Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which concerns whether Montgomery County public schools must allow parents to opt their children out of lessons involving LGBTQ+ inclusive literature: (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will commemorate Pride Month on June 24 by highlighting local LGBTQ+ community leaders and reaffirming its commitment to equality and inclusion through a themed event titled “Unbreakable Pride and Unshakeable Power.” (more…)
The Second Annual Poolesville Pride Fest will take place Saturday, June 14 from 4–9 p.m. at Locals Farm Market (19929 Fisher Ave), featuring queer music, art, poetry, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and a free Riverworks workshop, with all ages and identities welcome.
The City of Gaithersburg is celebrating Pride Month with an official proclamation and a series of events throughout June that honor the LGBTQIA+ community and promote inclusivity and equality. (more…)
Montgomery County held its seventh annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony in Rockville to kick off Pride Month, joined by local officials, Congressman Jamie Raskin, and LGBTQ+ community leaders. The event featured keynote speakers from Montgomery County Public Schools and the MoCo Pride Center, and also marked the launch of this year’s “Ride With Pride” bus, which will run throughout June to celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community. (more…)
Councilmember Evan Glass (At-Large) announced a month-long series of LGBTQ+ Pride events across Montgomery County in June, including a flag-raising ceremony in Rockville, a performance at Strathmore, and Pride in the Plaza in Silver Spring.
The 5th Annual Pride Family Day will be held on Sunday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bumper Car Pavilion at Glen Echo Park (7300 MacArthur Blvd). The event is hosted in collaboration with the office of Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass. (more…)
The Takoma Pride Parade and Street Fair will take place in Takoma Park, Maryland, with the parade beginning at 201 Ethan Allen Avenue and proceeding along Carroll Avenue to Laurel Avenue, where the street fair will be held. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Evan Glass, and other local leaders will host the County’s seventh annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Tuesday, June 3, at 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Rockville, with speakers including MCPS inclusion specialist Yael Astor and MoCo Pride Center Executive Director Phillip Alexander Downie.
The City of Rockville will celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a free, all-ages Pride event on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Rockville Town Square, and is seeking proposals from visual or literary artists to lead a community-engaged art project during the festival.
The City of Rockville is seeking performers and sponsors for the ninth annual Rockville Pride festival, which will take place on June 1 at Rockville Town Square Park. (more…)