June is Pride month, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City for gay rights and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Here are a few events the whole family can enjoy.
June 2: Rockville Pride
Pride Month kicks off in Rockville Town Square with a free event featuring live performances, information booths, arts and crafts, and activities for kids. rockvillemd.gov/2276/rockville-pride
June 9: Takoma Pride Day
Takoma Park celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with a day of free events featuring a kids parade, a street fair with face painting and a photo board, as well as a visit from drag queen Tara Hoot. mainstreettakoma.org/featured-events/takoma-pride
June 22: Pride Family Day
Enjoy hands-on art projects, free carousel tickets, rainbow desserts, a special backdrop for photo ops and a family dance party at Glen Echo Park. While you’re there, stop by the playground, art galleries and Glen Echo Park Aquarium (advance tickets required). glenechopark.org/pridefamilyday
June 30: Pride in the Plaza
Last year’s Pride celebration at Silver Spring’s Veterans Plaza included live music and drag performances, poetry readings and dance, as well as family activities, food vendors, community resources and health screenings. Expect a similar setup at this year’s event. liveinyourtruth.org
This story appears in the May/June edition of Bethesda Magazine.