CAPITAL PRIDE REVEALS 2020 THEME: reUNITED
NATION’S CAPITAL PREPARES TO BE “REUNITED” AND CELEBRATE PRIDE IN FULL CAPACITY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS SINCE THE START OF THE PANDEMIC
Washington, DC, March 17, 2022…….Yesterday, the Capital Pride Alliance (CPA) hosted its annual “Reveal” event at the Viceroy DC, announcing the campaign theme for Capital Pride 2022: reUNITED. Hundreds gathered to kick off the 2022 Pride Season in the DMV and learn about the many events and activities that are happening this year, including a new Parade route, the move of the Block Party to 17th Street with extended hours, and the announcement of discounted tickets that are now available for RIOT! The Capital Pride Official Opening Party, featuring SYMONE, season 13 winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race.
“We are thrilled and excited for a year that will include the return of the annual Pride Parade and we thank Marriott International for coming back as its presenting advocate, said Ryan Bos, CPA Executive Director. “Advocates like Marriott help CPA to keep our major events free and accessible to the community,” Bos continued. “These events include the Pride Concert, presented by Hot 99.5 and Pride Radio, and the Pride Festival one of the largest in the United States, with the U.S. Capitol as our backdrop,” concluded Bos.
Pride 2022 is an important celebration for our LGBTQ+ community as we reUNITE to build connections that can be used to create positive change in our region, our country, and our world.
“We will once again return to the streets and meet each other as we renew the bonds and relationships that have empowered us forward to this point,” said Ashley Smith, CPA Board President. “The issues that are critical to our community did not disappear over the last few years, but instead grew and changed and now present us with new challenges,” Smith continued. “From additional anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in this country to the perils faced by members of our international community in places like Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, Afghanistan, Central America, and many others, we must unify as we work on solutions that will move us towards a better world,” concluded Smith.
The Capital Pride Alliance is eager and enthusiastic to collaborate with the many partners who will help us to be reUNITED for Capital Pride 2022. To learn more about the events and activities taking place, please visit our website, www.CapitalPride.org.
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The Capital Pride Alliance (CPA), located in Washington, DC, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs of the LGBTQ+ community all year long, through educational programs, major events, fundraising, outreach and advocacy, providing platforms for visibility, and supporting the work of our many community organizations and local businesses.
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