About

Celebrate Frederick is a private, non-profit corporation [501(c)(3)] working in partnership with the City of Frederick. Its mission: “to nurture a strong sense of community through the coordination of special events in The City of Frederick.”  The organization’s vision statement is “to provide special events that celebrate, engage and enrich all people in The City of Frederick”.

Eleven events are conducted each year over 29 individual dates by well over 400 volunteers who serve on event planning committees or assist the day of the events. The organization is supported by the City of Frederick Office of Special Events’ staff. The events serve to enhance the quality of life experienced in the City of Frederick and have become an integral part of the community. Most of the events conducted by Celebrate Frederick are free to the public. Those that charge admission, like the Beyond the Garden Gates Garden Tour and Candlelight House Tour, donate funds to a beautification project in the City of Frederick.