WorldPride Parade
Contingent Resources
Photo Credit: Zachary Hatgimisios
Orientation
We will be hosting the Parade Orientation in May 2025. We have included our 2024 orientation below for reference.
*Please not that there may be changes and that you will be required to attend the 2025 orientation.
Staging & Disbursement
Information coming soon.
Guidelines
Summary
- Floats must have safety rails installed.
- Floats can be no taller than 13′ from the ground to avoid trees along the route. Floats should be no longer than 42′ in length.
- Drive safely and observe all parade officials and police.
- Maintain parade speed and stay within 20′ of the contingent in front of you.
- No stopping for performances.
- Sirens are NOT permitted.
- Gently toss giveaways, do NOT throw them.*
- Review all Parade Terms & Conditions.
*Capital Pride discourages plastic beads and disposable water bottles as throwables. These plastic products have been shown to cause serious harm to marine ecosystems and have clogged DC street drains. While planning your organization’s parade contingent, be mindful of the environmental impacts of the materials you are using and distributing.
Resources
- ACE HARDWARE – www.acehardwaredc.com
- ANDERSON’S – www.andersons.com
- BALLROOM BALLOONS – www.ballroomballoons.com
- BASECAMP (Design, Print & Ship) – www.basecampdc.com – Conveniently located at 18th and T Streets, NW
- BEST FLAG – www.bestflag.com
- ORIENTAL TRADING – www.orientaltrading.com
- PARADE FLOAT RENTALS – www.paradefloatrentals.com
- PARTY CITY – www.partycity.com
- PEDI-CABS: www.NationalPedicabs.com
- PRIDE PALACE – www.pridepalace.lgbt
- UNITED METRO GOLF CART – [email protected] (301-372-1500)
- ZIPCAR – www.zipcar.com (convertibles, trucks and vans)
Road Closures
*Updates expected for 2025.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
To comply with city requirements, all registered organizations must provide a copy of their COI, naming the Capital Pride Alliance, Inc. as an additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000 for the date/s of your participation (June 7, 2025 and/or June 8, 2025). The COI must be uploaded in a PDF format on the registration application. Should you not have a copy of your COI available when registering, you may submit your registration, but must provide the COI within 30 days after submission or your registration application will be cancelled. For insurance purposes:
Capital Pride Alliance, Inc.
2000 14th Street NW STE 105
Washington, D.C. 20009
WorldPride Parade, June 7, 2025, and/or WorldPride Street Festival, June 7th and 8th, 2025
If your organization already has insurance, you should be able to simply ask your insurance agent to prepare the necessary documentation.
*For the Parade, groups that are marching only, do not need to provide a COI. An online liability and waiver form will be provided after June 1 to the group’s primary contact, to have the individuals marching with them sign.
Parade FAQs
- When is the parade?
Saturday, June 7, 2025. - Where is the parade?
The Parade is anticipated to begin at 14th and T Streets NW and end at Pennsylvania Avenue and 9th Streets NW. Please note that the route is subject to change. - What time does the parade start?
1:00PM. - When does the parade end?
The Parade is anticipated to end by 8:00PM. Most contingents may be on the route for UP TO 2 hours. The pace of the Parade regulates this. - What time do I show up?
Staging assignments will be provided in June 2025. - Do I need to have a pass to enter the staging area?
Yes! Your pass will be sent to the email used for your registration 1 week prior to the event. The pass may be used by the onsite contact for your contingent. - How many people can I have in my contingent?
You may have up to 100 people for a marching contingent, 75 people if bringing a car/truck, or 50 people if bringing a float. You may have up to 5 motorcycles in your contingent. - How vehicles/floats can I have in my group?
You may have one (1) float/vehicle per registration. Additional vehicles/floats may be added for an additional fee. - How much for extra people/vehicles/floats?
$5 per person, $35, per motorcycle, Tier 1 $200 per vehicle, Tier 2 $400 per vehicle, Tier 3 $600 per vehicle. (Please contact Mike Alexander at [email protected] if you are a Tier 4.) - What roads will be closed?
TBD - Where can I get a float & decorations?
Please see our resources page at www.capitalpride.org/parade-resources. - Do I need a Certificate of Insurance?
For MARCHERS, a certificate of insurance is not needed. For FLOATS & VEHICLES insurance is needed and should be secured by your registered organization’s insurance company. Please read our registration page for more details. - When is orientation?
Orientation will be held in May 2025. Please stay tuned for more information! - What Tier do I fall under?
To find your tier, take a look at our tier table located on our Parade registration page at www.capitalpride.org/celebration-registration. - Can my friends/family and I walk as a contingent?
Due to limited space, the parade is only open to registered public groups, organizations, and businesses.
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