At a time when LGBTQIA+ communities, trans and gender expansive people, Black and brown communities, immigrants, and other marginalized people across this country are facing escalating attacks on our rights, dignity, and existence, the Montgomery County Pride Family will gather in Downtown Silver Spring on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 6:30 PM to raise the Pride flag — not simply as a symbol of celebration, but as an act of resistance in action.
Joined by elected officials, advocates, community leaders, and residents from across Montgomery County, this public gathering is a declaration that our communities will not be erased, silenced, or pushed into the shadows.
And after the flag raising, the Emmy Nominated LIYT Nights & Drag Duels returns!
Join us this spring in Downtown Silver Spring at 1 Veterans Plaza for the return of the Emmy nominated LIYT Nights & Drag Duels, an electrifying evening of community, talent, and unforgettable entertainment!
Drag Duels features fierce competition, dynamic performances, and high energy moments you won’t want to miss.
Each evening will include:
🎤 Live stage entertainment
🎧 A live DJ
🩺 FREE STI/HIV Testing
🛍️ A vibrant vendor fair
🍹 Bar service
✨ Community activations
Festivities begin at 6:30 PM, with the Drag Duels competition starting promptly at 8:00 PM.
Event Dates:
• Friday, April 24, 6:30–10:00 PM
• Friday, May 15, 6:30–10:00 PM
• Friday, May 29, 6:30–10:00 PM
• Friday, June 12, 6:30–10:00 PM