Entries by Ryan Bos

2023 Parade & Festival Registration Is Open!

We had an amazing time celebrating with all of you in 2022 and we can’t wait to do it again in 2023! We welcome you to join us at the National Capital Region’s largest annual celebration. The annual Capital Pride Parade will take place on June 10, 2023, and the Capital Pride Festival on June […]

CPA applauds the United States Congress for passing the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA)

The Capital Pride Alliance applauds the United States Congress for passing the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA), which will enshrine into federal law protections for same-sex and interracial couples, as well as their families. States will be required to recognize same-sex marriages that were valid in the state where the marriages were performed.  RFMA also […]

The Capital Pride Alliance Selected to Host WorldPride 2025 in Washington, DC

Also available in the following languages: Spanish, other languages, including ASL coming soon. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marquia Parnell Telephone: (240) 200-0948 Email: [email protected]   Washington DC, November 4, 2022… InterPride, an international association of over 400 Pride organizations from over 70 countries, announced that the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) has been selected to host […]

The Capital Pride Alliance Selected to Host WorldPride 2025 in Washington, DC

Also available in the following languages: Spanish, other languages, including ASL coming soon.   PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA Contacto: Marquia Parnell Teléfono: (240) 200-0948 Correo electrónico: [email protected]   Capital Pride Alliance seleccionada para organizar WorldPride 2025 en Washington, DC   Washington DC, 4 de noviembre de 2022… InterPride, una asociación internacional de más de 400 organizaciones […]

The Inaugural Fuchsia Ball: A Pride 365 Fund Benefit

WASHINGTON D.C., November 2, 2022 — The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) is excited to announce the inaugural Fuchsia Ball: A Pride 365 Fund Benefit, generously hosted by Echostage on Saturday, November 12th. This event will be an unforgettable evening of entertainment and dancing as DC’s LGBTQ+ community celebrates a memorable year and collectively supports the […]

The Capital Pride Alliance and The DC Center Launch Campaign to Support Past Employees from Casa Ruby

WASHINGTON D.C., September 2, 2022 — The recent shuttering of Casa Ruby has traumatized its employees and clients. Before the shutdown, employees went unpaid for six to eight weeks, with some continuing to work without pay to help transition and support the youth and clients. Clients were abruptly placed with other programs, but they all […]

Supreme Court Decision Dangerous and Harmful

Today’s Supreme Court decision overturns over fifty years of reproductive freedom in the United States.  This dangerous and harmful decision allows the Government to overrule an individual’s freedom to bodily autonomy and a right to privacy.  These issues are now on the ballot this November and in 2024, making voting along with organizing more important […]