Pride in the Plaza Draws Crowds to Silver Spring [Video]

The Pride in the Plaza festival drew crowds to downtown Silver Spring on Sunday capping off Pride Month in Montgomery County. The festival included brightly colored clothing, music, speakers, food, drag story hours, and drag duels. Organizations were on hand to distribute information about support groups and medical assistance for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

MCM spoke with Councilmember Evan Glass at the festival who talked about what it means to be an ally.

Photos by Asyja Byers

Glass shared information on the “local LGBTQ+ leaders who’ve helped make Montgomery County a more welcoming and fair place to live and work.”

To celebrate the last day of Pride, let’s bring attention to the local LGBTQ+ leaders who’ve helped make Montgomery County a more welcoming and fair place to live and work.

Here’s some local LGBTQ+ history 🧵

— Councilmember Evan Glass (@CMEvanGlass) June 30, 2024