CARY Community Allies of Rainbow Youth

11/01/2026

Come see us at Howard County PRIDE until 5! We got flags 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ for the taking and bracelets for the making!

10/11/2026

Smart advice for National Coming Out Day!

10/09/2026

HoCo Pride postponed to November 1

Due to the inclement weather, we have made the decision to reschedule Howard County Pride for November 1, 2026. We know that you were all very excited to join us this weekend and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ community and hope that you will all be able to join us on the new date.

It is extremely important to all of us at the Inner Arbor Trust and HoCo Pride to ensure that you, our performers, our vendors, and our staff are able to safely participate and enjoy the event. Unfortunately, with the amount of rain predicted, we can not do that on Sunday.

We hope to see you on November 1 in better weather!

10/07/2026

We'll see you on Sunday! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

09/12/2026

Join us for the next LGBTeaQI&A featuring Rainbow Cookies!

We’re getting ready to kick off LGBTQIA+ History Month. Join us at the Miller Branch Library for a special event with Lesléa Newman (joining virtually to read her book, Rainbow Cookies). Then stay and join us for some hands on activities for all ages. We can’t wait to see you there! There are two ways to join this event - select either in person or virtually when registering. Just click on the link in our bio to register! In partnership with the LGBTQIA+ Commission and Community Allies of Rainbow Youth HoCo Human Rights & Equity and Community Allies Rainbow Youth

07/28/2026

NEW: The CARY candidate survey is updated with Howard County Board of Education at-large candidates Mark Covington, Linda Frascarella and Lanlan Xu. See link in comments ⬇️

06/06/2026

Come out to OEC Pride and make friends and bracelets with us!

06/06/2026

See you there tomorrow!

OEC Pride is THIS WEEKEND!

Are you ready to celebrate yourself? Because we’re ready to celebrate YOU!!!

Join us for an unforgettable day filled with:

Creative Artists: Experience the magic of talent all around you.
Culinary Delights: Savor delicious dishes and refreshing beverages for everyone—adults and lighter options for the little ones!
Amazing Music: Dance the day away with one of the BEST DJs!
Special Performances: Get ready for KC Florence and her fabulous Drag Queens, bringing all the hits, love, and celebratory vibes you can ask for!

When: June 6th, 12-5 PM
Where: LOT F, 3875 Ellicott Mills Drive, Ellicott City

Mark your calendars and get ready for a celebration like no other!

https://www.oldellicottcity.org/

05/28/2026

Join us next Monday, June 1 at 9 a.m. for Howard County’s fourth annual Pride Flag raising ceremony at the George Howard Building in Ellicott City! This Pride Flag Raising Ceremony will mark the start of Pride Month and reflects Howard County’s commitment to supporting our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and families.

Pride is a time to celebrate, and it’s also a time to reflect on the important progress we have made to advance civil rights and protections for our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. From hosting the first Pride Festival in 2019 to creating the county’s inaugural LGBTQIA+ Commission in 2022, and raising the Pride flag for the first time in County History at the County seat in 2023, we are committed to ensuring that Howard County is a place where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and included.

05/21/2026

We are excited to share that our HCPSS Pride Week: Play With Pride lineup is now LIVE and open for registrations! Be sure to visit our website (link in bio) to register for each activity. June 1st, we’ll be kicking off Monday with a virtual visit from ESPN journalist and author, Katie Barnes! Register to attend - the first 25 adults to register will receive a copy of Barnes’ book, Fair Play. We hope to see you there!