FRIDAY AUGUST 22ND, 2025 ~  3:00PM-7:00PM

1 VETERANS PL, SILVER SPRING MD 20910

Welcome to the Back 2 School Block Party — Montgomery County Pride Family’s annual community celebration to support and uplift our youth!

Join us on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, from 3 PM to 7 PM at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring for an afternoon full of games, giveaways, entertainment, school supplies, and community connection.

The Back 2 School Block Party is a welcoming space for families, students, and supporters to come together in joy and unity as we prepare for the new school year.

📍 Veterans Plaza: 1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910
🗓️ Mark your calendars and don’t miss this amazing day of celebration and support!

~GET INVOLVED~

BACK2SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY SPONSOR

Now, more than ever, our youth and families need visible support and affirming spaces to thrive. As students prepare to head back to school, the Back 2 School Block Party provides a joyful, inclusive, and empowering environment for LGBTQIA+ youth, families, and allies in Montgomery County.

By sponsoring this event, you're directly investing in the well-being of our youth, supporting local LGBTQIA+ organizations, and helping ensure that every child starts the school year with the tools—and the confidence—they need to succeed.

TABLE AT THE BACK2SCHOOL BLOCK PARTY

Want to promote your organization or business while supporting local youth and families?
Sign up for a table at the Back 2 School Block Party! This is a great opportunity to connect with the community, share your mission, and provide resources, products, or services to LGBTQIA+ youth and their families as they gear up for the school year.

VOLUNTEER FOR MONTGOMERY

COUNTY PRIDE IN THE PLAZA

Want to be part of the Back2School Block Party?
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! From setting up and breaking down to assisting with activity stations and our information booth, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Join us in creating a fun and welcoming experience for our community as we support youth heading into the new school year.

🎒 Drop Off School Supplies Today! 📍

By donating school supplies, you're doing more than giving pencils and notebooks — you're investing in equity, empowerment, and the future of our youth. Your support helps foster inclusive, affirming environments where every student—especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community—can thrive and live in their truth.

📦 Click the link to find more information about our drop-off locations and how you can help us prepare for the Block Party on August 22nd!

💛 Let’s build a school year rooted in dignity, opportunity, and love.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!