BALTIMORE PRIDE 2012 King and Queen of Pride 2012 Pageant (May 17) Location TBD BaltimorePride.org
LatinoFest (June 23 & 24) LatinoFest.org A fun-filled weekend of Hispanic culture
Baltimore Restaurant Week (July 27 to August 5) BaltimoreRestaurantWeek.com
featuring live musical performances,
A delicious week of Baltimore’s best eateries.
costumed dancers and traditional foods.
JULY 2012
Hamilton Street Festival & Classic Car Show (July 28) BmoreMainStreet.com
Fourth of July Celebration (July 4)
More than 80 vendors, great food, 16 bands
Celebrate Independence Day with a blast
and performers on two stages and a display
Each year, the GLCCB and Baltimore
of vivid fireworks and live entertainment
of classic cars.
Pride produce the King and Queen
in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor during the
of Pride pageant. Kings and Queens
Ports America Chesapeake Fourth of July
of Pride are the reigning symbols of
Celebration.
excellence in Baltimore Pride festivities. They preside at events throughout the year and represent the GLCCB and
Club Hippo’s 40th Anniversary ClubHippo.com
AUGUST 2012 International Festival (August 4 & 5) Poly/Western High School PromotionAndArts.com
Baltimore Pride with honor, grace and
Established in 1972 in the heart of Mount
Showcases the diverse cultures of Baltimore
usually a bit of light-hearted humor!
Vernon, the Hippo has been a cornerstone in
City with international performers,
the gay and lesbian community in Baltimore.
multicultural foods, children’s activities and an
Twilight on the Terrace (June 15) Gertrude’s at the BMA BaltimorePride.org
Whether you want to dance the night away,
annual soccer competition.
relax in their video bar, or enjoy a cocktail
At Baltimore Pride weekend’s kick-off
Hippo will mark its 40th Anniversary on
Maryland Renaissance Festival Annapolis, MD RennFest.com
event, attendees enjoy signature
July 7. Check out the celebration this night
Visit a 16th-century British village complete
cocktails while taking a stroll through
and throughout the month (and year!) for a
with jesters, jousting, and jugglers for 9
the Baltimore Museum of Art’s beautiful
fabulously fun time.
consecutive weekends.
Artscape (July 20-22) Mt. Vernon and Station North Artscape.org
Hot August Blues & Roots Festival Oregon Ridge Park HotAugustBlues.com
sculpture garden, dance to music, place bids on silent auction packages, and receive exclusive Pride gift bags.
Baltimore Pride Parade & Block Party (June 16) Mount Vernon BaltimorePride.org Saturday’s events begin with a High Heel Race up Charles Street. Bring
and a pool game in our saloon, they have something to suit everyone’s mood! Club
America’s largest free arts festival features
Blues and roots music festival in
150+ fine artists, fashion designers and crafts-
a pastoral setting.
people; visual art exhibits, outdoor sculpture, art cars, and photography; live outdoor concerts, performing arts, and family events.
heart of Mt. Vernon. Join everyone
African American Festival (July 7 & 8) M&T Bank Stadium AfricanAmericanFestival.net
from cowboys to bikers, from the
Celebrate black history with an eclectic mix
King and Queen of Pride to leather
of regional and nationally-known entertainers,
daddies and maybe a float or two.
including top soul and R&B recording artists,
After the parade, Baltimore Pride’s
educational exhibits, arts and crafts, foods
Block Party is a nightclub without walls
and children’s activities.
your own or borrow a pair of ours! On the “heels” of the race is the Pride Parade on Charles Street in the
with many local and regional acts
Baltimore Grand Prix (August 31-September 2) Downtown 2012BaltimoreGrandPrix.com Get your motors running, and celebrate three days of ear-pounding adrenaline on as Baltimore rocks the spotlight for worldwide race fans.
SEPTEMBER 2012 HampdenFest (September 8) 36th Street and Falls Road HampdenFest.blogspot.com
International Deaf Leather 2012 (July 12-15) InternationalDeafLeather.org
A neighborhood arts festival that draws visi-
Let us Show You our Charm! Tremont Plaza
mustache championships, and live local
Hotel & Grand Historic Venue.
music all day.
Lisa Memorial Drag Stage, a Family
Caribbean Carnival Festival (July 13-15) PromotionAndArts.com
Ukrainian Festival (September 8 & 9) Patterson Park UkrainianFest.net
Zone, and plenty of fun for the whole
Bringing island traditions to the states with
Capture the essence of Ukrainian culture with
community to enjoy. An estimated
the popular carnival parade, live reggae
unique arts and crafts, customary songs and
5,000 celebrants come out on Sunday
and soca performances, colorful costumed
dances, a beer garden, assortment of appetiz-
for the fun and festivities. Rain or shine.
dancers and authentic Caribbean cuisine.
ing foods, children’s activities and storytelling.
performing throughout the evening.
Baltimore Pride Festival (June 17) Druid Hill Park BaltimorePride.org The festival features many regional and local performers, vendors, the Lady
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tors to enjoy the community of merchants on and around West 36th Street with toilet races,
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