DC WishBook
The GLBT Capital Pride Festival in June takes place in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol Building.

Pictured: Capital Pride Festival

1 of 5
Previous
Next
See all Photos
 
  • PRINT

GLBT

The nation’s capital is one of the most diverse—and welcoming—cities in the world. At once an international crossroads and an all-American hometown, Washington, DC is home to people and preferences from every color of the rainbow.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Drag queens add sass to the annual Capital Pride parade, the center piece of the annual ten-day GLBT celebration. An estimated 100,000 people turned out for the parade and another 250,000 for the street festival in 2012.
GLBT Festivals & Events in DC
Read our guide to the festivals and events which take place every year in the nation's capital.
get guide
Explore GLBT DC by Neighborhood
All of Washington, DC is welcoming, but some neighborhoods are THE place to be if you're GLBT.
start exploring
In 2010, DC became the sixth place in the nation to legalize same-sex marriages. Numerous national GLBT organizations including the Human Rights Campaign are headquartered in DC, many engaging with community events like Capital Pride.
Itinerary: GLBT DC for Families
Family-friendly DC extends to GLBT families of all make-ups. Find out what to do here.
see itinerary
Find Places
SEARCH SITE

DC Travel Inspiration

Trip Ideas

A popular gathering place ringed with benches and chess boards, Dupont Circle's fountain is the exclamation point for this exciting urban neighborhood. Shopping, dining, and a massive Sunday farmers market draw visitors and locals alike.
Dupont Circle
A cosmopolitan neighborhood with great bars and boutiques, Dupont Circle is DC's GLBT neighborhood.
read now
Logan Circle
Explore DC's only all-residential circle filled with row houses, boutiques and foodie favorites.
read now
A restaurant and dance club rolled into one, Policy offers a great option for all night long. Start the night at the bar then head upstairs to Libery Lounge where DJs spin old school, hip hop and top 40s.
Dance Clubs
Let your hair down & dance the night away at a variety of clubs offering beats for every musical taste. Whether it’s a night out with friends or salsa dancing with a partner, you’ll find the perfect place to bust a move in any of DC’s neighborhoods.
read now
In 2010, DC became the sixth place in the nation to legalize same-sex marriages. Numerous national GLBT organizations including the Human Rights Campaign are headquartered in DC, many engaging with community events like Capital Pride.
Itinerary: GLBT DC for Families
Get tips from local GLBT families on Washington, DC's sights from a different perspective.
read now
The dining room of a British shipowner exquisitely decorated by James McNeill Whistler was purchased and reassembled by Charles Freer Lang to display ceramics. It is among the jewels at the Freer Gallery of Art.
Itinerary: GLBT DC's Arts & Culture
If you love the arts, dig music and like to chat up local artists, follow this creative itinerary.
read now
GLBT in Washington, DC: Our History
Washington, DC's GLBT community has been through struggles but always perseveres and shines through.
read now
Washington, DC is a welcoming city with a rainbow of activities for every visitor.
GLBT DC's Neighborhood Picks
Make time for these insider picks in GLBT Washington, DC's neighborhoods.
read now
The annual summer Capital Pride Weekend in June features a festival on Pennsylvania Avenue that celebrates the GLBT community with dancing, dining, drinking and education.
GLBT Festivals & Events in DC
A month-by-month guide to annual GLBT events in Washington, DC.
read now

Want more inspiration? Visit these pages.