creek to ensure that guests are safe. In addition, we have hired private security to assist at the Beverage Garden and other areas throughout the festival. Attacks, harassment, or solicitation toward the LGBTQ+ community will not be tolerated during Frederick Pride. In our 11 years of Frederick Pride, we have maintained a safe and incident-free event, and we plan to continue to do so this year. In addition, we have EMS personnel at the festival in case of medical emergency.

• Where is EMS/medical support located?
  • The EMS and emergency tent is located at the Amphitheatre Stage at the center of the festival. It will be marked on your Frederick Pride map. If you or a friend are in need of medical attention, seek help immediately. If you are in a different area of the festival and need medical attention, locate a Pride volunteer in a neon yellow shirt, a Pride organizer in a neon blue polo shirt, a police officer, or an EMS personnel.

• Where can we go to cool down?
  • Frederick Pride is held at the end of June, and temperatures can reach over 90 degrees. Please take appropriate precautions while attending the festival to ensure your safety. There is free water located at the Market Street, East Street, and Beverage Garden entrances. A cool-down area is located in front of the food vendor area at the Amphitheatre Stage, which provides shade and is closely located to the EMS tent. The entire C. Burr Artz Library can be used as a cool-down area– feel free to visit the library and thank your librarians for opening their air conditioned building to pride attendees.

• Where is… the Beverage Garden? The Pride Shop? The car show? When is… a drag performance? A musical performance? Drag Story Time?
  • All of this information and more can be found in the Frederick Pride programs! Programs will include a map of the festival and performance schedules. Programs are located at each entrance to the festival, or visit the Information Tent under the large bridge by the C. Burr Artz Library with any questions or concerns. There are volunteers at each of these areas to help you.

• Where can I park to attend the festival?
  • Downtown Frederick has five parking garages, and there is street parking throughout the downtown area. The closest parking garages to the festival are the Carroll Creek Garage and the East All Saints Street Parking Garage.

• I need handicapped-accessible parking, where can I park?
  • There is handicapped-accessible parking in all Downtown Frederick parking garages, and there are accessible parking spaces throughout the city that are reserved for those with disabilities and proper handicapped parking permits. All Downtown Frederick garages have elevators for those who cannot use the stairs. The most accessible parking garage is located next to the library, which leads directly onto Carroll Creek park by the information tent.

• I’m signed up to be a volunteer! Where do I go?
  • Please locate and visit the Information Tent as soon as you arrive so that we can assist you with your assignment. The Information Tent is under the bridge next to the C. Burr Artz Library.