Welcome to Howard County Pride!
Entertainment
The show will begin at 12:00 pm!
Stay tuned for more information…
Drag Show Performers
MCs:
Performers:
Parking
Follow parking directions upon arrival! For ADA/Accessibility parking, please select when registering for tickets. Contact info@innerarbortrust.org ahead of time with any questions or concerns! Please make sure to do so ahead of arrival, as accessible parking will be limited. There will be areas for drop off available.
Mermaids!
Catch the dazzling mermaids of Circus Siren Pod hosted by The Enchanted Teapot’s traveling mermaid tanks as they swim near the food trucks! These local celebrities, featured in Netflix’s MerPeople, are here to bring magic and sparkle to your Pride experience—don’t miss the chance to say hello and get a real pearl from a real mermaid!
HoCo Pride 2025 Merch!
Don’t miss this year’s exclusive pride merch, featuring artwork from our community art competition winner, Daisy Hendrix (she/her)! Each piece is a celebration of creativity, identity, and pride. By picking something up, you’re not only taking home a keepsake—you are supporting local artists and our community.
Transgender Memorial
As we celebrate, we also remember. The Transgender Memorial honors those we’ve lost this past year to hatred and violence. We invite you to pause, reflect, and carry their memory forward. Together, we commit to a world where trans lives are safe, seen, and celebrated. The Mosaic Community Chorus (@mosaiccommunitychorus) will perform in their honor (Time TBD).
Crafts with Queer Arts Collective!
Celebrate creativity with the Queer Arts Collective! Throughout the day, they’ll be leading demonstrations and hands-on crafts that showcase the power of queer artistry. Stop by to make something beautiful, connect with local creators, and experience how art brings our community to life.
Small Miracles Rescue!
Small Miracles Rescue will join us with some phenomenal adoptable puppies and dogs searching for their furever homes!
Please note: the park has a no pets policy during the festival, and we ask all attendees to respect this policy, especially since there is a rescue on site! Service animals are always welcome.
Lawn Games
At the heart of our festival, there’s always room for play! Join Recreation and Parks at the grassy knoll for lawn games, activities, and plenty of laughs.
Vendors, Exhibitors and Food Trucks
Check out the complete list of our vendors here!
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Elephant Clover Vintage Thrift
Slimbabythrift
QPoohs Closet
Squishaush
Pinultimate
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Silver Quill Studio
Jewelicious
Kreations
Precious Armor Jewelry
Cloudless Rabbit
Rainbow Rodents
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Thank You Art, LLC
Julia Arwen Art
Pheemuru
C Hunter Art
Rachel McCraken Art
Dani’s Bazaar
Ashlovaly
Epsilon Arts
Izzy Spooky Art
Celestial Skully
Embroidery Guild of America
Colt’s Colorful Creeps
Rainbow Hearth Designs
Sophia Olivia Designs
We LIT!
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Howard County Library System
Queen Takes Book
3 Gear Games
Fog and Honey Boutique
Fern and Folk
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Columbia Jewish Congregation
Mt. Hebron Presbyterian church
Kittamaqundi Community Church
Christ United Methodist Church (Columbia)
Channing Memorial Church Unitarian Universalist
Beth Shalom Congregation
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Living Wellness Chiropractic
GYMGUYZ Annapolis & Columbia
Sparrow Pelvic Health
Renew Speech Language Pathology
August Rose Health Center
Village Counseling
Collaborative Counseling Center
Ellie Mental Health
Shore United Bank
The Law Office of Shannon Gahs
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Grassroots Crisis Intervention
HoCo Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense
Free Mom Hugs, Maryland
Voices for Children, Inc.
GLSEN Maryland
Indigenous at UMD
VCA Columbia Animal Hospital at Hickory Ridge
HCPSS Pride
Howard County Public Library
Howard County Community College
Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity
Howard County LGBTQIA+ Commission
Byron E. Macfarlane Register of Wills for Howard County
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Antojitos Express
Tasty Empandas
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Taralicious Treats
Oh My Cookies!
Frostie Softie
Kona Ice
Virginia Grill
Retro Grill