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Pride in July?

Yes, you can have Pride in July. You can celebrate Pride any time you want.  Howard County supports two major Pride celebrations - - EC Pride in June, and Howard County Pride in October at Merrriweather Park at Symphony Woods.

Pride is a refusal to be erased, harassed, and criminalized. Pride celebrates the truth of the human experience in sexual expression and gender diversity. 

The way things are these days it’s almost ridiculous to take a day off from supporting and celebrating our LGBTQIA family, friends, and neighbors.

Snagged from a from a friend taking the Metro in July…



From Columbia Association, an announcement for tonight’s Lakefront Live:

Pride in July is back at the CA Lakefront on Saturday, July 25! Join us for an unforgettable celebration of love, togetherness and community. Come out for:

  • A high-energy dance floor hosted by SADBrunch
  • Dazzling drag performances featuring the fabulous Cake Pop! and local drag royalty
  • burst of rainbow powder leading into a color-coated parade 
  • Pure joy and good vibes

RSVP for this FREE event at Eventbrite.

Why register for a free event? So the event organizers can get an idea of how many people to expect. It helps them prepare for a fun and safe experience for everyone.


And, over at Bark Social:

Join us for DRAG BRUNCH an afternoon of drag entertainment, community, cocktails, and canine cuteness! PRIDE PAWTY @ Bark Social!

Get ready for the ultimate Pride celebration for pups, pet parents, and allies! Join us at Bark Social for DRAG BRUNCH , an afternoon of drag entertainment, community, cocktails, and canine cuteness with our four-legged best friends.




This is a ticketed event. It’s free to members but there’s a charge for nonmembers. Learn more and buy tickets here.


Local dog people: does Bark Social serve actual food? I thought they were just a bar. Doesn’t brunch mean food or am I missing something here?

Have a great Saturday and don’t forget to support your local farmers markets!





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