40th Celebration of Pride in the Nation’s Capital Sets New Records Washington, DC – As Capital Pride turned 40, it set attendance records despite high heat and thunderstorms. All three main events – the Parade, Festival, and Concert – saw increased attendance over 2014, surpassing figures from previous years. And for the first time nearly […]
Parade to Take Place June 13 at 4:30 PM in Dupont Circle Neighborhood Washington, DC – National and local celebrities will join the 2015 Capital Pride Parade, presented by Marriott, on Saturday, June 13, beginning at 4:30 pm in the Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods. Actor and activist Wilson Cruz and DC LGBTA Pride founder […]
Fourth Annual Event Spotlights Local LGBTA Theater Talent Washington, DC – The fourth annual “Music in the Night,” showcasing the talent of the local LGBTA theater community, will take place on Monday, June 8, at 8:00 pm at Town Danceboutique. Tickets are available at the Capital Pride website, capitalpride.org. This night of great musical theater, […]
Concert Presented by Hot 99.5 Will Feature Carly Rae Jepsen, En Vogue, Wilson Phillips, Amber, and Katy Tiz Washington, DC – Carly Rae Jepsen, Wilson Phillips, Amber, En Vogue, and Katy Tiz will perform at the Capital Pride Concert on Sunday, June 14, on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm. The concert, […]
Holder Will Receive Paving the Way Award for His Work on LGBT Equality – Nine Other Individuals and Organizations to Be Recognized Washington, DC – Former Attorney General Eric Holder will receive the Paving the Way Award for his work to promote LGBT equality. The award will be presented at the Capital Pride Heroes Gala, […]
Annual Event Will Celebrate DC’s Transgender Community as Part of 40th Annual Celebration of LGBTA Community Washington, DC – Capital Trans Pride will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the Reeves Municipal Center at 14th and U Streets, NW from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year’s event will include workshops on a variety […]
“All American Boy” to Join 40th Celebration of Pride in the Nation’s Capital Washington, DC – Singer-songwriter Steve Grand will perform at the Capital Pride Heroes Gala on June 3. The Gala will be held at the Carnegie Library, 801 K Street, NW, at 7:00 pm and will honor outstanding leaders and activists in the […]
Washington, DC – Capital Pride has announced that the 40th Celebration of Pride in the Nation’s Capital presented by Hilton will be held from June 3-14. With the theme of “Flashback,” this year’s celebration will reflect on the progress the LGBTA community has made since the first DC Pride in 1975 and point the way toward […]
“Capital Pride Festival” will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2014 WASHINGTON, DC — Capital Pride is pleased to announce Rita Ora as one of five featured headliners at this year’s Capital Pride Festival. The 39th Annual Capital Pride Festival takes place along Pennsylvania Avenue, between 3rd and 7th Streets. 2014 is primed to be […]
WASHINGTON, DC — Capital Pride is proud to announce Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor Ralph S. Northam will receive the Paving the Way award. The Lieutenant Governor will be honored at the Capital Pride Heroes Gala & Silent Auction, Presented by Hilton Hotels & Resorts, on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 7:00-10:00 p.m., at the Artisphere, 1101 Wilson […]
The Capital Pride Alliance, through its stewardship of diverse programming and events, specifically year-round LGBTQ+ Pride festivities centered in Washington, DC and the National Capital Region, serves to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multi-faceted communities in order to grow and preserve our history and protect our rights for current and future generations. Learn More