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Eastern Shore pride debuts
New event slated for May 2-6
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The Maryland Mid-Shore chapter of PFLAG presents the first Eastern Shore Pride at various locations May 2-5.
“Paint with Pride” is at Kiln Born Creations (1 S Washington St., Easton, Md.) on Thursday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m. On Friday, May 3 at 8 p.m. there will be a comedy show at the Eastern Shore Conservation Center (114 S Washington St., Easton, Md.). “Dance with Pride” is on Friday, May 3 starting at 5 p.m. at Fountain Park (High St., Chestertown, Md.). The Multicultural Festival will be at Idlewild Park (115 Idlewild Ave., Easton, Md.) on Saturday, May 4 starting at 10 a.m. “Pride in the Park” festival will be at Fountain Park on Saturday, May 4 from 1-5 p.m. There will be music, speeches and vendor booths. A drag show will be at Washington College’s Decker Theatre (300 Washington Ave., Chestertown, Md.) on Saturday, May 4 at 9 p.m. Eastern Shore Pride closes out with a drag brunch at 447 Race St., Cambridge, Md. on Sunday, May 5 at 2:30 p.m.
For more details on events, email [email protected].
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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays
Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach
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The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the D.C. fireworks display; spread a blanket near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, or the Lincoln Memorial. The 17-minute display starts at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In Baltimore, the Inner Harbor Fourth of July festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks and drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m. downtown at the harbor.
The fireworks in Rehoboth Beach, Del., will be held on Saturday, July 6.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival underway
‘Indigenous Voices of the Americas’ program held on the Mall
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The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26–July 1, with the program “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.”
Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.
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The 2024 Arlington Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 29 at 12 p.m. at Long Bridge Park.
This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love.
Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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