Takoma Pride Day is Sunday, June 11, 2023
We are celebrating our LGBTQ+ community during Takoma Pride Day on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This year’s theme is Protect Trans Rights. With significant legislation across the country attacking the trans community, the intention is to send messages of equality, acceptance, and action.
10:00 am Kids’ Pride Parade
A Kids’ Pride Parade will start at the TPSS Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen Avenue at 10:00am (meet at 9:45am). All welcome to join and share messages of Pride! The parade will end on Laurel Ave.
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Street Fair
- Face Painting by Jolie Faces
- Pride Photo Board at Laurel Ave Clocktower
- Chalk the Block
- Visitors are encouraged to share messages of Pride on Laurel Avenue where there will be chalk available in the closed street.
- Community Group Tables
11:00am Drag Queen Storytime
NEW LOCATION for Storytime:
Motorkat, 6939 Laurel Ave
Kids’ Pride Parade
A Kids’ Pride Parade will start at the TPSS Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen Avenue at 10:00am (meet at 9:45am). All welcome to join and share messages of Pride! The parade will end on Laurel Ave.
Free Poster Making for the Takoma Pride Parade
Two chances to make posters for the Kids’ Pride Parade!
Sunday, June 4
Fullfillery is hosting Pride poster and crown making in the shop. Supplies free.
Date and Time: Sunday, June 4, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Fullfillery, 7006 Carroll Avenue, Suite 200
Friday, June 9
The Loft Collective is hosting Pride poster making in its studio. Supplies free.
Date and Time: Friday, June 9, 5:00 pm -7:00 pm
Location: The Loft Collective, 7007 Carroll Avenue (2nd floor)
Drag Queen Storytime with Ms. Hazel,
TIME: 11:00 am
NEW LOCATION: Motorkat, 6939 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park
The event is free and designed to inspire a love of reading, while teaching lessons of self-acceptance, diversity and respect. For children of all ages.
Thanks to Drag Story Hour DC MD VA and Busboys and Poets Books
Community Group Tables:
- Q Youth Group
- Rainbow Clubs of TPES and PBES to connect the LGBTQ community and provide resources to teachers and families.
- Free State Justice a legal services and advocacy nonprofit for LGBTQ+ Marylanders
- Busboys and Poets Books will share info on its new Queer Book Club and YA/Teen Book Club
- On Our Own of Maryland, Inc an organization which promotes equality, justice, autonomy, and choice about life decisions for individuals with mental health and substance use needs.
- Trans Fact Check with sex educator, Kali Smith-Paterson
- Councilmember Evan Glass’ Office
- Clean Choice Energy Sponsor
- Adelphi Friends Meeting
- The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project
- In Between the Rainbow: LGBTQIA+ merchandise and shaved ice
- Main Street Takoma: Takoma Pride t-shirts, tattoos and stickers
Parade:
Meet up 9:45 am in the TPSS Co-op Parking Lot, 201 Ethan Allen Avenue, Takoma Park
Event:
Takes place on Laurel Avenue, between Carroll Avenue and Eastern Avenue, NW
GPS: 6929 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Metro:
Event is 3 blocks from the Takoma Metro station accessible via Metro’s Red Line
Parking:
Street parking is free. Parking lot at the corner of Carroll and Willow Avenues, $5.
Happening in May and June in Takoma!
Booths are free to non-profit and advocacy organizations. Reach out for more info: [email protected]
Thanks to our Takoma Pride Sponsor
