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WorldPride comes to Washington, DC from May 17 to June 8
The DC region is showing up and showing out for WorldPride 2025. Keep the celebrations going with a variety of official partner events, from lively parties and cultural showcases to inspiring discussions and inclusive gatherings. Discover events like Full Bloom Festival (June 6), Pride on the Pier Boat Parade (June 6), Betty Who (June 7) and more.
In celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, the DC region will show up and show out in colorful decorations. Access the Paint the World Virtual map to engage with the inspiring and larger-than-life installations throughout the area. Stay tuned for information on you can sign-up to participate.
Rooted in pride, culture, and community, DC Latinx Pride returns May 16 to June 8 with the empowering theme Libre Soy (“I Am Free”). Organized by the Latinx History Project, this dynamic series features over 20 events uplifting the LGBTQ+ Latinx experience.
Celebrate the trans and non-binary community as DC Trans Pride returns to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Take part in a day of workshops, discussions and programming to honor and empower the transgender community.
DC Silver Pride honors the vibrant legacy of older LGBTQ+ adults. The Resource Fair & Tea Dance (May 21), the premier event, will feature dancing, community connection and live music from The Experience Band & Show. On May 27, hear from community legends during the How We Got Here & What We Do Now: Wisdom & Stories from Silver Pride Legends speaker series.
Held annually since 1991, DC Black Pride continues to honor the Black LGBTQ+ community with a series of cultural and educational activities, fostering unity and pride. This year's event will be at the Capital Hilton with more details to come.
A collaboration between the WorldPride Arts & Culture Committee and the Queer Film Institute, the WorldPride Film Festival showcases LGBTQ+ stories with screenings across the District, including documentary, narrative and short films from artists all over the world.
Enjoy daily 45-minute pop-up performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC (GMCW), and guest GALA choruses from across the country at venues around the city. And don't miss GMCW's annual Pride Show on May 31 and June 1.
Kickstart the festivities with the Capital Cup, a multi-day sports festival organized by Team DC, the city’s network of LGBTQ+ sports teams and leagues. Expected sports include dodgeball, pickleball, rugby, volleyball and even the IGLA Swimming Championship 2025.
Get the party started at the WorldPride DC 2025 opening event held at Nationals Park, featuring a high-energy concert by global superstar Shakira as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. The event will include opening remarks, the welcoming of Capital Cup athletes and a celebration of the rich history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
The WorldPride Human Rights Conference, presented by the Capital Pride Alliance in collaboration with leading human rights organizations, focuses on inclusion, diversity and accessibility. Engage with guest speakers and participate in workshops to learn, strategize and amplify marginalized voices, ensuring LGBTQ+ freedoms globally.
The Capital Pride Alliance honors outstanding leaders and activists in the National Capital Region who have furthered causes important to the LGBTQ+ community. This year's WorldPride edition will highlight members of the global InterPride community Pride Honors will collectively celebrate honorees who tirelessly contribute to advocacy, outreach, education and programming. The gala will feature live music, delicious food and a formal awards ceremony, with presentations by influential trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ community.
For the first time ever, the grandest LGBTQ+ celebration arrives in DC to mark the 50th anniversary of Capital Pride. The two-day music festival features three stages of diverse, incredible talent including J. Lo, Troye Sivan, RuPaul and Trisha Paytas. Prepare for the ultimate global dance party organized by Jake Resnicow's Dreamland and produced by Insomniac Events and Club Glow, the team behind the historic 2019 WorldPride event in NYC.
Experience the WorldPride Parade as decorative floats, festive groups and diverse displays make their way down Constitution Avenue. Spanning nearly 20 blocks, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community as the monumental backdrop of the nation's capital is decked out with pops of color and vibrant fanfare. Don't miss the post-parade concert headlined by Cynthia Erivo on the Capitol Concert Stage!
The Capital Pride Festival and Concert, already one of the largest LGBTQ+ events globally, will expand to two days during WorldPride Weekend. The expansive National Mall will host hundreds of thousands of attendees to enjoy exhibits, food and drink gardens, games and performances featuring local acts and national headliners.
Follow in the footsteps of historic figures and LGBTQ+ activists who have marched for freedom and equality. The International March on Washington & Rally will make its way through the city and culminate at the U.S. Capitol.
Dig into this citywide celebration of the LGBTQ+ and culinary communities as DC hosts WorldPride 2025. The multi-month series will feature a weekend rotation of neighborhoods to showcase participating Capital Pride partner restaurants. Sign up for the free digital passport to taste and explore the city with pride.
Stay tuned as more information becomes available and start planning your trip today.
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