Entries by Ryan Bos

Capital Pride Alliance Announces “Hero, Engendered Spirit, Larry Stansbury and Inaugural Breaking Barriers Awards” to be Presented at the Capital Pride Honors hosted at the Smithsonian American Art Museum

April 24, 2019 in , /by

LGBTQ+ Community Achievements by Individuals and Groups will be Recognized at Annual Reception May 31   April 24, 2019, Washington, DC……..The Capital Pride Alliance today announced the recipients of the 2019 Capital Pride Heroes Award, Engendered Spirits, and awards named for late founding board members, Bill Miles and Larry Stansbury, as well as a new […]

CAPITAL PRIDE TO REVEAL 2019 THEME, ANNOUNCE PRIDE 2019 IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL FOR YEAR MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL UPRISING

January 31, 2019 in /by

THE NATION’S CAPITAL PREPARES FOR HISTORIC YEAR MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL UPRISING Washington DC, February 1, 2019…….On January 31, the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) hosted its annual “Reveal” event at City Winery, announcing the theme for Capital Pride 2019: shhhOUT: Past, Present & Proud. As 2019 marks 50 years since the Stonewall Riots, Pride […]

CAPITAL PRIDE TO REVEAL 2019 THEME, ANNOUNCE PRIDE 2019 IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL FOR YEAR MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL UPRISING

January 28, 2019 in /by

CAPITAL PRIDE TO REVEAL 2019 THEME, ANNOUNCE PRIDE 2019 IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL FOR YEAR MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF STONEWALL UPRISING On January 31, the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) will host its annual “Reveal” event  from 7-11 pm, at City Winery to announce the theme for Capital Pride 2019. Tickets are available on the Capital […]

Capital Pride Parade 2018 Award Recipients

June 12, 2018 in , /by

Best Themed “Elements Of Us” Contingent: Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic Region Best Showcase: DC Queer Asian and Pacific Islanders United (QAPU) – KhushDC | KQTdc |AquaDC Best Decorated Float Contingent: TD Bank Best New Contingent: Dazzling Divas Tigerettes Best Marching Band Contingent: DC’s Different Drummers Best Non-Profit Contingent: DC Front Runners Best Small Group […]

Pride 2018 Weather Forecast

June 8, 2018 in , /by

Pride 2018 Weather Forecast Capital Pride is a rain or shine event.  That said, we of course take everyone’s safety and security very seriously.  Should there be a threat of severe weather we will be guided by our local government partners as to the best course of action to take.  In the past we have, on a […]

Capital Pride and Marriott International Announce Addition of Judy and Dennis Shepard as Grand Marshals For June 9, 2018 Pride Paradein Washington, DC

June 4, 2018 in , /by

SHEPARD FOUNDATION MARKS 20 YEARS SINCE THE BRUTAL MURDER OF MATTHEW SHEPARD, 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDATION’S WORK TO “ERASE HATE” The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) announced today the addition of Judy and Dennis Shepard, parents of Matthew Shepard and advocates for LGBTQ+ rights for two decades, as Grand Marshals of this year’s parade. The parade, presented […]

Singers Keri Hilson, Kim Petras, and Asia O’Hara Added to Roster for Capital Pride Concert

May 24, 2018 in , /by

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and actress Keri Hilson, Kim Petras, and RuPaul Drag Race celebrity Asia O’Hara, have joined the roster of talent for the Capital Pride Concert presented by HOT 99.5/Pride Radio and brought to you by American Airlines and Billboard. The Capital Pride Concert will be held on Sunday, June 10, beginning at 1:00 p.m. […]