the beach
is gay!
Founded in 2023, Ocean City Pride was first LGBTQIA+ Pride gathering in OCMD, and continues to support the community with annual events
cheers to pride ‘25!
Thanks for joining us this year
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See & save photos from this year’s
Prom & Parade!
Pride will return in 2026! Updates will come in winter 2025
Our events
Pride Parade
The first Pride Parade in Ocean City was inaugurated in 2023—a walk down the historic boardwalk, in all our rainbow glory. Its overwhelming support and success made sure: this will be an annual celebration. The 2025 Parade is TBD; check here or social media for updates by the end of April.
Pride Prom
The event that started it all. A big gay soireé for all, hosted by and in The Buzzed Word. The first Pride party in town, and certainly not the last. Growing every year, it’s a 16+ event for anyone who loves to dress up and get down, in the style of true a true prom. 2025’s is on June 14th—join us!
