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Large Businesses/Government Agency Parade Application

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Deadline: Jun 06, 2026 12:00 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Baltimore Pride 2026
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Date: Jun 08, 2026 8:00 am - Jun 14, 2026 11:45 pm (EDT)
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BALTIMORE, Maryland
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$ 2000.00

About the application

Baltimore Pride 2025 – Parade Application for Large Businesses/Government Agencies

 

Lead the Way to a More Inclusive Future!
Join the 50th Anniversary of Baltimore Pride as a Large Business Participant in this year's historic parade. Embrace the theme, “Power of the Past, Force of the Future,” and showcase your company's dedication to advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion, diversity, and equity.

 
Why Should Large Businesses Participate?

  • Promote Corporate Leadership: Demonstrate your company's unwavering commitment to inclusion and allyship with the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Celebrate Diversity: Stand with over 150,000 attendees as a visible symbol of progress and unity.
  • Amplify Your Brand: Align your organization with one of the region’s most iconic events, building goodwill and strengthening community relationships.
  • Support LGBTQ+ Progress: Honor the history and resilience of LGBTQ+ activism while representing the driving force of corporate allyship shaping the future.

Parade participation Includes: Premier placement in the parade lineup, exclusive promotional opportunities, and engagement with one of the largest Pride audiences in the region.

Late submission pricing ends May 5. To secure your spot, you must pay when you apply.

About the event

Letter from the Organizer Dear Community Partners, Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Baltimore Pride 2026. We’re excited to invite you to be part of this year’s celebration—“Charm City Homecoming: Pride Lives Here.” Baltimore Pride has always meant something special. It’s not just about one weekend. It’s about showing up for each other, making space for joy, and reminding people they don’t have to shrink themselves to fit in. For a lot of us, Pride is the one time we can fully breathe, fully belong, and be surrounded by community that feels like home. That’s why this year’s theme matters so much. “Pride Lives Here” is a message to every LGBTQ/SGL person who has ever wondered if they’re welcome. It’s a reminder that Pride doesn’t only exist on a stage or in a parade route—it lives in our neighborhoods, our families and chosen families, our local businesses, our community leaders, and the people who keep showing up, even when things are hard. A sponsorship from your organization isn’t just a logo on a banner. It helps us build a Pride that’s safe, affirming, and accessible—and it helps us keep this work going beyond Pride season. Your support strengthens the Pride Center of Maryland’s ability to serve the community year-round, especially those who are most impacted by systemic barriers—Black LGBTQ/SGL communities, trans and gender-expansive folks, and people navigating housing and behavioral health challenges. We’d love to partner with you to make Baltimore Pride 2026 something our city can be proud of—something that feels like a real homecoming. Thank you for standing with the community and for helping Pride live right here in Baltimore.
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Terms & Conditions

Please note a Large Business is defined as having 50+ employees.

 

No Refund Policy:
Please note that all vendor and parade participant fees are non-refundable. In the event that you decide to withdraw from the event, no refunds will be issued.

Prices

Single booth $2,000.00 Non-refundable Be part of the Baltimore Pride 2026 Parade and showcase your organization, business, or community group in front of thousands of attendees along the parade route. This is a high-visibility opportunity to celebrate, engage, and show your Pride. All parade participants must register in advance. Additional details regarding lineup location, staging times, and participation guidelines will be provided upon approval. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website (Optional)
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • Description of Business
  • Entry Name
  • Group Type
  • Mode of Transportation
  • Length and Width of Unit (Be specific as possible, precise measurement is needed to make proper accomodations)
  • Number and Type of Vehicles In Unit
  • Approximate Number of People in Unit
  • Number of Animals and Types (If Applicable)
  • Have you participated in this Parade previously?
  • Which Years?
  • Please upload any photos to show other events that you have done.
  • Please upload your vehicle insurance (if applicable)
  • Please Print Full Name Below In Agreement of the Form

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 0
Large Businesses/Government Agency Parade Application
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