The Baltimore Pride parade and block party kicked off at the intersection of North Avenue and Charles Street. It featured foam, supportive hugs, and plenty of rainbows.

Dancers from the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund perform while moving through the foam from Paint Me Silly Rentals’ foam sprayer.
Dancers from the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund perform while moving through the foam from Paint Me Silly Rentals’ foam sprayer. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
Mothers and siblings from the organization “Free Mom Hugs” give out hugs to audience members and parade volunteers.
Mothers and siblings from the organization “Free Mom Hugs” give out hugs to audience members and parade volunteers. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
Chris Jay, 2025 winner of Maryland Leather contest, and Lord Thunderknight, winner of the World Bear competition, walk with members of the COMMAND MC Baltimore Leather club.
Chris Jay, 2025 winner of Maryland Leather contest, and Lord Thunderknight, winner of the World Bear competition, walk with members of the COMMAND MC Baltimore Leather club. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
Siblings Malia, Laila, Luka watch the Baltimore Pride Parade with their mother while holding signs.
Siblings Malia, Laila, Luka watch the Baltimore Pride Parade with their mother while holding signs. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
An angel walking with the faith communities of Baltimore during the June 14th Pride Parade.
An angel walking with the faith communities of Baltimore during the June 14 Pride parade. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
Children with bubble shooters walking with various religious groups as part of Faith Communities of Baltimore.
Children with bubble shooters walking with various religious groups as part of Faith Communities of Baltimore. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
One of the people walking in the Pride Parade with the Charm City Kitty Club.
One of the people walking in the Pride Parade with the Charm City Kitty Club. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
Morgan Stanley employees enjoy the foam sprayers in the 2025 Baltimore Pride Parade.
Morgan Stanley employees enjoy the foam sprayers in the 2025 Baltimore Pride Parade. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
Members of the Baltimore Teachers Union walk in the Baltimore Pride Parade.
Members of the Baltimore Teachers Union walk in the Baltimore Pride Parade. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
Parade viewers holding Trans Rights flags as the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund approaches.
Parade viewers holding Trans Rights flags as the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund approaches. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove
Musicians performing in the marching band of the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund during the June 14th Pride Parade.
Musicians performing in the marching band of the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund during the June 14th Pride Parade. Credit: Valerie Paulsgrove