What's Coming for Pride In 2016? Find Out At Pride Reveal On January 20th At SAX Restaurant & Lounge!

Fourth Annual Event will Reveal 2016 Theme, Marquee Events, Sponsors, and Pride Partners

Washington, DC – The Capital Pride Alliance will kick off 2016 with the fourth annual Pride Reveal on Wednesday, January 20th, at 7:00 PM, generously hosted and presented by SAX Restaurant & Lounge, 734 Eleventh Street NW, Washington, DC.  Tickets are $40 per person in advance and include two complimentary cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and beautiful atmosphere and entertainment. Tickets will be $50 per person on January 20th and at the door if available. Tickets can be purchased online at capitalpride.org.

Pride Reveal will feature the announcement of the exciting theme for the 2016 Celebration of Pride In The Nation’s Capital, which will take place from June 1 – 12, 2016.  In addition, the event will showcase the marquee events of the Capital Pride Alliance and our Pride Partners, spotlight returning and new sponsors, and offer special ticket deals for select 2016 events.  The Capital Pride Alliance thanks Pride Reveal event sponsors Heineken, Stoli, and Yours Truly Lighting & Décor, and Georgetown Cupcake for their support

“It seems like we just ended the 2015 Pride season but it’s time to kick off the 2016 Celebration,” said Bernie Delia, President of the Board of Directors of the Capital Pride Alliance.  “The LGBTA community saw tremendous advances in 2015. We want to make sure that we don’t lose that momentum in 2016.  We plan to keep the DC-area LGBTA community involved and engaged in the fight for equality. And having some fun along the way doesn’t hurt.”

“We want to extend big thanks to SAX for hosting and presenting this year’s Pride Reveal,” said Ryan Bos, Executive Director of the Capital Pride Alliance.  “Attendees can indulge their senses in specialty cocktails, hor d’oeuvres, sweet treats, and over-the-top atmosphere while enjoying SAX’s amazing performances, music by Aaron Riggins and Ed Bailey of TRADE, Number Nine and Town, and some special raffle prizes.”

Sponsorship opportunities are available for Pride Reveal and for the 2016 Celebration of Pride In The Nation’s Capital in June. Please email Mike Alexander at [email protected] to receive more information about extensive sponsorship benefits and marketing opportunities.  For press passes to Pride Reveal, please contact Chip Lewis at [email protected].

 

ABOUT SAX

SAX is a restaurant and lounge featuring art and entertainment designed to amuse and please you with opulent grandeur. A 20-foot-long enclosed infinity stage, visible from every corner, showcases cabaret performers, from illusionists and mimes to dance and theatrical sketches that border on the burlesque.

 

ABOUT CAPITAL PRIDE ALLIANCE

The Capital Pride Alliance, located in Washington, DC, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the LGBTA community and our allies through educational events, entertainment, community outreach, and celebrations of diversity including the annual Pride Parade and Street Festival in our Nation’s Capital.  The Capital Pride Alliance produces one of the largest Pride Celebrations in North America with more than 350,000 attendees in 2015. As the LGBTA Pride Celebration representing the Nation’s Capital, we strive to be a beacon of hope and solidarity for cities and communities around the country and the world. Look for us on Facebook (facebook.com/CapitalPrideDC), Twitter (twitter.com/CapitalPrideDC), YouTube, and Instagram (instagram.com/CapitalPrideDC).

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