This year will mark 50 years of Baltimore Pride, and the city and region are celebrating hard. There are tons of Pride Month events in June, including parades, festivals, brunches and block parties.

Here are some of the events across the region celebrating LGBTQ+ communities and history in the coming weeks.

Saturday, May 31

Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival - Postponed

Unfortunately, the Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to inclement weather. A new date hasn’t been announced.

But you can check the Annapolis Pride website for other events, including a drag brunch at Leo, Pride on the Pier and a silent disco.

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Sunday, June 8

Old Ellicott City Pride

This is the fifth annual Pride festival in Ellicott City, with drag, music, food and games. HoCo Pride is promising a day filled with “celebration, community and inclusiveness.”

Time: Noon-6 p.m.

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Location: Howard County Circuit Courthouse (8360 Court Ave., Ellicott City)

Cost: Free.

Monday, June 9

50 Shades of Pride: Opening Happy Hour

The Pride Center of Maryland will be hosting this celebration of 50 years of Baltimore Pride at Ema’s Corner, a pizza place in Station North, with “signature drinks” and “great vibes.”

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This event is “the perfect moment to show off your unique shade of pride,” according to the website.

Time: 5-9 p.m.

Location: Ema’s Corner (33 W. North Ave., Baltimore)

Cost: The Pride Center is asking for donations.

Tuesday, June 10

Baltimore Pride: Slay and Skate

Skate your troubles away at Shake & Bake Family Fun Center while wearing your best looks, listening to good music and, as the website says, “serving face.”

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Time: 6 p.m. to midnight.

Location: Shake & Bake Family Fun Center (1601 Pennsylvania Ave.)

Cost: The Pride Center is asking for donations.

Friday, June 13

Mount Vernon Pride

The Pride Center is closing the block on Park Avenue and Read Street to kick off Pride Weekend. There will be DJs and live performances, art and community vendors, food trucks, dance zones and hangout lounges.

Time: 3-8 p.m.

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Location: Park Avenue and Read Street in Baltimore

Cost: Free.

Saturday, June 14

Baltimore Pride 50th Anniversary Parade

This year’s parade, which celebrates five decades of Pride, will start at the intersection of Charles Street and North Avenue and feature floats, dancers, drag royalty, marching bands and DJs.

It will be followed by the official Baltimore Pride block party on Charles Street.

Time: The parade is 10 a.m. to noon. The block party is 3 p.m. until sunset.

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Location: Charles Street in Baltimore

Cost: Free.

Saturday, June 21

Catonsville Pride

Organizers haven’t released the full list of vendors and activities yet, but last year the festival in Baltimore County had pony rides, face painting and a high-heel race. If any of that caught your eye, get your ticket here.

All proceeds go to The Children’s Home Transgender Youth Services.

Time: 2-5 p.m.

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Location: Catonsville Presbyterian Church (1400 Frederick Road, Catonsville)

Cost: Adults pay $5. Teens and members of the military pay $4.

Wednesday, June 25

Orioles Pride Night

Watch the Orioles take on the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards, while also enjoying live music, face painting, temporary tattoos and friendship bracelets, according to the team’s website. Kariselle Snow from Netflix’s “Perfect Match” will be singing the national anthem. The first 15,000 fans will receive an Orioles pride jersey.

Time: First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards (333 W Camden St.)

Cost: Tickets start at $15.