Howard County Pride Festival is usually usually a Sunday in October (2026 moved to November 1); the 2027 date isn't announced yet. We've mapped 1 Pride event in Columbia and 17 more nearby (12 festivals, 3 Pride nights, 2 parades). 8 are free. Tap any event for dates, places and directions.
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Events without a confirmed date show the pattern from past years.
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Pride in Columbia: common questions
When is Pride in Columbia?
DC Black Pride is May 28 – 31, 2027 at Various venues; host hotel Westin Washington DC Downtown. Capital Pride Parade (usually a Saturday in June (day before the festival)) is also on the calendar.
Is there a Pride parade in Columbia?
Yes. Capital Pride Parade (usually a Saturday in June (day before the festival)) and Baltimore Pride Parade (usually a Saturday in mid-June). Parade routes and step-off times are posted by organizers a few weeks before; check each event's page.
Are there family-friendly Pride events near Columbia?
Yes. All-ages options include Capital Pride Parade, Baltimore Pride Parade, Howard County Pride Festival and Pride on the Pier. Daytime parades and festivals are generally fine for kids; drag shows and late-night parties are usually 18+ or 21+.
Are Pride events in Columbia free?
8 of the 18 events listed near Columbia are free, including Capital Pride Parade, Baltimore Pride Parade and Howard County Pride Festival. Some festivals charge a gate fee or sell VIP passes, and drag brunches and Pride nights at venues are ticketed.
Organizing Pride in Columbia?
Add your parade, festival, march, drag brunch, youth Pride or Pride night free. Post your date as soon as it's set and we'll show it here, on the Pride calendar and on the map.
