Silver Spring will be hosting its fourth annual “Pride in the Plaza,” happening THIS Sunday, June 30, from noon to 8 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in Downtown Silver Spring! This beautiful celebration, hosted in collaboration with Live in Your Truth Programs and the MoCo Pride Center, promises a day filled with joy, community, and inclusivity. Attendees can look forward to a plethora of activities, including live music, delicious food, a family zone, a resource and vendor fair, and the highly anticipated 2024 Drag Duels championship competition. The festivities will culminate with the fourth annual Pride in the Plaza Mini-Ball, a dynamic voguing competition with cash prizes starting at 5 p.m., presented in partnership with the Capitol Ballroom Council. Don’t miss out on this free event – the first 500 attendees will receive a commemorative Pride in the Plaza t-shirt!
From noon to 5 p.m., Pride in the Plaza will spotlight a diverse array of local nonprofit organizations, LGBTQIA+-owned businesses, artists, and networks, sharing invaluable resources and services for Montgomery County’s LGBTQIA+ communities. Health services, including free HIV and STI screenings and Mpox vaccinations, will be available on the second floor of the Silver Spring Civic Building. In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, those who get tested will receive a $15 gift card while supplies last. There are numerous ways to support this event, from volunteering to becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. For more information on how to get involved, visit the provided links. Join us in celebrating Pride Month and showing that everyone has a place in our community!
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