Cast Members of FX’s POSE, Advocates Earline Budd and Brandon Wolf, Brigham Young Valedictorian Matt Easton selected to represent the past, present, and future of the LGBTQ+ community WASHINGTON DC, May 12, 2019 — Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) announces the Grand Marshals of the Capital Pride 2019 Parade presented by Marriott International, taking place […]
May 8, 2019….Washington, DC — The Capital Pride Alliance today announced that the Washington Blade, this year celebrating 50 years of informing and educating the LGBTQ+ community, will receive the prestigious Paving The Way Award. This special award acknowledges an individual or organization that has provided exemplary contributions, support, and/or advocacy that has impacted the […]
Washington, D.C., May 2, 2019 – The Capital Pride Alliance today announced the headliners for the 2019 Capital Pride Concert, presented by HOT 99.5 & PRIDE Radio. The Capital Pride Concert will be held on Sunday, June 9, beginning at 1:00 pm on Pennsylvania Ave. at 3rd St., in conjunction with the Capital Pride Festival […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Washington, D.C., November 20, 2018 – The Capital Pride Alliance kicks off their 10th anniversary as an organization with The Red Party, on Saturday, December 1, 2018, 9:00 pm to 3:00 am, at Echo Stage (2135 Queens Chapel Rd. NE). Ten years ago in 2008, a group of Pride volunteers, on behalf of the community, […]
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 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 […]
The Washington Post – June 7, 2018 By Lori McCue You won’t have to look too hard to find Judy and Dennis Shepard at Saturday’s Capital Pride Parade in D.C.: As grand marshals of the parade, they’ll be the ones on the route “sitting in a car and trying not to melt from the heat,” Judy […]
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