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LGBT Calendar of Events

You never need a special reason for a Baltimore getaway, but there are plenty of LGBT and mainstream festivals to prompt you to pack your overnight bag.  Here’s a sampling of events to begin your trip planning.  

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Baltimore Black Pride

Citywide, October 1-7, 2012
www.blackpridebaltimore.org

Baltimore Black Pride brings together the community to embrace and celebrate diversity with a full schedule of events, including workshops and town hall meetings, entertainment, and the annual Cultural Affair and Fall Festival.

Miss Gay Maryland Pageant

The Hippo, TBD 2012
www.missgayamerica.com

The State Pageant for Miss Gay America attracts the finest femail impersonators to The Hippo to compete for the annual title.  Contestants take part in interviews and talent and evening gown competitions.

Honfest

36th Street, Hampden, June 2012
www.honfest.net

A truly original festival, Honfest celebrates all things "Bawlmer" and embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon neighbors and visitors alike by the city's historic working-women.  The nationally recognized event covers four city blocks in Hampden, a revered old-style Baltimore neighborhood filled with quirky shops, quaint restaurants and endearing residents.

Baltimore Gay Pride

Druid Hill Park, June 2012
www.baltimorepride.org

The Charm City celebrates LGBT communities, families and PRIDE with free outdoor events for the largest LGBT festival in Maryland!  Saturday brings residents and visitors to the Federal Hill gay-borhood for the Pride Parade and a fabulous block party of music, food and more. The celebration continues at Druid Hill Park with a family-friendly festival that celebrates the diversity of Baltimore and the LGBT community.

Artscape

Mount Royal Ave, July 20-22, 2012
www.artscape.org

The largest free arts festival in the country features 150+ artists and craftspeople; visual are exhibits; incredible live concerts on three outdoor stages; a full schedule of performing arts including dance, opera, theater, fashion, film, experimental music and performances by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; family events, and a delicious, international menu of food and beverages that is available throughout the festival site.