Capital gay pride
Fabric of Freedom
3 Huge Parties: 1 Main Event Ticket!
WE Party: Starlines: Main Stage
Global Superstar Pabllo Vittar lights up the main stage for a night of iconic looks, high-energy performances and nonstop dancing. Don&#;t lose high-energy beats from world-renowned DJs Dan Slater B2B GSP, Erik Vilar, and WE Party legend Binomio.
DiscoVERS: Disco Stage
Drag superstars Alyssa Edwards, Utica, and Cake Pop light up the night with show-stopping performances woven into a glittering, disco-fueled celebration. Experience the rhythm with disco, nudisco, and disco house from DJs Dawson, Alexis Tucci, and Kevin Aviance—spinning all late hours under shimmering lights.
Cherry Fund Stage
A vibrant mix of tune and connection in a lively, inclusive atmosphere curated by Cherry Fund, featuring music from DJs Isis Muretech and Micky Friedmann.
VIP includes express entry and dedicated VIP area with VIP bar.
Guide to WorldPride
WorldPride comes to Washington, DC from May 17 to June 8
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Identity festival in Washington, DC and we're celebrating by making it an all-out international experience. Join the momentous celebrations as the nation’s capital is painted with pride, featuring a variety of events to encourage, empower and connect the international LGBTQ+ community and their allies. The Fabric of Freedom theme emphasizes our community, woven together through our rich cultures, diverse identities and backgrounds. Check out some of the highlights below.
Enjoy exclusive WorldPride hotel discounts in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, with direct links to special rates and curated accommodations. Visit the official WorldPride website to signal up for email updates.
Read more about travel resources and safety information.
In celebration of the LGBTQ+ society, the DC region will show up and reveal out in colorful decorations. Access the Paint the World Virtual map to engage with the inspiring and larger-than
The Pride Parade returns on August 24, at 1pm! Join more than groups and over 11, group members as we receive to our city&#;s streets. Plus, this year’s Grand Marshal and Honoured Collective lead the parade.
Applications Now Open!
Thank you for your interest in the Capital Pride Parade! All groups wishing to participate in the parade are required to apply by submitting the form below. Applications will be confirmed by the Registration Team on a rolling basis within three (3) business days of submission. The deadline to apply for the Parade is Friday July 18, . Any changes to your registration must be made by the registration deadline.
Applications are organism reviewed for completeness and for the applying groups’ adherence to Capital Pride’s Principles of Equity and Inclusion, as outlined in the Terms and Conditions in the form linked below. Please review these carefully and agree to them in the room provided in the build.
Note that the label of the group that is filled into the “Organization/business name” field will be displayed on the Pride Parade event page
'We see you': In Trump-era Washington, World Pride organizers aim to bring 'hope' to LGBTQ+ community
Pride Month in the nation's capital this year is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of participants across three weeks of programming consisting of over events for World Pride , an annual international festival that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community.
Organizers for the global celebration this year told ABC News they are highlighting messages of resistance, resilience and, above all, hope at a time when LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly the transgender community, are existence targeted on various fronts by the Trump administration.
World Pride makes its way back to the U.S. for the first period since , when organizers chose New York City to host the festival the same year as the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.
World Pride events began May 17 and will culminate the weekend of June 7 and 8 with the annual parade and street festival. Included in the programming are events and partnerships with minority groups, including DC Latinx Self-acceptance, API Pride, Trans Pride, DC Blac