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The Frederick Center exists to support and advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people and our families so we thrive, accepted and affirmed, in the broader Frederick community.

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Netasha wears many hats in the Frederick Center Community: volunteer, client, game master, creative mind. She is also one of the longest standing members of[...]

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(Names and photos have been changed for the sake of the family's privacy.) When Quinn’s second oldest child came out, they did not know how[...]

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Thirty-Five Years

Growing up in Texas, being gay was never an option for Matt. “In college, I had a personal crisis where I was starting to realize[...]

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Upcoming

Frederick Pride!

SAVE THE DATE for this year’s FREDERICK PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL! THE ANTICIPATION BEGINS for Frederick Pride 2026!
On the final weekend in June 2026, the local LGBTQ+ community gathers together alongside our friends, families, and allies to celebrate and uplift each other with love and pride.
On Friday, 6/26/2026, join us for our second annual Frederick Pride Parade at 7:00pm! We will be marching throughout the streets of Downtown Frederick with color, music, and tangible queer joy.
On Saturday, 6/27/2026 from 11:00am-6:00pm, Frederick Pride welcomes you to beautiful Carroll Creek in the heart of Downtown Frederick to celebrate the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer+ community.
Join us to enjoy drag performances, a food court of the best local food trucks, hand-picked musical guests, hundreds of local vendors and nonprofit organizations, a designated beverage garden with the top local breweries and wineries, a pride shop, a children’s area, and more!
We can’t wait to welcome you back to Frederick Pride, so mark your calendars for June 26th and 27th!

Upcoming Events

If you are looking to meet locals in the LGBTQ+ community at engaging events beyond Pride, check out some of these incredible opportunities. The Frederick Center provides the best in customized events for every background in our community. Make sure you come out and bring your friends and family to the party!
Aug 30

Magic: the Gathering ~ July + August

Join us at The Frederick Center for Magic: the Gathering meetups to play Commander! From 3-6pm on Sundays 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, & 8/30, find friends, play Magic, and build your deck! We hope to see you there!

Aug 15

Sapphic Dance ~ August

Sapphic Summer will be on Saturday, August 15th from 5-9pm! Dance in a safe and affirming space with fellow women-loving-women! This edition of Sapphic Dance is 18+, so there will be no alcohol allowed. Feel free to grab a drink at a local bar and then join us! As aways, Sapphic Dance is donate-what-you-can. We'll see you there!

Aug 08

PFLAG Ice Cream Social

PFLAG Ice Cream Social is on August 8th from 10:30-12:30pm at The Frederick Center. Join for FREE to enjoy ice cream and community with the PFLAG board and TFC's case manager, Keith!